Portfolio Website Checklist

15 items · Technical · Medium difficulty · 2 hours

Build a polished developer or designer portfolio site that showcases your best work.

• Define target audience and goals

  Decide who you want to attract and what action you want them to take.

• Choose website stack (Next.js, Astro, Framer)

  Pick based on interactivity, build speed, and hosting preferences.

• Compare Next.js for SSR/SSG needs

  Good for React-based apps, hybrid rendering, and Vercel integration.

• Compare Astro for content-first speed

  Great for static sites and minimal client JS to boost performance.

• Compare Framer for visual design-first builds

  Useful if you want high-fidelity design iteration and animations.

• Plan site structure and navigation

  Include Home, About, Projects, Case Studies, Skills, Contact, and Blog as needed.

• Create a case study template

  Include role, timeline, problem, process, solution, and measurable outcome.

• Write each project description with problem/solution/outcome

  Highlight your role, decisions, and measurable results or learnings.

• Add a skills section with context

  List technologies, proficiency, and link to projects that use them.

• Set up contact form and test submissions

  Verify email delivery, add spam protection, and test mobile/desktop forms.

• Buy and configure a custom domain and HTTPS

  Use a custom domain, set DNS, and enable SSL for trust and SEO.

• Implement basic SEO metadata

  Add unique titles, meta descriptions, and Open Graph tags for sharing.

• Run a performance audit and optimize

  Use Lighthouse; optimize images, fonts, and reduce JS to improve LCP and CLS.

• Add analytics and privacy settings

  Install GA4 or a privacy-first analytics tool and add a privacy notice.

• Deploy to hosting and verify live site

  Use Vercel, Netlify, or Pages; check build logs and preview URLs before DNS switch.

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