Create a Portfolio Website with AI in 10 Minutes
Your portfolio is your most important marketing tool. It should showcase your best work, communicate your style, and make it easy for clients to contact you. AI makes building one fast and painless.
The 10-Minute Portfolio
Minutes 1-3: The Prompt
Open Genesis AI and write a detailed prompt. Include:
- Your profession (designer, developer, photographer, etc.)
- Your style (minimal, bold, dark, colourful)
- Sections you want (hero with tagline, project grid, about me, contact)
- Any specific elements (dark background, serif headings, grid layout for projects)
Example: "Create a portfolio for a UI/UX designer. Minimal dark theme with off-white text. Include a full-width hero with my name and tagline, a 3-column project grid with hover effects, an about section with photo, skills list, and a contact form."
Minutes 4-6: Customise
Replace the generated placeholder content with your real information:
- Your name and professional tagline
- Project thumbnails and descriptions
- About me text and photo
- Contact details and social links
Minutes 7-8: Refine
Use the AI chat to make adjustments: "Add more spacing between projects" or "Make the contact section stand out more." Tweak colours to match your personal brand.
Minutes 9-10: Publish
Connect your domain (or use a Genesis subdomain) and hit publish. Your portfolio is live.
Portfolio Best Practices
- Show, don't tell — Lead with your best 4-6 projects, not a wall of text
- Keep it focused — If you do multiple things, create separate pages or sections
- Make contact easy — A clear email address or contact form, visible on every page
- Update regularly — Remove old work that no longer represents your skill level
- Fast loading — Optimise images so your portfolio loads instantly
Beyond the Basics
Once your portfolio is live, consider adding case studies for your best projects, a blog to share your process, and testimonials from past clients. AI can help generate all of these quickly.