How to Build an Online Portfolio

Building an online portfolio is a great way to spread the word about your work whether you're a writer, photographer, artist or have some other craft to share with the world. Your portfolio can be simple or elaborate, and you can spread the word easily online. A few simple steps can help you build it.

Instructions

1. Gather the work you're interested in showcasing. The work you display in your online portfolio should be your absolute best. It's easy for a potential client to skim your work, and if she dislikes what she sees, she can easily find another portfolio with a click of her mouse.

2. Find a suitable place to host your portfolio. Various websites specialize in certain types of portfolios. For instance, DeviantArt is a place for artists to build online portfolios, while Gather.com allows writers to showcase their work. Still others choose to build a portfolio from a personal website or blog.

3. Organize your work in a specific and meaningful way. If you want to capture a viewer or reader's attention from the beginning, consider sandwiching your very best pieces at the beginning and end of your portfolio with good (even if it's not the best) work in the middle.

4. Provide pertinent information about yourself along with the portfolio that you build. Consider including your name, address, phone number and email address. You want clients to be able to contact you once they're entranced by your work.

Resources

• Showcase your artwork at DeviantArt.
• Build a portfolio at Gather.