Step 1
Start with one strong proof item
A single finished project with context beats a half-finished gallery. Use it to show taste, process, and the type of work you want more of.
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Visual preview
See the kind of site this guide supports.
The advice is paired with template previews so readers can connect the launch step to an actual starting point.
Step 2
Make the homepage answer one question
Visitors should understand who you are, what kind of work you do, and what to do next without reading a long pitch.
Step 3
Check the share details
Before sending the link, review title tags, descriptions, social preview images, and the contact path.
Next step
Use the guide while the site is still fresh.
Start from a template, make one focused first version, and use the CMS checklist to keep the next action visible.