If you’re an indie hacker, developer, or designer, chances are you’ve wasted way too much time tweaking your portfolio instead of shipping.
I did too.
So I built (and now use) 4 ultra-focused website templates, each designed for a specific type of builder. No fluff. No “personal branding” nonsense. Just clear signal.
If your website feels like a distraction instead of a tool, this post is for you.
👉 Goal: save time, get clarity, and look credible fast.
1. Casefolio — Save 10 Hours Explaining Your Work
Best for: Designers, product thinkers, consultants
Avilable On: Dev Resources
Most portfolios fail because they show what you made, not how you think.
Casefolio fixes that.
What it does for you:
- Turns your work into clear case studies
- Explains decisions, tradeoffs, and outcomes
- Positions you as a senior thinker, not a pixel pusher
Instead of jumping on calls to “walk people through your process,” your site does it for you.
⏱️ Time saved: No more writing long emails or Notion docs to explain your work.
Actionable win:
Use Casefolio when applying for roles or pitching clients — just drop the link.
2. OnePageDev — Replace Your Resume Entirely
Best for: Frontend & full-stack developers
Avilable On: Dev Resources
Resumes are boring. PDFs get ignored. Multi-page portfolios never get fully read.
OnePageDev is built around a simple idea:
“If someone gives me 60 seconds, what should they see?”
What it does for you:
- Shows your stack, experience, and projects in one flow
- Feels technical, clean, and fast
- Works perfectly as a resume replacement
⏱️ Time saved: No tailoring resumes for every job.
Actionable win:
Put the link in your email signature and job applications.
3. ProofStack — Stop Saying “Trust Me”
Best for: Engineers, consultants, performance-focused builders
Avilable On: Dev Resources
Pretty portfolios are easy to ignore.
Numbers aren’t.
ProofStack is built around metrics, results, and evidence.
What it does for you:
- Highlights impact, benchmarks, and outcomes
- Builds instant trust with founders & CTOs
- Makes your work feel real, not theoretical
⏱️ Time saved: Less convincing. Fewer follow-up questions.
Actionable win:
Use ProofStack when selling services or consulting.
4. SoloFounder — Build in Public Without the Cringe
Best for: Indie hackers, solo founders, makers
Avilable On: Dev Resources
Not everything needs to be polished.
Sometimes raw > perfect.
SoloFounder is like a live founder log.
What it does for you:
- Documents progress, revenue, and lessons
- Builds trust through transparency
- Attracts other builders and early users naturally
⏱️ Time saved: No overthinking branding or “launch posts.”
Actionable win:
Update it weekly like a journal. Let people follow the journey.
Why This Matters (Quick Reality Check)
Your website should be:
- A tool, not a side project
- Clear in under 1 minute
- Honest about what you actually do
If your site doesn’t do that, it’s costing you time and opportunities.
Final Thought
You don’t need:
❌ More animations
❌ More pages
❌ More clever copy
You need clarity.
Your turn 👇
What’s the one tool or website that saved you the most time as a builder?
Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for better setups.
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