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.
· simple
· Features-Packed Editor
· Beautiful Gallery Layout
· WIX Code: Advanced Customization
· WIX ADI: Get a Live Site in Mintues
· Complex
· features
· Beautifully Designed Templates
· Convenient drag-and-drop editor
· CSS Access & Customization
· Free Squarespace Portfolio App
· Logo maker
· Email marketing tools
3. site123 :
· Free Account
· Moderate
· Responsive Web Design
· Email marketing tools
· Multilingual Website
· Musician Tools
· Unlimited Web Pages
· SITE123 blogging platform
· Logo tools
· Unlimited Web Pages
4. Format :
· Moderate
· features:Custom typography with 20+ fonts
· eCommerce capabilities
· Image-based blogging & Instagram custom pages
· Manage your portfolio with the Format iPhone App
· 14-day free trial
· Built-in Client Proofing Tool
5. Webflow :
· Complex
· Use the Visual Drag & Drop Editor to Control HTML, CSS & JavaScript Elements
· Custom CSS & HTML Access
· Adobe Lightroom Integration
6. wordpress.com :
· Complex
· Pay per month, access WordPress’s CMS with free hosting, domain registration & built-in plugins
