Customising your portfolio website template

Once you’ve chosen your template, make it your own. Customisation turns a standard design into a reflection of your creativity and brand.

Make it personal

Use colours that match the mood of your work, choose typography that fits your voice, and adjust the layout to highlight your best projects. These choices help guide the viewer’s eye and create a stronger first impression. You can explore how other creatives approach colour, type, and layout through an artist portfolio example or a photographer portfolio on our examples page.

customize your portfolio website

Keep it simple

A clean layout helps your work stand out. Simplicity improves focus, reduces clutter, and makes maintenance easier over time. Limit the number of colours, keep text short, and avoid unnecessary elements that distract from your projects. Simple pages load faster and feel more professional. This approach works well for any creative field, from an artist portfolio to a designer portfolio, because it lets visitors concentrate on the quality of the work without visual noise.

simple designer portfolio website

Go responsive

Every Portfoliobox template is mobile-ready from the start. With most users browsing on phones, responsive design keeps your website clear and smooth on any device. You can also edit the mobile design style of your website, adjusting spacing, font size, and layout for a better viewing experience on smaller screensmobile responsive portfolio website

Add social media

Include links and share buttons for Instagram, LinkedIn, or Behance to increase visibility and engagement. Social links help visitors find more of your work and follow your activity. You can also embed a live feed to keep your portfolio active and current. A connected portfolio often performs better, as visitors can see new projects without leaving your website. 

Build your personal brand

Add an “About Me” section, write short project descriptions, and use a blog to share updates or case studies. Publish your portfolio with a custom domain and set up your own professional custom email to strengthen your identity. These steps build trust and help clients understand who you are and how you work.

Start by choosing your favourite Portfoliobox template, then customise it step by step. Soon, you’ll have a unique portfolio website that speaks for your work.

Custom domain and custom email for your portfolio website

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