Here are our tips for creating an impactful website design portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhy Website Designers Need an Online Portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEvery creative professional needs a portfolio that gives your ideal clients a feel for what you do \u2014 and that includes website designers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDisplaying your portfolio online as a part of your website gives people an idea of your skills and your specialties. It assures them you are able to do what you say you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, it might inspire them to trust a professional in general. Many businesses might be inclined to use a website template or try designing their site themselves with an amateur-friendly platform. But once they see your professionally designed work done on Showit, they will be quickly convinced that having you handle this project for them will elevate their business higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 5 Key Elements of a Website Design Portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe layout of your portfolio website is completely up to you, but there are a few essential elements that most people have come to expect \u2014 and for good reason. They make it easy for potential clients to get an idea of who you are and why they should choose you over a competitor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are five key elements you should include in your web designer portfolio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hero Section:<\/strong> At the top of the landing page, this section should have a clever title (beyond the boring old \u201cMy Portfolio\u201d) as well as a subhead or slogan that sums you up as a creative. You also might want to include a logo or image of some kind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Featured Projects:<\/strong> This is the substance of your portfolio \u2014 the part where you actually show off the projects you want people to see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Testimonials \/ Social Proof:<\/strong> Include testimonials from happy clients or even a few statistics on how your design improved their business success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- About Section: <\/strong>This part doesn\u2019t have to be long, but you should include at least a paragraph about your portfolio, why you chose the projects you did, and what clients can expect from the process of working with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Call to Action:<\/strong> Finally, here\u2019s the most important part. Encourage people to reach out if they like your work, and make your contact information easily available, whether through a form submission or direct contact, such as your email and phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Create a Portfolio That Wows Your Ideal Web Design Clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour online portfolio is a reflection of you <\/em>\u2014 it\u2019s about your unique skill set as a designer! <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, of course, you\u2019re going to want to create a portfolio that gives people an idea of how you\u2019re different from other designers out there. It should reflect your creativity. It should show how you have your own unique style, plus how you\u2019re able to capture a client\u2019s unique vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the fun part because you\u2019re limited only by your imagination. (Remember, Showit gives you complete creative control as a website designer<\/a>, so you can really show off your design work in the portfolio section of your website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nReady to put together the ideal portfolio? Here are some of our top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Feature Clients Who Represent Your Ideal Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThink about your goals as a designer. What projects do you specialize in, and which projects would you want to do more of? If you love designing websites for wedding photographers, for example, be sure to feature wedding photography websites prominently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019ve managed to establish a niche<\/a> or not. If you had even one opportunity to design a website for a restaurant, but you want to land more restaurant clients \u2014 by all means, feature that one restaurant website prominently in your portfolio!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe advice goes both ways, of course. If you ever did a project that you really didn\u2019t click with, and you want to avoid similar projects, you shouldn\u2019t feature that website in your portfolio (even if you did a great job on it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Choose a Sampling of Your Very Best Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMaybe you\u2019ve had a long and successful design career up to this point. That\u2019s great, but you should avoid featuring every website you\u2019ve ever designed in your portfolio. It\u2019s just overwhelming! Remember that in these situations, less is more. Stick to a small number of your best work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, \u201ca small number\u201d can be relative. Maybe you\u2019re a designer who has three or four examples that adequately reflect your work. Or maybe you need a few more examples to show people what you\u2019re capable of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: You can use canvas views<\/a> on Showit to let people scroll through your portfolio horizontally, instead of cluttering up the screen with so many examples shown vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/showit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/072022_SPARKbook_8862-1-1024x731.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Include Context for Each Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGiving context to your work helps your web visitors understand what you do as a designer. Make sure each website design in your portfolio is accompanied by succinct copy in which you describe what the client had in mind and how you brought that to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help potential clients appreciate your ability to grasp and visualize ideas \u2014 and they\u2019ll be excited to see what you\u2019re able to do with the concept they have in mind for their own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Show Off Your Personality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRemember that your portfolio is supposed to reflect your personal brand, so don\u2019t let it be austere or cookie-cutter. Show off your personality<\/a>! Use creative copy, your personal brand colors, and other fun design elements to give potential customers an idea of what it\u2019s like to work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPro tip<\/strong>: Easily apply your branding to your portfolio page using Showit\u2019s Design Settings<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Include Website Mockups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA mockup of the websites you\u2019ve designed will give people a visual of what you\u2019re able to do. You can even take a screenshot of the finished product and place it next to rough drafts or mood boards you did beforehand to get the actual look just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/showit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/072022_SPARKbook_9076-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Use Your Clients\u2019 Own Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour clients probably have great things to say about how you were patient with them, understood their concepts, and accommodated their revision requests. They also might be ready to brag about how having a website designed by you has changed their business! Be sure to get these written or video testimonials from your clients so you can include them in your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: This would be another great opportunity to use canvas views<\/a> to feature multiple testimonials in one canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Make Your Portfolio Easy to Find<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWord of mouth is powerful, but you also want to make it easy for random web visitors to stumble upon you \u2014 and the way to do that is through search engines. Be sure to optimize your portfolio for Google with elements like alt text and keyword captions. You should also link to your portfolio in both the menu and footer of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Optimize your portfolio page with ease using Showit\u2019s simple SEO tools<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. Make It Look Good on Mobile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat looks good on a laptop or desktop doesn\u2019t always look great on a phone. That can be a real problem when you consider the fact that 92% of internet users<\/a> might be looking at a phone for their browsing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is another good reason to keep your portfolio pared down. Scrolling through too many examples gets tedious enough on a desktop, but it\u2019s especially bad on the small screen of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Showit allows different designs on mobile vs desktop<\/a>, so you can easily customize your users\u2019 experience on different devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Build Backlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBacklinks are great for SEO. Make sure each mockup in your portfolio is linked to your client\u2019s actual website. You should also encourage them to link back to yours for extra traffic and SEO benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/showit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/230524-gracie-011-web-1-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Keep Your Portfolio Up to Date <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRegular upkeep takes a bit of effort, but it\u2019s so necessary \u2014 you don\u2019t want an outdated portfolio! Take the time every few months to go through and update your portfolio<\/a>, so you can take down outdated projects and add new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuild Your Website Design Business with Showit!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a website designer who\u2019s ready to grow your business, you\u2019ll find everything you need on our platform here at Showit. We give you full creative control to design the websites of your clients\u2019 dreams. Plus, you can create your own website to showcase the websites you design for other people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the top 9 features designers love about Showit<\/a> to see if our platform could be the right fit for your own design business.
Curious about everything you can do with Showit? We offer a free trial with absolutely no strings attached. Be sure to check it out<\/a> and start designing today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Showit](\"https:\/\/showit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BlogCTA-02-1024x410.jpg\")
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Displaying your portfolio online as a part of your website gives people an idea of your skills and your specialties. It assures them you are able to do what you say you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, it might inspire them to trust a professional in general. Many businesses might be inclined to use a website template or try designing their site themselves with an amateur-friendly platform. But once they see your professionally designed work done on Showit, they will be quickly convinced that having you handle this project for them will elevate their business higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 5 Key Elements of a Website Design Portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe layout of your portfolio website is completely up to you, but there are a few essential elements that most people have come to expect \u2014 and for good reason. They make it easy for potential clients to get an idea of who you are and why they should choose you over a competitor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are five key elements you should include in your web designer portfolio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hero Section:<\/strong> At the top of the landing page, this section should have a clever title (beyond the boring old \u201cMy Portfolio\u201d) as well as a subhead or slogan that sums you up as a creative. You also might want to include a logo or image of some kind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Featured Projects:<\/strong> This is the substance of your portfolio \u2014 the part where you actually show off the projects you want people to see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Testimonials \/ Social Proof:<\/strong> Include testimonials from happy clients or even a few statistics on how your design improved their business success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- About Section: <\/strong>This part doesn\u2019t have to be long, but you should include at least a paragraph about your portfolio, why you chose the projects you did, and what clients can expect from the process of working with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Call to Action:<\/strong> Finally, here\u2019s the most important part. Encourage people to reach out if they like your work, and make your contact information easily available, whether through a form submission or direct contact, such as your email and phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Create a Portfolio That Wows Your Ideal Web Design Clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour online portfolio is a reflection of you <\/em>\u2014 it\u2019s about your unique skill set as a designer! <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, of course, you\u2019re going to want to create a portfolio that gives people an idea of how you\u2019re different from other designers out there. It should reflect your creativity. It should show how you have your own unique style, plus how you\u2019re able to capture a client\u2019s unique vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the fun part because you\u2019re limited only by your imagination. (Remember, Showit gives you complete creative control as a website designer<\/a>, so you can really show off your design work in the portfolio section of your website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nReady to put together the ideal portfolio? Here are some of our top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Feature Clients Who Represent Your Ideal Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThink about your goals as a designer. What projects do you specialize in, and which projects would you want to do more of? If you love designing websites for wedding photographers, for example, be sure to feature wedding photography websites prominently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019ve managed to establish a niche<\/a> or not. If you had even one opportunity to design a website for a restaurant, but you want to land more restaurant clients \u2014 by all means, feature that one restaurant website prominently in your portfolio!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe advice goes both ways, of course. If you ever did a project that you really didn\u2019t click with, and you want to avoid similar projects, you shouldn\u2019t feature that website in your portfolio (even if you did a great job on it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Choose a Sampling of Your Very Best Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMaybe you\u2019ve had a long and successful design career up to this point. That\u2019s great, but you should avoid featuring every website you\u2019ve ever designed in your portfolio. It\u2019s just overwhelming! Remember that in these situations, less is more. Stick to a small number of your best work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, \u201ca small number\u201d can be relative. Maybe you\u2019re a designer who has three or four examples that adequately reflect your work. Or maybe you need a few more examples to show people what you\u2019re capable of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: You can use canvas views<\/a> on Showit to let people scroll through your portfolio horizontally, instead of cluttering up the screen with so many examples shown vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Include Context for Each Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGiving context to your work helps your web visitors understand what you do as a designer. Make sure each website design in your portfolio is accompanied by succinct copy in which you describe what the client had in mind and how you brought that to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help potential clients appreciate your ability to grasp and visualize ideas \u2014 and they\u2019ll be excited to see what you\u2019re able to do with the concept they have in mind for their own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Show Off Your Personality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRemember that your portfolio is supposed to reflect your personal brand, so don\u2019t let it be austere or cookie-cutter. Show off your personality<\/a>! Use creative copy, your personal brand colors, and other fun design elements to give potential customers an idea of what it\u2019s like to work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPro tip<\/strong>: Easily apply your branding to your portfolio page using Showit\u2019s Design Settings<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Include Website Mockups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA mockup of the websites you\u2019ve designed will give people a visual of what you\u2019re able to do. You can even take a screenshot of the finished product and place it next to rough drafts or mood boards you did beforehand to get the actual look just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Use Your Clients\u2019 Own Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour clients probably have great things to say about how you were patient with them, understood their concepts, and accommodated their revision requests. They also might be ready to brag about how having a website designed by you has changed their business! Be sure to get these written or video testimonials from your clients so you can include them in your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: This would be another great opportunity to use canvas views<\/a> to feature multiple testimonials in one canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Make Your Portfolio Easy to Find<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWord of mouth is powerful, but you also want to make it easy for random web visitors to stumble upon you \u2014 and the way to do that is through search engines. Be sure to optimize your portfolio for Google with elements like alt text and keyword captions. You should also link to your portfolio in both the menu and footer of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Optimize your portfolio page with ease using Showit\u2019s simple SEO tools<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. Make It Look Good on Mobile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat looks good on a laptop or desktop doesn\u2019t always look great on a phone. That can be a real problem when you consider the fact that 92% of internet users<\/a> might be looking at a phone for their browsing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is another good reason to keep your portfolio pared down. Scrolling through too many examples gets tedious enough on a desktop, but it\u2019s especially bad on the small screen of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Showit allows different designs on mobile vs desktop<\/a>, so you can easily customize your users\u2019 experience on different devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Build Backlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBacklinks are great for SEO. Make sure each mockup in your portfolio is linked to your client\u2019s actual website. You should also encourage them to link back to yours for extra traffic and SEO benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Keep Your Portfolio Up to Date <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRegular upkeep takes a bit of effort, but it\u2019s so necessary \u2014 you don\u2019t want an outdated portfolio! Take the time every few months to go through and update your portfolio<\/a>, so you can take down outdated projects and add new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuild Your Website Design Business with Showit!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a website designer who\u2019s ready to grow your business, you\u2019ll find everything you need on our platform here at Showit. We give you full creative control to design the websites of your clients\u2019 dreams. Plus, you can create your own website to showcase the websites you design for other people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the top 9 features designers love about Showit<\/a> to see if our platform could be the right fit for your own design business.
Curious about everything you can do with Showit? We offer a free trial with absolutely no strings attached. 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This is the fun part because you\u2019re limited only by your imagination. (Remember, Showit gives you complete creative control as a website designer<\/a>, so you can really show off your design work in the portfolio section of your website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nReady to put together the ideal portfolio? Here are some of our top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Feature Clients Who Represent Your Ideal Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThink about your goals as a designer. What projects do you specialize in, and which projects would you want to do more of? If you love designing websites for wedding photographers, for example, be sure to feature wedding photography websites prominently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019ve managed to establish a niche<\/a> or not. If you had even one opportunity to design a website for a restaurant, but you want to land more restaurant clients \u2014 by all means, feature that one restaurant website prominently in your portfolio!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe advice goes both ways, of course. If you ever did a project that you really didn\u2019t click with, and you want to avoid similar projects, you shouldn\u2019t feature that website in your portfolio (even if you did a great job on it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Choose a Sampling of Your Very Best Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMaybe you\u2019ve had a long and successful design career up to this point. That\u2019s great, but you should avoid featuring every website you\u2019ve ever designed in your portfolio. It\u2019s just overwhelming! Remember that in these situations, less is more. Stick to a small number of your best work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, \u201ca small number\u201d can be relative. Maybe you\u2019re a designer who has three or four examples that adequately reflect your work. Or maybe you need a few more examples to show people what you\u2019re capable of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: You can use canvas views<\/a> on Showit to let people scroll through your portfolio horizontally, instead of cluttering up the screen with so many examples shown vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Include Context for Each Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGiving context to your work helps your web visitors understand what you do as a designer. Make sure each website design in your portfolio is accompanied by succinct copy in which you describe what the client had in mind and how you brought that to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help potential clients appreciate your ability to grasp and visualize ideas \u2014 and they\u2019ll be excited to see what you\u2019re able to do with the concept they have in mind for their own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Show Off Your Personality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRemember that your portfolio is supposed to reflect your personal brand, so don\u2019t let it be austere or cookie-cutter. Show off your personality<\/a>! Use creative copy, your personal brand colors, and other fun design elements to give potential customers an idea of what it\u2019s like to work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPro tip<\/strong>: Easily apply your branding to your portfolio page using Showit\u2019s Design Settings<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Include Website Mockups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA mockup of the websites you\u2019ve designed will give people a visual of what you\u2019re able to do. You can even take a screenshot of the finished product and place it next to rough drafts or mood boards you did beforehand to get the actual look just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Use Your Clients\u2019 Own Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour clients probably have great things to say about how you were patient with them, understood their concepts, and accommodated their revision requests. They also might be ready to brag about how having a website designed by you has changed their business! Be sure to get these written or video testimonials from your clients so you can include them in your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: This would be another great opportunity to use canvas views<\/a> to feature multiple testimonials in one canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Make Your Portfolio Easy to Find<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWord of mouth is powerful, but you also want to make it easy for random web visitors to stumble upon you \u2014 and the way to do that is through search engines. Be sure to optimize your portfolio for Google with elements like alt text and keyword captions. You should also link to your portfolio in both the menu and footer of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Optimize your portfolio page with ease using Showit\u2019s simple SEO tools<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. Make It Look Good on Mobile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat looks good on a laptop or desktop doesn\u2019t always look great on a phone. That can be a real problem when you consider the fact that 92% of internet users<\/a> might be looking at a phone for their browsing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is another good reason to keep your portfolio pared down. Scrolling through too many examples gets tedious enough on a desktop, but it\u2019s especially bad on the small screen of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip<\/strong>: Showit allows different designs on mobile vs desktop<\/a>, so you can easily customize your users\u2019 experience on different devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Build Backlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBacklinks are great for SEO. Make sure each mockup in your portfolio is linked to your client\u2019s actual website. You should also encourage them to link back to yours for extra traffic and SEO benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Keep Your Portfolio Up to Date <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRegular upkeep takes a bit of effort, but it\u2019s so necessary \u2014 you don\u2019t want an outdated portfolio! Take the time every few months to go through and update your portfolio<\/a>, so you can take down outdated projects and add new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuild Your Website Design Business with Showit!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a website designer who\u2019s ready to grow your business, you\u2019ll find everything you need on our platform here at Showit. We give you full creative control to design the websites of your clients\u2019 dreams. Plus, you can create your own website to showcase the websites you design for other people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the top 9 features designers love about Showit<\/a> to see if our platform could be the right fit for your own design business.
Curious about everything you can do with Showit? We offer a free trial with absolutely no strings attached. 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This is the fun part because you\u2019re limited only by your imagination. (Remember, Showit gives you complete creative control as a website designer<\/a>, so you can really show off your design work in the portfolio section of your website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to put together the ideal portfolio? Here are some of our top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about your goals as a designer. What projects do you specialize in, and which projects would you want to do more of? If you love designing websites for wedding photographers, for example, be sure to feature wedding photography websites prominently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019ve managed to establish a niche<\/a> or not. If you had even one opportunity to design a website for a restaurant, but you want to land more restaurant clients \u2014 by all means, feature that one restaurant website prominently in your portfolio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The advice goes both ways, of course. If you ever did a project that you really didn\u2019t click with, and you want to avoid similar projects, you shouldn\u2019t feature that website in your portfolio (even if you did a great job on it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you\u2019ve had a long and successful design career up to this point. That\u2019s great, but you should avoid featuring every website you\u2019ve ever designed in your portfolio. It\u2019s just overwhelming! Remember that in these situations, less is more. Stick to a small number of your best work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, \u201ca small number\u201d can be relative. Maybe you\u2019re a designer who has three or four examples that adequately reflect your work. Or maybe you need a few more examples to show people what you\u2019re capable of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip<\/strong>: You can use canvas views<\/a> on Showit to let people scroll through your portfolio horizontally, instead of cluttering up the screen with so many examples shown vertically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giving context to your work helps your web visitors understand what you do as a designer. Make sure each website design in your portfolio is accompanied by succinct copy in which you describe what the client had in mind and how you brought that to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This will help potential clients appreciate your ability to grasp and visualize ideas \u2014 and they\u2019ll be excited to see what you\u2019re able to do with the concept they have in mind for their own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that your portfolio is supposed to reflect your personal brand, so don\u2019t let it be austere or cookie-cutter. Show off your personality<\/a>! Use creative copy, your personal brand colors, and other fun design elements to give potential customers an idea of what it\u2019s like to work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip<\/strong>: Easily apply your branding to your portfolio page using Showit\u2019s Design Settings<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A mockup of the websites you\u2019ve designed will give people a visual of what you\u2019re able to do. You can even take a screenshot of the finished product and place it next to rough drafts or mood boards you did beforehand to get the actual look just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your clients probably have great things to say about how you were patient with them, understood their concepts, and accommodated their revision requests. They also might be ready to brag about how having a website designed by you has changed their business! Be sure to get these written or video testimonials from your clients so you can include them in your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip<\/strong>: This would be another great opportunity to use canvas views<\/a> to feature multiple testimonials in one canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Word of mouth is powerful, but you also want to make it easy for random web visitors to stumble upon you \u2014 and the way to do that is through search engines. Be sure to optimize your portfolio for Google with elements like alt text and keyword captions. You should also link to your portfolio in both the menu and footer of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip<\/strong>: Optimize your portfolio page with ease using Showit\u2019s simple SEO tools<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What looks good on a laptop or desktop doesn\u2019t always look great on a phone. That can be a real problem when you consider the fact that 92% of internet users<\/a> might be looking at a phone for their browsing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is another good reason to keep your portfolio pared down. Scrolling through too many examples gets tedious enough on a desktop, but it\u2019s especially bad on the small screen of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip<\/strong>: Showit allows different designs on mobile vs desktop<\/a>, so you can easily customize your users\u2019 experience on different devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Backlinks are great for SEO. Make sure each mockup in your portfolio is linked to your client\u2019s actual website. You should also encourage them to link back to yours for extra traffic and SEO benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regular upkeep takes a bit of effort, but it\u2019s so necessary \u2014 you don\u2019t want an outdated portfolio! Take the time every few months to go through and update your portfolio<\/a>, so you can take down outdated projects and add new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a website designer who\u2019s ready to grow your business, you\u2019ll find everything you need on our platform here at Showit. We give you full creative control to design the websites of your clients\u2019 dreams. 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2. Choose a Sampling of Your Very Best Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Show Off Your Personality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Include Website Mockups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Use Your Clients\u2019 Own Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Make Your Portfolio Easy to Find<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Make It Look Good on Mobile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Build Backlinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Keep Your Portfolio Up to Date <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Build Your Website Design Business with Showit!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Curious about everything you can do with Showit? We offer a free trial with absolutely no strings attached. Be sure to check it out<\/a> and start designing today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"