Eric Karkovack

4 days ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

Getting started with WordPress is challenging. You install the app, log in, and… then what? Many first-time users face this conundrum – the next steps aren’t obvious. The content management system (CMS) becomes easier as you navigate its learning curve. But it’s worth wondering how many people give up before they reach that point. Technology may have a solution. AI-powered site builders are starting to infiltrate the market.

4 days ago | thewpminute.com | Eric Karkovack

Hey! Are you following our podcast in your favorite app? Add us by clicking one of the links. Apple – Spotify – Google – Overcast – Pocket Casts – RSSIn this episode of the WP Minute Podcast, host Eric Karkovack welcomes Jake Goldman, founder of 10up and now a Partner at Fueled, to talk about a major agency evolution. Jake shares the journey from founding 10up in 2011 to its merger with Fueled in 2023, culminating in a rebrand that sees the combined entity operating under the Fueled name.

5 days ago | thewpminute.com | Eric Karkovack

In this insightful episode of The WP Minute+, Kurt and Toby dive deep into the business mechanics behind running a WordPress-based web agency. They explore the power of blueprints: predefined, productized service packages to streamline work, deliver consistent results, and increase profitability. Rather than reinventing the wheel for every client, creating reusable setups lets agencies charge more for less effort while offering high-value, fast-launch solutions.

6 days ago | speckyboy.com | Eric Karkovack

The WordPress Block Editor is infinitely extensible. For instance, you can build custom blocks to suit your needs or create block patterns for faster page building. But that’s only part of what’s possible. You can also create custom style variations for WordPress blocks, augmenting what’s included in a default installation. This feature puts you in control of block design and helps establish a consistent look. It also means you don’t have to settle when using core blocks.

1 week ago | thewpminute.com | Eric Karkovack

In this candid and wide-ranging episode of The WP Minute+, Kurt von Ahnen and Toby Cryns reflect on the unique ups and downs of running a small WordPress agency. From their early days coding in HTML and building Flash websites to managing client rosters, teams, and productized services, the hosts explore the joys and hard-won lessons of agency life. One major theme: the freedom (and chaos) of living and working on their own terms.