Online Portfolio Analysis

http://www.freelancewriter.ws/
http://www.jjdonline.com/
http://www.powazek.com/forhire/welcome.html
http://www.ginapace.com/
http://www.urban-commuter.com/portfolio/noflash/pages/video.htm
http://www.fifty-nine.com/portfolio.php?p=12


Each online portfolio has examples of the work that the person or company does and what they have done in the past.

Most of the sites present some sort of opening statement on the first page. Some of them, such as the Gina Pace site provide easy to find links to the resume. The fiftynifty site, however, does not have any sort of opening statement that I could find in the portfolio section. However, upon further searching on the site, I found a statement made on the homepage.

The design of each portfolio is unique. Some of the portfolios have all of the information on one main page with links to their work. Some of the sites have an introductory paragraph on the first page, with additional pages exemplifying their work and their experience.
Each of the portfolios attempts to describe the work they do in a positive manner. The sites are unique in what information they are giving out.

The freelance writing site and Jacqueline Jones Designs and Fifty Nifty are meant for those who would use their services. Gina, Ron and Derek seem to have made their sites as personal resumes for potential employers.

The colors used on these portfolios are more neutral, mostly blue-gray in color. The sites are more easily navigated and the links are easy to read and concise - less cluttered. There is no over use of graphics and useless information. The fonts are uniform and easy to read. The information and features that are present are all useful to the audience.

Online portfolios are information based and have a purpose. They look professional because the people who made the site want to get hired and want to seem like they know what they are talking about. This helps to get people hired because potential employers may find it impressive that you are able to create a web document and that you are able to write for a variety of mediums. It may also be easier for employers to see exactly what information they want and to get to know you a little bit better.

I would consider including the system of links to my important information in my own online portfolio, samples of work I have done, the toned down color scheme, uniform fonts and an overall professional look.