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Portfolio

Build your first portfolio

Turn your practice into a simple collection of work.

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Choose a small selection

Start with a few strong examples that show what you can make. Quality and relevance matter more than filling a page.

Make the examples easy to view

Use a simple page or document with working video links. Check that someone can open it on a phone without requesting access.

Label practice work honestly

Describe self-made examples as sample or practice content. Do not suggest a brand commissioned you if it did not.

Explain how to contact you

Include a short introduction, the kind of content you create and a business contact route. Keep navigation simple.

Describe each example

Give each piece a short title and a sentence explaining what you made. Note the format and whether it is a self-made sample. This helps someone understand your work without guessing at the context.

Check the viewing experience

Open your portfolio on a phone and in a signed-out browser. Test every video link. If files require access requests, change the viewing permissions or choose a different way to present them.

Take it one step at a time.

Try one suggestion, review what happened and build from there.

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