Telecharger: Tutsplus – Advanced Portfolio Techniques

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Telecharger: Tutsplus – Advanced Portfolio Techniques

Author: Wes McDowell
Release date: April 29, 2013 | Duration: 2h 58m 4s
Homepage: https://tutsplus.com/course/advanced-portfolio-techniques/

It’s easy to second guess yourself when you’re building your portfolio. Is it too much? Too little? Will this help me land the job or client I need? If you’ve already built a portfolio website or two and want to kick your next one up a notch, Wes McDowell has your back. In this course, he’ll teach you simple strategies for taking your portfolio website to the next level. If your current portfolio is lacking a bit of luster, then this course is for you.

Introduction
- Course Overview
Site Structure
- Why Single Page Sites Are a Bad Idea
- Pages We Are Going to Cover
The Homepage
- What Your Homepage Should Accomplish
- The Image Slider
- Designing the Image Slider Promo
- Social Sharing
Case Studies
- What is a Case Study?
- How to Craft a Compelling Case Study
- Writing a Case Study, Start to Finish
- Presentation Counts
- Positioning Your Case Studies For Maximum Impact
Client Testimonials
- Why Testimonials are Important
- Strategies for Getting Amazing Testimonials
- Turning a Client Feedback Survey into a Winning Testimonial
- Where You Should Put Your Testimonials
Showcasing Your Work
- The Portfolio Page Structure
- Sharing Your Work
Your Blog
- Why a Blog is Important to Your Site
- Design & User Interface Tips
- MIni-Blogrolls
The About Page
- How to Write a Compelling Bio
- Writing my Bio, Start to Finish
- Adding a Photo
Kick it Up a Notch With Video
- Homepage Welcome Videos
- Video Case Studies
- Video Testimonials
- What You Will Need
- Shooting Tips
- Hosting Options
The Hard Sell
- The All-Important Call-to-Action
- The Bigger (Better) Contact Form
Conclusion