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4 reasons every creative needs an online portfolio

By Creative Bloq Staff

Discover why, as a creative, having an online presence is an absolute must.

There’s a lot of competition when it comes to jobs in the creative industries, so you need to make sure you stand out from the crowds. One of the best ways to get yourself and your work noticed is with an online portfolio, and it doesn’t need to be as time-consuming or complicated as you might think.

Online portfolio platform Format (opens in new tab) offers a comprehensive toolset to help you create a professional-looking website with ease, no coding necessary. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry, or a seasoned pro, Format offers full customisation, flexible layouts and premium fonts to enable the creation of a portfolio that showcases your talent and personality in all its glory. Here are four reasons why you need to do exactly that.

Easily found, easily hired

The creative industry is competitive, yes, but it’s also booming, which means there’s plenty of jobs for the taking. However, the downside to this is it means potential employers have very little time to find, and therefore hire, new talent, so you have just seconds to make a lasting impression. Format’s fully flexible, customisable website themes will enable you to create an online portfolio that’s so impressive, hiring managers will race to hit the ‘contact’ button. Remember, the easier you are to find, the easier you are to hire. 

Time is money

Your clients are busy people, but you are too, right? Time is money for a creative and you no doubt have very little to spare, so the last thing you need is to be spending hours updating your portfolio. With Format, you can stay relevant at the click of just a few buttons, simply add your best new work, save and voila!

Stay ahead of the game

Keeping up with the fast pace of the creative industry is vital if you want to succeed. And with Format you’re already one step ahead. As well as being able to create a kick-ass online portfolio, Format’s platform provides access to e-commerce, client proofing, marketing and blogging tools too. So if one day you want to sell your designs online or create a marketing campaign, Format has you covered. 

The key to success

There’s still a lot to be said for traditional portfolios, however the very nature of the medium means getting any feedback can be a slow and tricky process. The beauty of an online portfolio is, even though it may seem daunting presenting yourself to the world, it provides a huge amount of scope for constructive feedback. Especially with Format. The Format support team is made up of creators, just like you, who are available to answer any questions you might have about your website and how best to present yourself, so ask away and get your portfolio in the best shape it’s ever been. 

There’s no doubt about it, having an online portfolio is a must if you’re serious about making a career in the creative industries. Format provides all the information and tools you need to create a fully customisable, stand out portfolio, without the need to navigate tricky programming. So what are you waiting for? Get started with Format (opens in new tab) today and watch the commissions come rolling in.

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The Creative Bloq team is made up of a group of design fans, and has changed and evolved since Creative Bloq began back in 2012. The current website team consists of six full-time members of staff: Editor Kerrie Hughes, Deputy Editor Rosie Hilder, Deals Editor Beren Neale, Senior News Editor Daniel Piper, Digital Arts and Design Editor Ian Dean, and Staff Writer Amelia Bamsey, as well as a roster of freelancers from around the world. The 3D World and ImagineFX magazine teams also pitch in, ensuring that content from 3D World and ImagineFX is represented on Creative Bloq. 

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