What We’re Building
A professional portfolio with:- Hero section with introduction
- About section
- Project showcase gallery
- Skills/services section
- Contact form
- Responsive design
Step 1: Start Fresh or Use Template
Option A: Start Blank
Option B: Use Template
- Create new app
- Choose a minimal template
- Customize for portfolio use
Step 2: Hero Section
Styling the Hero
Step 3: About Section
Personal Touch
Step 4: Project Showcase
Project Grid
Project Detail
Sample Projects
Add your actual projects, or use placeholders:Step 5: Skills Section
Alternative: Services
If you offer services:Step 6: Testimonials (Optional)
Step 7: Contact Section
Contact Form
Form Functionality
Step 8: Footer
Step 9: Polish
Animations
Dark Mode
SEO
Performance
Step 10: Deploy
Custom Domain
For a professional portfolio:- Purchase a domain (yourname.com)
- Publish to Vercel
- Connect custom domain
Final Checklist
- All links work
- Mobile responsive
- Contact form works
- Images optimized
- SEO metadata added
- Dark mode works (if added)
Design Tips
Keep it simple
Keep it simple
Don’t over-design. Let your work speak for itself.
Quality over quantity
Quality over quantity
Show 4-6 best projects rather than everything you’ve ever made.
Make it personal
Make it personal
Include personality. People hire people, not robots.
Fast is professional
Fast is professional
A slow portfolio reflects poorly. Optimize performance.
Customization Ideas
- Developer: Emphasize GitHub, code samples, tech stack
- Designer: Focus on visuals, case studies, process
- Writer: Highlight writing samples, testimonials
- Photographer: Large image gallery, minimal text
- Freelancer: Clear services, pricing, contact
SEO Guide
Optimize your portfolio for search engines

