Build Portfolio
Complete step-by-step checklist to build portfolio covering select best 3-5 projects and write concise project case studies, and essential action items.
Select best 3-5 projects
Choose projects that showcase your skills and results
Write concise project case studies
Explain the challenge, your action, and the final results
Set up online portfolio site
Create a website using portfolio builders or clean code
Verify website links and forms
Test links, downloads, and contact forms on different devices
Add professional bio section
Write a page introducing your background, skills, and contact
Create downloadable PDF version
Prepare a offline catalog version of your portfolio
Link portfolio to LinkedIn profile
Put your portfolio link in your resume and social profiles
Include code or design snippets
Show samples of your actual work process, not just final output
Keep project designs updated
Replace older projects with newer, higher-quality work
Add client or colleague testimonials
Include brief quotes praising your work on the projects
Write simple code walk-throughs
Explain complex logic choices in portfolio project briefs
Check mobile layout responsiveness
Verify portfolio renders correctly on phones and tablets
Test web page loading speeds
Compress images to ensure page load stays under 2 seconds
Provide links to GitHub repositories
Include public links to code repositories for verification
Check design asset licenses
Ensure images, icons, or fonts used are free for portfolio display