Getting started

Is Portfoliobox free for makeup artists? +
Yes. The free plan gives you a real makeup portfolio with 5 pages, 30 images, gallery layouts, SEO tools, and customer support. No credit card required, no time limit. Start building your makeup portfolio today.
Do I need any technical skills to build a makeup portfolio? +
None at all. Portfoliobox is a visual drag-and-drop editor. You build your site by arranging elements in your browser. No coding, no downloads, no design experience needed.
How should I organize my makeup portfolio? +
Organize by specialty or occasion. Create separate gallery pages for bridal looks, editorial shoots, SFX work, and event glam. Lead with your strongest transformations. Portfoliobox offers a range of gallery layouts so you can present each category on its own terms.

Plans and pricing

What plans are available for makeup artists? +
Three plans. Free ({{freePrice}}), Personal ({{startingPrice}}/mo), and Professional ({{professionalYearly}}/mo). Annual billing saves up to 20%. The free plan is a complete portfolio, not a trial.
Which plan do I need to sell products or take bookings? +
The Professional plan includes the full online store with up to 1,000 products, invoicing, quotes, appointment bookings, and 0% commission on every sale.
How does the 0% commission work? +
Portfoliobox never takes a percentage of your sales. When you sell a lash kit, brush set, or tutorial download, you keep 100% of the profit. The only fees are the standard transaction rates from your payment provider, such as Stripe or PayPal.

Domains and email

Do I need a custom domain for my makeup portfolio? +
You can start with a free portfoliobox.com subdomain, but a custom domain like yourname.com is strongly recommended. It looks professional, builds trust with brides and agencies, and improves your visibility in search results.
Can I get a professional email address? +
Yes. Paid plans include email hosting at your custom domain. hello@yourname.com instead of a personal Gmail address. 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 options like zigzag and parallax. Pick the one that best highlights your makeup artistry.
Can I create password-protected galleries for clients? +
Yes, on the Professional plan. Set up a private gallery for each bridal party or production, share the link, and let clients browse their looks privately.
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 every detail of your work is visible.
Can I use different layouts for different types of work? +
Yes. Each page can have its own gallery layout. Present bridal looks in a slideshow, editorial work in a vertical scroll, and SFX transformations in a masonry grid. You are not locked into one design.

E-commerce

Can I sell makeup products from my portfolio? +
Yes. Add a store to your site and sell lash kits, brush collections, skincare bundles, or branded merchandise. Set your own prices, manage inventory, and accept payments through Stripe or PayPal.
Can I sell digital downloads? +
Yes. Sell downloadable tutorials, face charts, technique guides, or product recommendation lists. After purchase, customers receive a secure, automated download link.
Can I sell service packages or bundles? +
Yes. Create products with multiple variants for different package tiers — bridal trial plus wedding day, group glam sessions, or editorial half-day and full-day rates. Clients choose directly from your store.

Bookings and business tools

Can clients book makeup appointments through my site? +
Yes. The Professional plan includes online bookings with availability scheduling, time slots, and personnel management. Clients pick a date, select a service, and can pay a deposit or full amount when they book.
Can I send invoices and quotes to clients? +
Yes. Create quotes for bridal parties or production days and send them via email link. Once approved, convert into an invoice. Track payment status from draft to paid, and export as PDF.
Can I share 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 look images or mood boards to production teams.

SEO

Will my makeup portfolio show up 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 images so search engines can find your work.
Can I connect Google Analytics? +
Yes. Connect GA4 to track visitor behavior on your makeup portfolio. You can also add Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel for advertising campaigns.

Support and languages

How do I get help? +
Portfoliobox has customer support on all plans, including the free plan. Real people who answer real questions. Documentation and tutorials are also available.
Can I build my makeup 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.

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 in my makeup portfolio? +
Yes. Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or other platforms. Showcase tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage from fashion shows, or client testimonial videos alongside your gallery.
Can I use a QR code to share my makeup portfolio? +
Yes. Generate a QR code linking to your portfolio and add it to business cards, kit bags, or printed materials. A quick scan takes potential clients straight to your work.