Getting started
- Is Portfoliobox free for designers? +
- Yes. The free plan includes a fully functional design portfolio with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and customer support. No credit card, no time limit. Start building your design portfolio right away.
- Do I need coding skills to create a design portfolio? +
- No. Portfoliobox is a visual drag-and-drop editor. You arrange elements in your browser — no code, no downloads, no developer needed. If you can use Figma, you can build your portfolio here.
- How should I organize my design portfolio? +
- Organize by project type or discipline. Dedicate separate pages to branding, UI/UX, illustration, or print work. Lead with your strongest case studies and keep each project focused on the problem, process, and result.
Plans and pricing
- What plans are available for designers? +
- 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 to sell digital products or manage client work? +
- The Professional plan includes the full online store with up to 1,000 products, invoicing, proposals, bookings, and 0% commission on every sale.
- How does the 0% commission work? +
- Portfoliobox never takes a percentage of your revenue. When you sell a UI kit, template, or font file, you keep 100% of the profit. The only fees are standard transaction charges from your payment provider, such as Stripe or PayPal.
Domains and email
- Do I need a custom domain for my design portfolio? +
- You can launch with a free portfoliobox.com subdomain, but a custom domain like yourname.com or yourname.design is strongly recommended. It reinforces your professional identity and helps you stand out to clients and recruiters.
- Can I get a professional email address? +
- Yes. Paid plans include email hosting at your custom domain. hello@yourname.com instead of a generic email provider. 5GB inbox, 10 aliases, and up to 500 sends per day.
Website building
- What gallery layouts work best for design portfolios? +
- Over 40 layouts across five categories: thumbnail grids, vertical scrolls, horizontal layouts, slideshows, and creative options like masonry and parallax. Choose the layout that best fits each project type — grids for branding systems, slideshows for process walkthroughs.
- Can I create password-protected pages for client reviews? +
- Yes, on the Professional plan. Set up private pages where clients can review work-in-progress, leave feedback, and approve deliverables before you go public.
- How many images can I upload? +
- The free plan includes 30 images. Personal gives you 150 images, and Professional allows up to 1,000 images. All plans support high-resolution uploads so your case studies look crisp.
- Can I use different layouts for different project types? +
- Yes. Each page can have its own gallery layout. Present brand identity work in a grid, motion design in a slideshow, and UX case studies in a vertical scroll. You have full control over every page.
E-commerce
- Can I sell digital assets from my design portfolio? +
- Yes. Add a store and sell UI kits, icon packs, font files, templates, or any other digital product. Set your own prices, manage inventory, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
- How do digital downloads work? +
- Yes. Sell any digital file — templates, assets, or resources. After purchase, buyers receive a secure, automated download link instantly. No manual delivery needed.
- Can I sell bundles or product variants? +
- Yes. Create products with multiple variants — for example, a UI kit with different license tiers. List what each tier includes and let buyers choose directly from your store.
Bookings and business tools
- Can clients book consultations through my site? +
- Yes. The Professional plan includes online bookings with availability management, time slots, and service types. Clients select a session, pick a time, and pay a deposit or full amount when they book.
- Can I send proposals and invoices to clients? +
- Yes. Draft proposals for new projects and send them via a shareable link. Once the client approves, convert the proposal into an invoice. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export as PDF.
- Can I share project files with clients? +
- Yes. Share files up to 1GB each with time-limited download links. Set expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Ideal for delivering final assets, presentations, or brand guideline documents.
SEO
- Will my design portfolio appear on Google? +
- Yes. Every page has fields for meta titles, descriptions, and keywords. Portfoliobox generates a sitemap automatically and uses clean, readable URLs. Add alt text to your project images to help search engines find and index your work.
- Can I connect Google Analytics? +
- Yes. Connect GA4 to track who visits your portfolio and how they interact with it. You can also add Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel for advertising 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 to guide you through every step.
- 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, buttons, and form fields to match your audience.
Technical
- Does Portfoliobox include hosting? +
- Yes. Fast, reliable web hosting and an SSL certificate are included on all plans. You do not need a separate hosting provider.
- Can I use custom fonts on my design portfolio? +
- Yes. Portfoliobox supports custom font uploads so you can use the exact typefaces that match your brand. Google Fonts are also available on all plans.
- Can I embed video content? +
- Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Showcase motion design reels, process timelapses, or project walkthrough videos alongside your static work.