Hi, I’m RuizuKun_Dev, your friendly neighborhood Game Developer.
Introduction
Recently I’ve spent at least 50% of my time while on the DevForum reading Portfolios; and I have probably been through hundreds of them at the time of writing this Guide.
This Template for Portfolios is outdated and using it does not provide enough Information to get Clients especially with an underwhelming Portfolio, so I made a decision to fix that and help you all increase your sales!
In this guide you’ll learn how to write a portfolio that communicates all the information needed to get more prospects and increase your sales!
1.The Title
The Title is as important as the Thread itself; you must make it grab attention to increase prospects.
I would suggest this Format:
Role(s) Name’s Portfolio
Examples;
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Experienced Programmer | Jasmine’s Portfolio
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Lowpoly Builder| Gordon’s Portfolio
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R15 & Custom Rigs Animator | Walt’s Portfolio
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SFX, GFX, 3D Modelling | Jack’s Portfolio
When prospects look for Developers to hire they have Roles they need in mind which your Title will grab their attention.
2. About You
Tell your prospects about your personality, pass work, years of experience and why you are the perfect guy or gal for the job.
3. Showcase
This is the most important section of all, it will make or break your chances of getting a Commission!
Prospects are expecting to see;
- Your work
- How much it cost
- How much time it took
- Your Website or Portfolio on 3rd party sites
Provide images, GIFs & videos of your work, state a price of how much it cost and how much time it took.
When showing your work make sure that it can be seen instantly without too many extra clicks, be mindful of Mobile users.
4. Payment
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You must always state a clear Price
- State Price Range, Hourly Rate, Packages, Percentage
- State your Payment Methods
- Use your Showcase to put a price tag on your Services & Products
- State your terms and conditions; Pay first, Half and Half, etc
- “Prices are negotiable” is generic and doesn’t mean anything by itself, please don’t state this without context
Your prospects will have an ideal budget & payment method in mind; stating your prices upfront is genuine and will help prospects decide weather you are or are not the right person with the right budget for the job.
5. Availability
State how much time you dedicate yourself to your Services and Products;
- How many hours per week/day you work on Commissions
- How many assets can you produce in x amount of time
- Your days off, upcoming vacations, exam, school, plans, etc
Your prospects has a Deadline that must be met; by stating your Availability and Time cost this helps prospects make better decisions based on their goals which increases your chances of getting hired.
6. Contact
- Discord (if you don’t have an account make one)
- Roblox Profile
- etc
Summary
- Your title must communicate clearly and grab attention
- Tell the world about yourself, what you do and most importantly why you are perfect for the job
- Showcase your best work well
- Be upfront and state your Prices and Payment Methods
- State how much time you dedicate yourself to Commissions
- Contacts, get in touch with your Prospects and turn them into Clients
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Thanks for reading all the way to the end, here’s a high-five! 