Getting started

Is Portfoliobox free for architects? +
Yes. The free plan gives you a complete architecture portfolio with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and customer support. No credit card, no expiration. Start building your architecture portfolio today.
Do I need any technical skills to build an architecture portfolio? +
No. Portfoliobox uses a visual drag-and-drop editor. You arrange your project galleries and pages in your browser — no coding, no software downloads, no technical expertise required.
What is the best way to organize an architecture portfolio? +
Organize by project or typology — residential, commercial, urban design, interiors. Create a dedicated page for each project as a case study with renders, plans, and a written narrative. Portfoliobox offers a range of gallery layouts to present each project type effectively.

Plans and pricing

What plans are available for architects? +
Three plans. Free ({{freePrice}}), Personal ({{startingPrice}}/mo), and Professional ({{professionalYearly}}/mo). Annual billing saves up to 20%. The free plan is a real portfolio, not a limited trial.
Which plan do I need for client bookings and invoicing? +
The Professional plan includes all business tools: online bookings, invoicing, quotes, file sharing up to 1GB, and a full store with 0% commission on sales.
How does the 0% commission work? +
Portfoliobox never takes a percentage of your sales. When you sell a print, a consultation package, or project documentation, you keep the full amount. The only fees are the standard transaction rates from your payment processor, such as Stripe or PayPal.

Domains and email

Do I need a custom domain for my architecture portfolio? +
You can begin with a free portfoliobox.com subdomain, but a custom domain like yourfirm.com is strongly recommended. It projects professionalism, builds trust with developers and clients, and strengthens your search engine presence.
Can I get a professional email address? +
Yes. Paid plans include email hosting on your custom domain. Use contact@yourfirm.com instead of a generic email provider. 5GB inbox, 10 aliases, and up to 500 sends per day.

Website building

How many gallery layouts are available? +
Over 40 gallery layouts across five categories: thumbnail grids, vertical layouts, horizontal layouts, slideshows, and creative layouts like zigzag and parallax. Choose the one that best presents each architectural project.
Can I create password-protected project pages? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. Set up private pages for ongoing projects, share the link with your client or development team, and let them review progress securely.
How many images can I upload? +
The free plan includes 30 images. Personal provides 150 images, and Professional allows up to 1,000 images. All plans support high-resolution uploads suitable for detailed renders and construction photography.
Can I use different layouts for different projects? +
Yes. Each page can have its own gallery layout. Present a residential villa in a full-bleed slideshow, a competition entry in a masonry grid, and construction documentation in a vertical scroll. You are not confined to one format.

E-commerce

Can I sell architectural prints from my portfolio? +
Yes. Add a store to your site and sell prints of your renders, architectural photography, or technical drawings. Set your own prices, manage variants, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
Can I sell digital downloads? +
Yes. Offer high-resolution render files, design guides, or educational content. After purchase, buyers receive a secure, automated download link.
Can I sell consultation packages? +
Yes. Create product listings for different consultation tiers — initial site review, concept design session, full feasibility study. List what each package includes and let clients purchase directly from your portfolio.

Bookings and business tools

Can clients book consultations through my site? +
Yes. The Professional plan includes online booking with availability scheduling, time slots, and personnel management. Clients select a date and time, and can pay a deposit or the full consultation fee when they book.
Can I send proposals and invoices to clients? +
Yes. Draft proposals for new commissions and send them by email link. Once the client approves, convert the proposal into an invoice. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export records when needed.
Can I share large files like plans and renders with clients? +
Yes. Share files up to 1GB each with time-limited download links. Set the expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Ideal for delivering high-resolution renders, drawings, or project documentation.

SEO

Will my architecture portfolio appear on Google? +
Yes. Every page includes fields for meta titles, descriptions, and keywords. Portfoliobox generates a sitemap automatically and uses clean, readable URLs. Adding alt text to your project images helps search engines understand and rank your work.
Can I connect Google Analytics? +
Yes. Connect GA4 to track how visitors interact with your portfolio. You can also add Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel for marketing campaigns.

Support and languages

How do I get help? +
Portfoliobox offers customer support on all plans, including the free plan. Real people answering real questions. Documentation and tutorials are also available.
Can I build my portfolio in my own language? +
Yes. Portfoliobox supports 23 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and more. You can translate navigation labels, buttons, and form fields to serve your local market.

Technical

Does Portfoliobox include hosting? +
Yes. Fast web hosting and an SSL certificate are included on all plans. You do not need a separate hosting provider.
Can I embed video content of my projects? +
Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Show animated walkthroughs, drone flyovers, construction time-lapses, or client testimonial videos alongside your project imagery.
What image formats and sizes are supported? +
Portfoliobox supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats. Upload high-resolution renders and photographs — the platform optimizes them automatically for fast loading across all devices.