How to Post Your Portfolio Online
Creative professionals such as writers, artists and photographers cerate portfolios of their work to help them get hired or land new clients. However, regular portfolios are slowly becoming obsolete as more individuals and companies use the Internet to search for and hire talented professionals. As a result, professionals must post their portfolios online to promote their services, demonstrate their skills to potential employers and network with other professionals.
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Instructions
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Gather the professional projects you want to include in your portfolio. Search through your completed projects and select those materials that best demonstrate your relevant skills and work experience. Make sure you have the correct website addresses to properly link to any of your published online materials. Scan and convert any printed materials into PDF files.
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Research options of websites to host your portfolio. Professionals have a wide variety of online options and can feature their portfolios on their own websites, on professional blogs or on one of the many online portfolio websites available. Consider the amount of space you need to feature your materials, the type of projects you want to include in your portfolio and whether you have the skills or time required to create an online portfolio on your own. Free online portfolio websites are often the easiest option because they provides free templates and easy-to-use design tools. Review the free online portfolio websites listed in "Resources."
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Create an organized portfolio. Include your most relevant work at the top of the main page, and avoid adding too many samples. Make it easier for prospective clients to locate the samples they want to review by labeling the types of materials you are featuring. Provide basic information about each sample such as the name of the client, the completion date and the skills you used to complete it.
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Add important details about yourself. Include your resume, contact information, a short summary of your work experience and skills and a list of the services you provide. Experienced professionals should also consider featuring client testimonials and information about their most recent projects and notable clients.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid copyright issues by obtaining written permission from the client before adding a completed work-for-hire project to your online portfolio.
Update your portfolio regularly as you take on new projects.
References
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