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jk · 02-03-2003, 15:21

Just wanted people's opinnions on their portfolio sites; Is it better to have a personal portfolio or more corporate site with company details etc on there.
Also I was wondering where people get most of their clients from - I know word of mouth + contacts is probably most important but do you get many clients through search engines? I am just wondering how important search engine optimisation, link popularity etc is so I can decide how much time to dedicate to this. If you can give me any links to sites that list web designers, portfolio sites that would be handy as well - John.

robotiks · 04-03-2003, 09:11

Personally I get most of my work through the search engines so Id say it is very important- other people are different though.

jk · 12-03-2003, 09:57

anyone else got any ideas or is it *top secret* ?

dorian · 16-03-2003, 10:35

I must say... I envy robotics that he can get clients like that

how do you do it, man?!?
It's taken me a long time to come up with a portfolio site... categorisation seemed to be the biggest problem - how many sections... what should they be called... but you can see the result of all that at:

www.i-ll-i.com

dorian

mantis25 · 05-04-2003, 14:17

A company that helps you find freelance gigs is www.acquent.com
Pretty professional resource.

Also check oportunities on www.surfstation.lu
under "help wanted section"

hope that helps

06-04-2003, 09:24

well tbh im pretty low spec designer compared to well 100% of the desingers on this forum i say low spec and mean my design expeirance etc is very low - but i am an entrapreuner* spelling :X - and iam always lookin for work! i have asked a few local pubs/clubs if they wanted flyers done for a pretty good price - o.k its not high end desinging but really i am getting by! why worry about anything else - my thoughts on it is if you want something go out n get it - dont be affraid to get yer hands dirty! - well thats my 2 cents!

Regards

Oliver

dorian · 06-04-2003, 14:05

Marko,
No need to be so hard to yourself m8! Self-criticism is good but...
You need to start somewhere! The more stuff you do - the more skilled you will become. Also, I am not sure if it is a good idea to compare yourself to others... you do what you do; and if people are happy that's all that matters!

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jk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 47	portfolio sites .. Just wanted people's opinnions on their portfolio sites; Is it better to have a personal portfolio or more corporate site with company details etc on there. Also I was wondering where people get most of their clients from - I know word of mouth + contacts is probably most important but do you get many clients through search engines? I am just wondering how important search engine optimisation, link popularity etc is so I can decide how much time to dedicate to this. If you can give me any links to sites that list web designers, portfolio sites that would be handy as well - John.

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dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,233	Marko, No need to be so hard to yourself m8! Self-criticism is good but... You need to start somewhere! The more stuff you do - the more skilled you will become. Also, I am not sure if it is a good idea to compare yourself to others... you do what you do; and if people are happy that's all that matters! __________________ ...

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04-03-2003, 09:11	#2 (permalink)
robotiks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 20	Personally I get most of my work through the search engines so Id say it is very important- other people are different though.

12-03-2003, 09:57	#3 (permalink)
jk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 47	anyone else got any ideas or is it top secret ?

16-03-2003, 10:35	#4 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,233	I must say... I envy robotics that he can get clients like that how do you do it, man?!? It's taken me a long time to come up with a portfolio site... categorisation seemed to be the biggest problem - how many sections... what should they be called... but you can see the result of all that at: www.i-ll-i.com dorian

05-04-2003, 14:17	#5 (permalink)
mantis25 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5	A company that helps you find freelance gigs is www.acquent.com Pretty professional resource. Also check oportunities on www.surfstation.lu under "help wanted section" hope that helps

06-04-2003, 09:24	#6 (permalink)
Marko1888 Posts: n/a	well tbh im pretty low spec designer compared to well 100% of the desingers on this forum i say low spec and mean my design expeirance etc is very low - but i am an entrapreuner* spelling :X - and iam always lookin for work! i have asked a few local pubs/clubs if they wanted flyers done for a pretty good price - o.k its not high end desinging but really i am getting by! why worry about anything else - my thoughts on it is if you want something go out n get it - dont be affraid to get yer hands dirty! - well thats my 2 cents! Regards Oliver

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