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How to Build a Stunning Portfolio Website with My New Template + Tutorial

Creating a portfolio website is essential for showcasing your skills and standing out in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re a web developer, designer, or creative professional, having a visually appealing and functional portfolio helps you make a lasting impression. That’s why I’ve developed a brand-new portfolio website template, along with a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial to help you build one with ease!

Why You Need This Template

My portfolio website template is designed to be modern, responsive, and fully customizable. Here’s what makes it special:

  • Responsive Design: It adapts to any screen size—mobile, tablet, or desktop.
  • Fast Loading: Optimized for speed and performance, ensuring a great user experience.
  • Easy Customization: Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it’s easy to modify and make your own.
  • SEO-friendly: Structured with best SEO practices, helping your site rank better.
  • Clean Code: Organized code structure, perfect for both beginners and experienced developers.

Whether you're a beginner just getting started or a seasoned professional looking for a quick solution, this template has everything you need to create a professional-grade portfolio in no time!

Watch the Full Tutorial – Step-by-Step Guide

I’ve also created a detailed YouTube tutorial where I guide you through each step of building and customizing the template. You can follow along, and by the end of the video, you’ll have your very own portfolio website live on the web!

Getting Started

Here’s a snippet to help you kick things off:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">

<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="./assets/about_img.png" type="image/png">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="./assets/css/style.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="./assets/css/responsive.css">
    <title>Steve | Web developer</title>
</head>

<body>
    <!-- Header Section Section Starts Here -->

    <!-- Header Section Section Ends Here -->


    <!-- Hero Section Starts Here -->

    <!-- Hero Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- About Section Starts Here -->

    <!-- About Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Education Section Starts Here -->

    <!-- Education Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Experience Section Starts Here -->

    <!-- Experience Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Services Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Services Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Skills Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Skills Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Portfolio Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Portfolio Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Testimonials Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Testimonials Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Contact Us Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Contact Us Section Ends Here -->

    <!-- Footer Section Starts Here -->


    <!-- Footer Us Section Ends Here -->


    <script src="./assets/js/script.js"></script>
</body>

</html>
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This is just the beginning! In the tutorial, we’ll cover everything from creating sections like About, Skills, Projects, and Contact, to styling them with CSS, and adding interactivity with JavaScript.

Key Features Covered in the Tutorial

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Responsive Layouts: We’ll ensure the site looks good on all devices using CSS media queries.
  • Custom Animations: Add cool hover effects, scrolling animations, and more.

Customize and Make It Your Own

Here’s a sneak peek into the CSS snippet for a clean, modern layout:


@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&family=Syne:wght@400..800&display=swap');

:root {
    --primary-color: #012734;
    --dark-primary-color: #00121C;
    --secondary-color: #FE8B21;
    --light-color: #fff;
    --primary-font: "Syne", system-ui;
    --secondary-font: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    --title-size: clamp(1.3em, 3vw, 2.5em);
    --muted-text-color: lightgray;
}
* {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--secondary-font);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--light-color);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
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This gives your portfolio a clean and professional feel. In the tutorial, you’ll learn how to take this even further with unique styles and advanced customization.

Ready to Start?

Head over to my YouTube channel to watch the full tutorial and start building your portfolio today! If you’re looking for a shortcut, you can also purchase the template directly from my Our Shop.

This portfolio website template will help you:

  • Launch faster with pre-built code.
  • Learn and grow by following the detailed tutorial.
  • Impress employers with a high-quality portfolio.

Let’s build your dream portfolio together! 🙌

Don’t forget: If you like the template or tutorial, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel for more web development content. And feel free to share your finished portfolio with me—I’d love to see what you create!

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