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Preparing Content for a Website Portfolio

By Eric Miller, About.com

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Categorize Your Work

Before selecting work to present, it often needs to be broken into categories. If you are presenting a small selection of work, one section may be enough. However, if you are presenting different types of work, aimed at different audiences, there are several ways to divide it for a better user experience:

  • Type of Media: A common breakdown is separating your work by major categories such as print, web and illustration.
  • Type of Work: Depending on your focus, present your work in categories such as book design, packaging, posters, business cards, brochures, etc.
  • Industry: Show your work by industry, such as music, non-profit, entertainment, law, etc. This is effective if you focus on a few industries.

You can also offer your users multiple ways to browse your work, combining the methods above.

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