Portfolio Redesign

[Qodestackr]

TODO List: Building Your Portfolio Website

1. Set Up Development Environment

• [ ] Install Node.js and npm (if not already installed)
• [ ] Set up a new Next.js project

  npx create-next-app@latest your-portfolio-name
  cd your-portfolio-name

• [ ] Install additional dependencies (e.g., Tailwind CSS for styling)

2. Design and Layout

• [ ] Create a basic layout component (header, main content area, footer)
• [ ] Design a responsive navigation menu
• [ ] Set up routing for different pages

3. Home Page

• [ ] Create an engaging hero section introducing yourself
• [ ] Add a brief overview of your expertise areas
• [ ] Include a call-to-action for potential clients

4. Industry Pages

• [ ] Create separate pages for each industry:
  • [ ] Fintech
  • [ ] AgriTech
  • [ ] Insurance-Healthcare
  • [ ] Healthcare
• [ ] For each industry page:
  • [ ] Write an overview of your experience in the sector
  • [ ] List relevant skills and technologies
  • [ ] Showcase 2-3 projects or case studies (use the portfolio item template)

5. Blog Section

• [ ] Set up a blog index page
• [ ] Create a template for individual blog posts
• [ ] Write 3-5 initial blog posts on relevant topics
• [ ] Implement pagination or infinite scroll for the blog index

6. About Page

• [ ] Write a comprehensive bio highlighting your experience
• [ ] List your key skills and certifications
• [ ] Include a professional photo

7. Contact Page

• [ ] Create a contact form (consider using a service like Formspree for handling submissions)
• [ ] Add your professional social media links
• [ ] Include your email and any other preferred contact methods

8. Projects/Case Studies

• [ ] Create a template for showcasing individual projects
• [ ] Add 3-5 detailed case studies across your industry specializations

9. SEO and Performance

• [ ] Implement SEO best practices (meta tags, semantic HTML)
• [ ] Optimize images and assets for fast loading
• [ ] Set up a sitemap

10. Testing and Deployment

• [ ] Test the website across different devices and browsers
• [ ] Set up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• [ ] Deploy the website (consider platforms like Vercel or Netlify)

11. Final Touches

• [ ] Add animations or transitions for a polished feel
• [ ] Implement dark mode (optional)
• [ ] Create a custom 404 page

12. Launch and Promote

• [ ] Announce your new portfolio on LinkedIn and other professional networks
• [ ] Share your blog posts to start driving traffic

Remember to regularly update your portfolio with new projects and blog posts to keep it fresh and relevant.