How to Publish an Online Portfolio?

An online portfolio is crucial for creatives looking to showcase their work, build a personal brand, or land well-paid gigs. Whether you’re an architect, graphic designer, writer, or any other creative professional, an online portfolio is your best introduction.

This guide will explain how to create and publish an effective online portfolio using Publuu, like the one below, and how to share it with the world and use it to promote your creative talents.

1. Create a PDF portfolio

Before getting into the technical aspects of portfolio creation, collect and organize your best work. Choose projects that best represent your skills, style, and range. Remember, when creating a portfolio, quality is more important than quantity.

Create your portfolio using software suited to your field:

• Graphic designers: Use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, or free or affordable alternatives like Inkscape, Gimp or Scribus.

• Photographers: Use Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or album creation tools like Photo Manager or ACDSee.

• Writers: Use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or tools specifically for writing, like Scrivener.

Make sure your portfolio is well-structured and effectively highlights your projects. When finished, export your portfolio as a PDF file. Often, selecting the “Print as PDF” option in your graphics program is all you need.

2. Upload your PDF

To upload your PDF:

1. Register with Publuu or log into your account if you already have one

2. Click the Add PDF button and select your PDF portfolio file, or:
   

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   or drag it here

3. Once uploaded, Publuu will automatically convert your PDF file into an interactive online portfolio.

 

3. Customize anytime

The Publuu editor lets you add interactive elements to your portfolio, such as:

• Links to other flipbook pages or external content, like your Behance profile or LinkedIn

• Videos showing your work or presenting your creations in action

• Animated backgrounds or background music

• Slideshows or pop-up galleries

4. Share easily as a link

Publuu offers multiple ways to share your portfolio. Copy the link from the control panel or use the Share function in our toolbar. You can post the link anywhere – in an email, message on social media, or even share it as a QR code.

 

5. Embed on a website

If you want to place an online portfolio on your website or WordPress blog, follow the steps below:

1. Select the Embed option (it looks like triangular brackets) under your converted portfolio.
   
   
   
   
2. In the embed editor, you have three main choices: you can embed it as a player with a background, as a player without background, or as a button.

   For the player options, you can:

   ▪️ Adjust your portoflio size and set it to automatically fit the webpage width
   ▪️ Select the background
   ▪️ Select the page that shows first when opened
   
   
   
   

   For buttons:

   ▪️ Choose to open it in a pop-up or new tab
   ▪️ Set the button size
   ▪️ Select the starting page when clicked
   
   
3. After configuring your options, Publuu will create an embed code for you.
   
   
4. Click the Copy button to copy this code, then go to your website’s editor and access the HTML section.
   
   
5. Paste the embed code where you want your portfolio to appear on your webpage.
   
   💡In WordPress, edit your page and look for an Edit HTML option or switch to the Text tab. Other website builders will have similar options.
   
   
6. Save and publish your changes to make the portfolio visible on your site.

 

6. Post on social media

Sharing your flipbook on social media is often easier than trying to upload a PDF directly, especially on platforms like Facebook that may not allow PDF uploads in posts.

• To post your flipbook portfolio online on social media platforms like Behance, LinkedIn, or Artstation get the link as described above. You can also use Publuu’s Share feature for quick posting to popular social networks.

• Before you sharing it with a wider audience, go to Name and Description and give it a catchy name, like John Doe’s Artist Portfolio.

• Paste your portfolio link into a new post on your chosen social media platform, and add a description and key points. The platform will automatically generate a preview of it, showing the cover, title, and description – so make them attractive!

You can also share a specific page of your portfolio by opening that page and copying its URL.

 

7. Track your online portfolio’s reach

Creating a portfolio is only the beginning – you’ll want to improve it and tailor it to what your audience finds most interesting. Publuu’s analytics not only show you the bare data, but also help you understand your audience better.

 

Use Publuu tracking links

When you share your portfolio, use Publuu tracking links. These special links allow you to see if someone has opened your portfolio.

 

How to check Publuu analytics data

1. Log in to your Publuu account and look for your portfolio

2. Go to Show statistics

3. Next, you’ll be able can see how much time people spend viewing your portfolio, which pages are the most popular and even how readers interact with any interactive elements you’ve added.

Online porfolio FAQ

What is an online portfolio?

An online portfolio is a collection of your best work that you showcase online as a creative artist, such as a writer, designer, or photographer. It’s a digital version of a physical folder containing your best projects. With an online portfolio, you can easily showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.

 

What is the best free online portfolio?

Many people publish a free portfolio using free portfolio website builders, but this approach may lack professionalism.

Publuu offers a great option with a free trial period for creating a portfolio. It allows you to turn your PDF portfolio into an interactive flipbook that looks like a real book or magazine on your mobile device screen. You can easily share it online and track how many people view it.

 

How do I create an online portfolio?

To create an online portfolio follow the below steps:

• Select your best work and compile it into a PDF file

• Create a Publuu account and upload your PDF, which will be turned into a professional online portfolio

• Share the link to your portfolio online, adding links, videos, or sounds to make it more interesting

 

Conclusion

Creating an online portfolio is a fantastic way to showcase your talents to the world. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily turn your PDF portfolio into a fascinating interactive flipbook.

With Publuu, you can effortlessly share your work, track its reach, and make a lasting impression on potential clients and employers. It’s a powerful tool for building your portfolio!

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