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What should i include in my web design portfolio?

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Question by Hercules: What should i include in my web design portfolio?
I just finish a wed design training course now I need to prepare CV. What should i include in it it’s a web design cv i dont know what put in it help please

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Answer by jf
First off, people want to see what you can actually do, not what you say you’ve learned to do. So you want to put down as much experience as you can (so any links you have showcasing your skills). If all you have is your own site, then go with that, its better than nothing.

After that, you need to outline your “skills.” Do you know HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, java, javascript, Flash, Action Script, Silverlight, etc.? Make people aware of how wide your skill set is/isn’t. Be honest, it’ll give you a more realistic shot at getting (and keeping) a job.

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How do I make a web design portfolio?

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Question by sleeptodream: How do I make a web design portfolio?
I’m planning on attending a job fair at my college to look for Web design interships. I want to bring a portfolio along with my resume but I don’t want to lug my laptop around. What should I do? Should I make an online portfolio for this occassion and supply them a link or print out screen shots/pictures of the work I’ve done on quality photo paper and arrange a portfolio that way?

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Answer by efbejeff
Put your work in an online portfolio. I am sure there will be a CPU there. Web design is about more than good design. It is about user friendliness and functionality. If someone is going to hire you, they will want to use the web site, not see it.

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How do I develop a compelling Web Design portfolio from scratch? Or do I get a job to get the portfolio going?

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Question by Adam N: How do I develop a compelling Web Design portfolio from scratch? Or do I get a job to get the portfolio going?
I am a recent college graduate with a major in internet web design. I consider myself an intermediate level developer, but I just don’t know where to start with a portfolio! Every time I apply for a job, I get kicked to the curb by more advanced people with great portfolios. And how do I get one going if I don’t have one in the first place? Suggestions?

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Answer by 50psi
Start building sites for people you know personally. You’re right that it’s a chicken and egg problem, and unless you can convince a potential employer about your design skills, they’ll probably want to look at the work you’ve done.

Another way is to prepare mock-up designs. While these may not be “live” sites, they will still be reflective of your design sense and skill level.

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How to showcase my portfolio, sell web design services and hosting?

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Question by MrS: How to showcase my portfolio, sell web design services and hosting?
I´d like to put up a website to showcase my portfolio in design and programming, but I would also like to use the site to sell my skills and design and host web sites for customers. Does that make me a reseller? Is host reselling the option I should look for?
I would appreciate recommendations for which provider to sign up with, I need to publish sites using anything from Drupal to flat file html.

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Answer by Roald
That depends.

Reseller account: Get this if your clients want access to their own control panel, have their own set of settings, and do this kind of stuff themselves.

Regular account: If your clients are mostly small business owners who aren’t technically inclined, you’ll probably be the one to do maintenance for them. In this case you won’t need a reseller account. A regular account would be better since it’s more affordable.

I recommend http://webspacehq.net/ — they offer both regular and reseller accounts. You get unlimited add-on domains, so even if you choose a regular account, you could add and configure your clients’ domains very easily for no extra charge.

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Q&A: How would I go about starting a web design portfolio for future employers to see?

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Question by Adam N: How would I go about starting a web design portfolio for future employers to see?
I am a recent college graduate, I am looking for a web design job, but how can I get a job and get professional experience if I don’t have any in the first place?

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Answer by Jay
one thing you can do is creating an online portfolio to kindof showcase your work.

getting the job portion might be a bit harder, you may have to start out as a intern first, or even at a different position.

Besides that, you can do stuff such as volunteering and helping them with their IT needs i.e. there webpage.

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