Web portfolio

As more and more people and professionals grow dependent on the internet, it makes sense that portfolios would follow this trend. A web portfolio is an important tool for creatives of all types- illustrators, actors, directors, advertising creatives, copywriters, voice-over writers, music business excecutives, all of them benefit from the increased publicity and accessibilty of a web portfolio.

Web portfolios offer several advantages over their physical counterparts. In addition to being more accessible and less easily damaged, they also allow artists to categorize their work. This can be especially useful to people who have different styles, media or types of work; viewers can select the work that's relevant to their purpose.

Tips for Creating a Web Portfolio
When designing a web portfolio for any creative area, the design of the site becomes part of the content housed within the portfolio.

Test a web portfolio Every web portfolio should be tested in the four major web platforms, Explorer, [www.apple.com/safari/download/ Safari], [www.mozilla.com/ Firefox] and Opera, or you run the risk of technical failure.

Print Portfolios vs. Web Portfolios
Since each type of portfolio offers distinct advantages, many professionals employ both types to have the maximum amount of visibility and accessibility to potential clients and employers. Web portfolios allow instantaneous access worldwide, with several organizational options and the ability to combine sounds and video with still images and text. Print portfolios are often used in face-to-face interviews for several reasons; they are not subject to technical failure and they provide more interesting conversation pieces during interviews. While web portfolios are becoming increasingly popular, print books are still considered standard in more image and text based fields.

Additional Resources
How to Design a Web Portfolio A nuts and bolts guide on how to do it yourself. Should you get stuck, they also happen to offer professional web portfolio design.