Need some Portfolio Tips as a Freelance Developer?
- What should the portfolio look like?
- What can I show in the portfolio if I don't have any experience?
- What types of projects should I include?
Here they are 👇
First Things First...
What is a Portfolio Website?
A web developer’s portfolio is a website where you can show your skills, experience, and services to potential clients.
= It's the new resume! 📖
A lot of freelancers mention their skills in a "Rating" like:
- HTML 92%
- CSS 87%
- JavaScript 83%
Please don't do this.
You Want Your Portfolio to:
- Position you as an expert.
- Set you apart from the competition.
- Get them interested in your services.
Businesses also want to see what you've DONE.
To do this, it requires:
Specializing in a niche 👈
Generalist vs Niche Portfolio?
Focusing on a Niche will get you Better Clients Faster. 📈
Niche Examples:
- Churches
- Medical
- E-Commerce
- Legal
- Authors
- Health and fitness
- Beauty and fashion
- Pets
- Business and life coaching
- Financial services
What to Include in a Niche Web Developer Portfolio?
1. Header with Unique Selling Proposition
"I help coffee shops get more customers"
-> Sell the outcome 💰
-> Not the tool 🛠️
2. High-Value Blog Article
Blog articles are excellent in showing off your expertise.
It adds to your credibility.
Plus, not many web developers actually bother to do this, so it will instantly set you apart. 👍
It also helps with SEO.
This will generate free leads 🤯
3. Services and Benefits
Your portfolio should clearly show the services you can offer & how they will benefit your clients.
- SEO
- Web Design
- AdWords
- Design
- Social Media
Offering marketing services allows you to charge a monthly retainer.
This helps with cashflow.
More Ideas for Additional Services:
- Facebook ads
- Blog writing
- Social media management
- Email marketing
- Landing pages
Follow these tips and you'll be doing better than Dogecoin.
These are the articles you can expect this year (so far):
On SWD (very detailed):
→ 10 Steps Become a Successful Freelancer
→ How to Become a Freelance Developer from Scratch
→ How to Get Web Design Clients: The Blueprint
→ Portfolio Website Tips for Freelance Developers
→ How to Handle Client Objections
→ 7 Different Ways to Grow a Side Income
→ Why You're Not Getting Clients (and How to Fix It)
→ The Different Ways to Charge for a Website Project
→ Stop Focusing on the Fluff and Focus on What Gets Results