# Portfolio sites  --- ## Why do we make them? - Showing off - Everything in one place - You can do what you want --- ## What are they for? - Impressing people - People contacting you - Good practice --- ## Top tips - Keep it simple - Understand why people are visiting your site - Have a clear 'call to action' - Don't overthink it, only invest the time you can spare --- ## FAC19 examples  --- ## [glrta.dev](https://glrta.dev/)  --- ## [akom.netlify.app](https://akom.netlify.app/)  --- ## [katreid.dev](https://katreid.dev/)  --- ## Today's activity Explore developers' portfolio sites, make a list of bits you like ---- Make a list of the bare minimum requirements for what you want people to find when they get there ---- Create a website plan: - Where will you deploy it? (Netlify is a good option) - What is the look and feel of your site? Professional, fun, simple, complex etc - What elements do you want and where will it go? - How will you display your portfolio and contact details? - What [vanity URL](https://www.namecheap.com/) could you get? ---- **Side note** You can treat your portfolio site as a 'live' CV. Anyone (including Dan) who has a link to your site will always have the most up to date info about what you've been doing. If you ever want to write a blog, create a YouTube series or host a podcast, this is also the perfect place to store your content. ---  --- ## Resources [Creating a portfolio site](https://undsgn.com/creating-a-portfolio-website-tips-on-how-to-do-it-right/) [15 developer portfolio sites](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/15-web-developer-portfolios-to-inspire-you-137fb1743cae/)