Graphic art student's guide to building an online portfolio in 3 simple steps. Create an online portfolio to gain credibility and trust.

1. October 4, 2016
@eighthavemedia
Graphic Art Student's Guide to Building an Online Portfolio in 3 Simple Steps
1. Build a portfolio website.
Websites:
Cost per year Cost w/ Ads
Squarespace $144 N/A
Weebly $96 Free
Wix $120 $60
5 things your website needs:
1. Name or Business Name
2. Logo, headshot, or image
3. Mission statement, objective, or tagline
4. Contact info -- email form, phone number
5. Social media link
2. Start your social media business pages.
Facebook Page - best ad platform, good insights
LinkedIn - professional networking, business conversations only
Instagram - easy local following by friends through public search
Pinterest - create mood boards for projects, display work & sell art
Google+ - great way to increase page rank on Google
Twitter - talk with your niche through the advanced search, find relevant news and local events
Post high quality information and professional looking images. Use Canva.com, iOS Camera >
Edit or Photoshop.
3. Create profiles on online freelance design sites. Start networking and browsing gigs.
Fiverr.com
99designs.com
Upwork.com
Dribbble.com
Post your creative process and tips on social media to tell your business story. Add your
projects on your website to build your client portfolio.
Enjoy your work life balance!