Step 1
Define the first publish target
Name the audience, service, or gallery that the first version should support.
Setup service
Portfolio website setup service checklist
A setup service should produce a reviewable first version, not a long abstract redesign plan.
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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
Use existing proof
The fastest launch usually comes from curating and contextualizing work that already exists.
Step 3
End with measurable checks
Forms, SEO audit, sitemap, and Search Console submission make the setup complete.
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.