PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
How to Create an Online Portfolio :
1. Pick the perfect portfolio platform :
- Researched the different portfolio building option.
- Tested out and compared a few different platforms.
- Chosen the right platform for your portfolio.
2. Design your portfolio :–
- make sure your website looks the part.
- Chosen fonts for your portfolio.
- Picked a color scheme.
- Thought about how you want to lay out your portfolio homepage.
3. Show off your work :–
- choose examples carefully to display on your site.
- Reviewed your work.
- Picked out the best examples.
- Thought about how to display your work on-site.
- Uploaded your work to your portfolio.
- Provided context and storytelling to frame your work.
4. Use social proof :–
- use testimonials and social media to hook new clients.
- Gathered any existing testimonials you might have.
- Thought about who you could ask for new testimonials.
- Set up professional social media accounts.
- Linked these accounts to your online portfolio.
5. Write an engaging “About” page :–
- let your visitors get to know you.
- Decided what you want to say in your “About” page.
- Written your “About” page.
- Added a contact form so people can get in touch.
6. Create a contact page :–
- make it easy for people to get in touch.
- Added a contact page to your portfolio.
- Written content for your contact page.
- Entered contact details and/or a form.
7. Spice it up and stand out :–
- what sets you apart?
- Thought about what makes your portfolio stand out.
- Decided whether you want to start a blog.
- Added any awards or achievements to your portfolio.
- Come up with ideas on how you can get imaginative with your portfolio.
8. Stay on top :–
- keep your portfolio fresh and up to date!.
- Made sure your portfolio is up to date.
- Set a reminder to review it in a few months’ time.
- Started making updates as new projects appear.
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simple
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Features-Packed
Editor
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Beautiful
Gallery Layout
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WIX
Code: Advanced Customization
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WIX
ADI: Get a Live Site in Mintues
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Complex
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features
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Beautifully
Designed Templates
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Convenient
drag-and-drop editor
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CSS
Access & Customization
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Free
Squarespace Portfolio App
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Logo
maker
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Email
marketing tools
3. site123 :
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Free
Account
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Moderate
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Responsive
Web Design
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Email
marketing tools
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Multilingual
Website
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Musician
Tools
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Unlimited
Web Pages
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SITE123
blogging platform
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Logo
tools
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Unlimited
Web Pages
4. Format :
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Moderate
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features:Custom
typography with 20+ fonts
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eCommerce
capabilities
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Image-based
blogging & Instagram custom pages
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Manage
your portfolio with the Format iPhone App
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14-day
free trial
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Built-in
Client Proofing Tool
5. Webflow :
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Use the Visual Drag & Drop Editor to Control
HTML, CSS & JavaScript Elements
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Custom CSS & HTML Access
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Adobe Lightroom Integration
6. wordpress.com :
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Complex
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Pay per month, access WordPress’s CMS with free
hosting, domain registration & built-in plugins
