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How to Build a clean Portfolio Website in Moments: Free Template Included! 🚀

As a developer or designer 🌟, creating a personal portfolio is key to landing that dream job! Your portfolio speaks volumes about your skills, creativity, and passion, showcasing your best projects to potential employers. 🚀 In this guide, I'll show you how to build your very own portfolio website and host it for free

Demo

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, why not take a peek at what your portfolio could look like? Head over to my portfolio and prepare to be amazed! here

🛠️ Get Your Hands on the Code

Ready to make this template your own? Awesome! Here's how to get started:

  1. Visit this GitHub repo
  2. Click that "Fork" button in the top right corner
  3. Boom! You now have your own copy to customize

🎨 Customizing Your Portfolio

Now for the fun part - making this portfolio uniquely yours!

  1. Make it Personal: Replace "Hayder" with your name throughout the template.
  2. Show Your Face: Swap out the profile picture (me.jpeg) with your best shot.
  3. Tell Your Story: Update the "About Me" section with your unique journey.
  4. Flaunt Your Skills: Add or remove skills in the "Technical Stack" section.
  5. Showcase Your Work: Replace the project examples with your own awesome creations.

🚀 Launch Your Portfolio to the Stars

Once you've made the template your own, it's time to share it with the world! Here's how:

  1. Push your changes to your GitHub repo
  2. Go to your repo's Settings > Pages
  3. Select your main branch as the source
  4. Click Save, and voila! Your portfolio is live at https://yourusername.github.io/repo-name/

this is a YouTube video for more explanation here

🎉 You Did It!

Congratulations, you tech wizard! 🧙‍♂️ You now have a stunning portfolio that's sure to impress. Remember, this is just the beginning - keep updating your portfolio with new projects and skills as you grow.
Got questions? Need help? Or just want to show off your new portfolio? Drop a comment below or reach out to me directly. Let's celebrate your awesome new online presence together! 🎊
Happy coding, and may the job offers be ever in your favor! 💼✨

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