Define portfolio goals — target roles and industries
Case study template — problem, process, results
Select CMS or builder — Webflow vs Squarespace vs custom
Wireframe homepage layout — hero, work grid, about preview
5wCollect 4–6 best projects for initial portfolio
6wAbout page — photo, bio, and resume download
SEO basics — meta titles, alt text, and sitemap
Mobile responsiveness check — test on all screen sizes
3wDesign system — typography, colors, and component library