Have you ever felt like your resume doesn’t fully capture your potential?

In the current competitive job market, a one- or two-page CV may not be sufficient to completely highlight your experience and abilities. So, what’s the answer? A portfolio website!

What is a Portfolio Website?

A portfolio website is a digital resume that demonstrates your projects, skills, and achievements to possible clients, employers, or collaborators. It doesn’t stop there; unlike standard plain-text resumes, it also enables you to present them in a visually appealing manner.

Here’s a table showing the comparison between a portfolio website and a traditional CV/resumes:

Having your portfolio online 24/7 means that recruiters and prospective clients can access your work at any time, anywhere. It also shows technical competence, an important skill, particularly in tech-related industries.

Who Needs a Portfolio Website?

A portfolio site is not something exclusively for artists and designers. It is essential for almost any professional:

• Developers 

• UI/UX Designers 

• Writers & Marketers 



• Freelancers & Creatives

• You!

A portfolio website is a platform for flaunting your work while establishing yourself as an expert. This will help clients and employers locate and connect with you quickly.

Why Start Building It?

• Professional Credibility – In today’s digital world, having a personal website instantly makes you look more professional. It serves as your online identity and branding, showing that you take your career seriously and are willing to go the extra mile to showcase your expertise.
• Showcase Your Skills Effectively – Unlike conventional resumes, portfolio websites grant you the freedom to showcase your work in a multimedia format. You could present interactive projects, write elaborate case studies, and include videos and testimonials that attest to your skills.
• Enhanced Visibility – A well-optimized portfolio website is a storage of your works and an opportunity drawing tool linked to search engine optimization (SEO) and social or professional networks, making it more accessible for any recruiter, client, or collaborator to find and contact.
• Control Over Your Branding – Your portfolio is more than a collection of work, it’s your personal brand. You get to decide how to present your skills, experiences, and personality in a way that reflects who you are and what you stand for rather than relying on a generic resume template.
• Learning Experience – Building your own site is a worthwhile skill in itself. You’ll have hands-on experience in web development, cloud hosting, and some basic security practices, necessary skills if ever you find a job in tech or digital fields.

A website portfolio is more than just an online resume; it’s your digital footprint, personal brand, and career booster all in one. So why not start building yours today?

Building a Portfolio Website with AWS

Building a portfolio website from scratch might seem overwhelming, but with the right tools and guidance, it’s easier than you think. Thanks to AWS and WordPress, you can set up a fully functional and professional website in just an hour! With a portfolio website, students, freelancers, and professionals get the chance to highlight their skills, experience, and projects in a very dynamic, contemporary, and easily accessible format.

In this series of blogs, I will walk you through the Cloud-9 process of creating your portfolio website, from getting a domain name and hosting to website design and performance optimization. Each step has a dedicated guide, making the process simple and doable. Each step is broken down into easy-to-follow guides, so even if you’re new to this, you’ll be up and running in no time! By the end, you’ll be on Cloud 9 with a portfolio that truly speaks for you!

The following are Cloud-9 steps for making any website portfolio, along with thorough guides:

• Cloud-9.1: Purchasing Your Domain with Amazon Route 53

Note: This is an ongoing blog series! Check back on this main blog from time to time for updates on the step-by-step process.