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Build a Freelancer Portfolio Website

Show your work, explain your services, and make it easy for clients to contact you—without wrestling with templates.

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A Smarter Way to Build Portfolio Websites

Describe your skills and projects in plain English. Instance turns it into a clean, credible portfolio with case studies, services, and clear contact paths—ready to publish.

Natural language input

Tell us your niche, services, and the kind of work you want more of.

Project & case study blocks

Show outcomes, process, and visuals with structured case study sections.

Service pages

Explain packages, scope, and typical timelines with clear CTAs.

Testimonials & logos

Add social proof to build trust and shorten the decision cycle.

Clean, exportable code

Production-ready React + TypeScript with Tailwind you can extend anytime.

Instant deploy & domains

Publish in one click on your domain, or share as an installable PWA.

How It Works

1. Describe your practice

Outline your skills, target clients, services, and a few standout projects.

2. Instance builds your site

Get a polished portfolio with project pages, services, about, and contact flows—ready to review.

3. Publish & refine

Go live in minutes, then update copy, images, and sections via prompts or visual editing.

Why Choose Instance for Freelancer Portfolios?

Your work should be the focus—not your website tool. Instance is message-first and fast to update as you ship new projects.

Beyond templates

Layouts adapt to your work style—case studies, galleries, or productized services.

Developer-friendly

Export the full React/TypeScript codebase to add custom components or APIs.

Content intelligence

AI drafts intros, project summaries, and CTAs aligned with the clients you want.

Performance & SEO

Fast, accessible pages with SEO-friendly markup so your work is discoverable.

Easy publishing

One-click deploy, custom domains, and shareable preview links for quick feedback.

Responsive by default

Your portfolio looks great on phones—where many clients first view your work.

Continuous iteration

Add new projects, tweak services, or swap CTAs in seconds—no downtime.

Lead-ready

Built-in inquiry forms with validation and a thank-you state; extend storage after export.

Built to win better clients

Show the work you’re proud of, frame the outcomes, and guide visitors to contact you or book a call—without extra overhead.

Why it works

  • Message-first: Lead with outcomes and process, not just screenshots.
  • Rapid updates: Post new projects or refresh copy in seconds.
  • Realistic previews: Instantly see desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts.
  • Always live: Publish once and keep improving as your portfolio grows.
Result: a portfolio that looks sharp today and scales with your freelance practice.

Instance vs. portfolio builders

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Portfolio builders

  • From description to site

    Generate a full portfolio with projects, services, and contact in seconds.

    Template assembly

    Pick a theme and spend hours fitting your work into rigid blocks.

  • Case-study structure

    Problem, approach, outcomes, and visuals arranged for credibility.

    Gallery-only pages

    Grids of images with little room for narrative or measurable results.

  • Content intelligence

    AI helps write intros, project blurbs, and calls to work together.

    Manual copywriting

    Rewrite placeholders and hope the message hits the mark.

  • Clean, exportable code

    React + TypeScript with Tailwind; extend or integrate freely.

    Closed systems

    Limited control, plugin bloat, or messy underlying markup.

  • Flexible editing

    Prompt or use the visual editor; rollback safely with history.

    Rigid editors

    Edits constrained by template boundaries and widget options.

  • Fast publishing

    Go live on your domain or share as a PWA in one click.

    Slower launch

    Manual DNS, plugin setup, and QA before your site is client-ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add case studies with images and videos?

Yes. Use project pages to add galleries, captions, embeds, and outcome summaries.

Can I include downloadable resumes or rate cards?

Yes. Link to PDFs or add a “Hire me” section with packages and starting prices.

Can I collect inquiries securely?

Yes. Add a validated contact form with a thank-you state. Store entries in the built-in database or extend after export.

Can I blog or publish articles?

You can create a resources/news section. After export, connect any headless CMS if you prefer.

Can I use my own domain and email?

Yes. Publish to a custom domain and continue using your email provider for routing and replies.

Is the site mobile-friendly and fast?

Pages are responsive by default with clean, performant code and accessible components.

Can I export the code?

Absolutely. Download the full React + TypeScript project to add custom components, analytics, or APIs.

Can I run multiple portfolios (e.g., design + dev)?

Yes. Create separate sections or microsites, each with its own projects and services.

Launch a portfolio that books better clients.

Turn your best work into clear case studies, add simple contact flows, and go live on your domain in minutes.

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