Introduction
As a final-year Computer Engineering student and aspiring Full Stack Developer, I decided to build a modern developer portfolio using Next.js, React, and Vercel. In this blog, I’ll share how I designed, deployed, and optimized my portfolio with a custom domain and SEO best practices.
Why Every Developer Needs a Portfolio
In today’s competitive tech industry, a resume alone is not enough. Recruiters want to see your work, not just read about it.
A developer portfolio helps you:
Showcase real projects
Prove your technical skills
Stand out from other candidates
Build a personal brand
Improve chances of getting interviews
As a student and fresher, a portfolio becomes your strongest asset.
Tech Stack I Used
To build my developer portfolio, I used React.js for creating reusable and maintainable UI components, Next.js for better performance, SEO optimization, and file-based routing, Vercel for fast and reliable deployment with automatic HTTPS and global CDN support, and a custom domain to enhance personal branding, improve credibility, and make the portfolio more professional and recruiter-friendly.
SEO Optimization
SEO was a major focus.
Steps I followed:
Added meta tags for all pages
Configured Open Graph tags
Generated sitemap using next-sitemap
Added robots.txt
Verified domain on Google Search Console
Used proper heading structure (H1–H3)
This helps the portfolio rank better on Google.
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