Portfolio Review

Friday, August 25, 2023

Yannis Tsarouchis, Dancing in Real Life
Yannis Tsarouchis, Dancing in Real Life

Portfolio Review

It has been a while since I have worked on my own website.

Recently I have invested time into building my Eleventy Jamstack project. I also built a website project for a client.

Taste the Tropics, Rum Raisin Ice Cream
Taste the Tropics, Rum Raisin Ice Cream

It is important to review websites and keep them up to date. My website is broad with a lot of sections and it needs review from time to time. I have a portfolio of work that I have done for clients. It is important for me to show and people to see what I can do.

Many past clients have gone out of business or have died. For those whose websites are gone I am posting client websites on my server.

Aveda Who am I to be Vital?
Aveda ad "Who am I to be Vital?"

Reviving and posting old websites is somewhat a process of archeology. It is surprising to rediscover the work I did. Some of it is pretty amazing. I find little things that I did or built that will be useful for building future websites.

I tend to forget the things that I made, especially the JavaScript functions. Each website has some kind of embellishment. Usually I add a new code format as web development has progressed.

Simple HTML and CSS can do a lot. I embrace new, complicated technologies but for most projects they are not needed. Clients need clean design and good copy that embraces and supports their brand.

Bill Miller Lives
Bill Miller Lives

I am updating my website to showcase the work I do, preparing for new clients. A good client for me is someone who is starting a new business and needs a website to market themselves. I help to create new content. I help to create the client's brand.

It feels good to look back on my record of success. I am looking forward to the next journey.