Eric Karkovack

Learn how the Block Bindings API simplifies displaying custom data in blocks allowing you to create dynamic content without extensive coding.

New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to create positive change. We often associate them with personal goals like exercising more or eating healthier. However, they’re great for your professional life as well. That’s good news for WordPress…

There are several new CSS properties available for customizing hyperlinks, giving you a higher level of control over spacing, sizing, and more.

The exodus began shortly after the 2024 US election. WordPress community members left the swamps of Twitter/X and migrated to Bluesky. They weren’t the only ones. The social media platform has seen millions of new account signups. According to The Verge, most of the newbies hail from the US. Formerly…

There’s been a lot of talk about “thriving” in WordPress. It originates from Josepha Haden Chomphosy, the project’s former Executive Director. Her address at WordCamp US 2023 was a call to action to ensure a successful future. Yes, it seems like eons ago, given the current tumult within the project.…

The legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine has dominated the discourse in the WordPress community. Its many twists and turns seem to have us all talking – and perhaps a bit stressed. Freelancers and small agencies may feel it more than most. Many of us depend on WordPress and…

Website builders aim to simplify the design and build processes. But they take control of the output, and there's no guarantee they'll employ best practices.

We’ve recently heard an earful about web hosts giving back (or lack thereof) to WordPress. Project co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s callout of WP Engine has made plenty of waves. The situation has escalated to a legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine. As always, The WP Minute has…

The web seems to move at the speed of light. The tools and best practices we use today will soon be outdated. It’s a vicious cycle we repeat again and again. That often leaves us with some form of technical debt. It could be a WordPress theme that…

Much has been made about the verbal and legal spat between Automattic/Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. There are plenty of arguments to be made for each side. However, I’d like to examine what I see as a broader issue. And it has nothing to do with…

We call ourselves web designers and developers. However, the job often goes beyond those narrow margins. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We become the first person our clients contact when they have a…

The software still has a familiar vibe. As a longtime user, I know where to go to complete a task. And I thought I knew the Block Editor like the back of my hand. However, a change in WordPress 6.6 had me scratching my head. I was training a client…

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic mix of creators. We tend to look back to these days with some cringe. Yes, the…

Examine the role web hosting plays in security, explore WordPress's unique security needs, and identify areas where hosting makes an impact.

Tech companies are baking AI into everything these days. It seems like you can’t avoid a heaping helping of bots and large language models (LLMs). I think I ingested some in my breakfast cereal this morning. Thus, it’s no surprise that search engines…

WordPress is inherently flexible. You can use it to build virtually any kind of website. There are no hard and fast limits. We can say the same about its user workflow. There is more than one way to accomplish your desired result. Maybe you use a…

The web is a 24/7 medium. But web designers have office hours. That leaves a gap in technical support coverage. What happens if your client has a question about WordPress in the middle of the night? All jokes aside, client needs won’t always sync…

As a platform, the web caters to creators. It’s a place to publish and share whatever we want. We’ve used it to fuel the rise of everything from blogs to influencer videos. The results are impressive. Think of all the careers kickstarted by online…

Subscriptions are a part of modern life. We buy monthly or yearly access to all manner of things. Streaming platforms, shopping clubs like Amazon Prime, and software are common examples. Everything is a service these days. Thus, it’s not a surprise…

For years, freelance web designers have been encouraged to book new projects. It’s how I built my business. I’m betting that many more have done the same. There’s great appeal in building a new website. It’s a chance for a fresh start. You can use…