Which are the elements of a well-designed web portfolio?<\/p>\n
Your logo<\/h3>\n
By default, a first-time visitor will try to locate the logo on your website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
A memorable brand<\/h2>\nOnce you go online to promote your skills, you have to think of building and popularizing a unique brand.<\/p>\n
The web is overwhelmed by skilled marketing professionals and branding gurus that will give you all sorts of advice, but it doesn\u2019t mean that you have to follow all rules to bring that brand to life. Instead, you have to think of unique ways to represent yourself to the world and to preserve consistency wherever your brand appears. Also, sell your services well<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Your profile<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nUnlike traders and e-commerce website owners<\/a>, all you have to offer is you. This gives you enough room to shed some good light on your profile and show people who the guy or girl behind the screen actually is.<\/p>\n
As mentioned before, all achievements, awards, and recognition have a compulsory place in your portfolio website<\/a>. If you\u2019re great at what you do, why not let people know about it?<\/p>\n
A blog<\/h3>\n
Blogs have become an important means of identification<\/a>, and a valuable expertise console for those who have the knowledge to share, and those who need help.<\/p>\n
Namely, a blog will make your website more dynamic, and help you establish a permanent connection with the design community. Choose one of the unique WordPress themes<\/a> out there and start writing.<\/p>\n
Exceed your possibilities<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBe selective<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nA common temptation for first-time portfolio creators<\/a> is to expose in plain sight everything they\u2019re capable of, but that approach has just as many negative effects as positive ones.<\/p>\n
Share the back story, and attach some attractive images<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMake the most of social networks<\/h3>\nThe best way to attract new audiences is by motivating your current fans to share your works on social media.<\/p>\n
Encourage them to visit your social media profiles and to follow you on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr, so that they can easily refer you to a friend, or follow updates without necessarily visiting your website.<\/p>\n
Sell more than your main skill<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nA regularly updated portfolio<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRemember: Your work won\u2019t be ready once you\u2019ve created a stunning portfolio!<\/p>\n
Make it personal<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPay attention to loading times<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nI know web designers put an emphasis on this, but loading times are also important for graphic design portfolios<\/a> as well. The end-user (the client, actually) is most likely the same.<\/p>\n
Bonus tips<\/h3>\nSpeak about your origins. <\/strong><\/p>\n
People like to identify themselves with you, and you may attract customers from the same location or time zone.<\/p>\n
Code validation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Validation matters a lot, as clients will expect them to have a valid website code in order to trust them.<\/p>\n
Link both the text and the images, as visitors will expect to be directed somewhere when clicking on them.<\/p>\n
Mention satisfied clients and display the work you did for them<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWork out a beautiful bio that reveals your point of view, and the uniqueness of your work. A good way to do this is to compile an attractive \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a> that should contain important elements like, your thought process.<\/p>\n
Reveal the origins of your perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n
Support your perspective with external details<\/strong><\/p>\n
Stay relatable<\/strong><\/p>\n
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