{"id":52,"date":"2021-08-24T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T09:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2026-03-08T23:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:21:58","slug":"web-developer-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/web-developer-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Powerful Web Developer Portfolio (With Examples!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to be taken seriously as a web developer, land the best clients, and work remotely,&nbsp;<strong>an online, public web developer portfolio site is non-negotiable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>web developer portfolio site<\/strong> is your very own designated area on the internet where you can showcase the web dev work you\u2019re so proud of and get hired for it. Without it, you run the risk of being completely invisible to your dream clients or prospective employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on below to learn how to build an impressive professional portfolio \u2014 and land client projects doing what you love! Also, have a look at this video by Arc&#8217;s Head of DevRel (<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/author\/droberts\/\">David Roberts<\/a>) on how to go about building a portfolio that gets their attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Web Developer Portfolios: Why You Need One &amp; How To Make It | Arc.dev\" width=\"1128\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yeKgejV-3YI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Developers often make portfolio websites for themselves. But to make an effective one, first ask yourself why you&#8217;re making it and who it&#8217;s for. Is it actually supposed to help your career and attract recruiters? In this video, David Roberts, Head of Developer Relations at Arc, discusses how you can make a portfolio that works for you \u2014 and actually gives you a return on your time investment!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking to hire the best remote developers? Arc can help you:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ <br>\u26a1\ufe0f Hire 4x faster with vetted candidates (qualified and interview-ready)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\"><em><strong>Try Arc to hire top developers now \u2192<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-web-developer-portfolio%3F\">What is a Web Developer Portfolio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A web developer portfolio is an online collection of your best web dev projects that accurately represent your skills, your abilities, and the quality of your work. It acts as a curated collection of your proudest professional web development examples you can show potential employers or clients to get yourself hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-you-need-one%3F\">Why Do You Need One?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When getting hired as a web developer, a portfolio of your best past projects is often a requirement. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/resume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume<\/a>&nbsp;has its time and place, but a portfolio is where you show (not tell) what you\u2019re really capable of doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when it\u2019s not a requirement, a web development portfolio site can help you stand out. It demonstrates your commitment and dedication to showcasing your work. It\u2019s also an opportunity for you to represent your work in the best light possible and show your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-should-you-host-your-web-development-portfolio%3F\">Where Should You Host Your Web Development Portfolio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are existing platforms you can host your web development portfolio on without too much upfront work. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dribbble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CodePen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what will <em>really<\/em> set you apart is using a self-hosted personal website, powered by a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostpapa.com\/web-hosting-plan\/\">web hosting provider<\/a>, to demonstrate your web development skills.One way to ensure the security of your self-hosted personal website is by choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/ultahost.com\/ddos-protected-vps\">VPS with DDoS protection<\/a> to safeguard it against malicious attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated portfolio website is your own personal corner of the internet where you can provide more information on who you are and the context of your web development projects. You can even link to any other platforms you\u2019re active on, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stackoverflow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StackOverflow<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/quora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quora<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medium<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the purpose of this post, we\u2019ll be referring to a web developer portfolio on a self-hosted personal website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/web-developer-resume\/\">How to Write a Web Developer Resume<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-approach-making-a-web-developer-portfolio%3F\">How to Approach Making a Web Developer Portfolio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you create anything, get clear on the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How you want to represent yourself<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 front-end developer, back-end developer, full-stack developer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The type of work you want to get hired for<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 websites, web applications, API work, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What makes you stand out<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 focus on design, experience with certain technologies, past projects with certain companies or clients, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your best and most unique projects<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 include projects that accurately represent your abilities and web development style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, analyze a variety of web developer portfolios for inspiration. Note down any designs and layouts you like or don\u2019t like. Get creative by thinking about how you can remix what others have done using your unique style. We\u2019ll cover five creative web dev portfolio examples towards the end of this article below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know how you want to portray yourself and how to structure and design your personal website, it\u2019s time to create wireframes just like you would for a client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to start with a simple&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agilealliance.org\/glossary\/mvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum viable product (MVP)<\/a>&nbsp;version of your web developer portfolio website and add more content and functionality over time. The goal is to get your site up and running as soon as possible so you can start attracting remote work opportunities and gather feedback on your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t fall into the trap of spending three to six months creating a fancy professional website with all the bells and whistles. Ship an MVP and treat your site as an ongoing evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/best-resume-builders\/\">8 Best Resume Builders for Software Developers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-your-online-portfolio-include%3F\">What Should Your Online Portfolio Include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven elements you absolutely need to include in your web developer portfolio site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to your projects on other platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to your resume and social media profiles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at each one in detail, and then we\u2019ll cover a nice-to-have extra for your personal website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1.-homepage\">1. Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your web dev portfolio needs a homepage that clearly shows who you are and what you do. Bonus points if you include a headshot of yourself so potential employers or clients can see what you look like.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adham-Dannaway-home.jpg\" alt=\"web developer portfolio examples homepage website\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adham-Dannaway-home.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adham-Dannaway-home-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adham-Dannaway-home-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Example web developer portfolio homepage &#8211; more later in the post!<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ai.googleblog.com\/2012\/08\/users-love-simple-and-familiar-designs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 milliseconds to make an impression<\/a>&nbsp;(and sometimes even just 17 milliseconds!), so make them count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2.-your-various-web-development-skills\">2. Your various web development skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>List the specific skills you have that are most relevant to the type of work you want to get hired for. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/popular-programming-languages-technologies\/\">Programming languages list<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frameworks &amp; libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs &amp; tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, VSCode)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider quantifying your skills using percentages to make this information easy to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/remote-developer-interview-tips\/\">How to Prepare for Remote Interviews as a Web Developer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3.-past-projects\">3. Past projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important part of your web dev portfolio is your projects. Carefully select six to twelve projects, depending on how broad or narrow your focus is. The broader your focus, the more projects you may need to showcase. But try to focus on quality, not quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of this part of your professional portfolio, create a writeup for every project with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short description and context of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approach you used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages, frameworks, libraries, or technologies used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges you faced and how you overcame them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the project was completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshots of or links to the finished product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever possible, include references to the original source code \u2014 for example, in&nbsp;GitHub. Give potential employers and clients a chance to peek behind the curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a pro tip: Create short video clips explaining your project or walking through the main areas of your code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4.-about-page\">4. About page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Diane Laidlaw sample web development portfolio about page\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Example of a well-designed web developer portfolio about page &#8211; more samples to come below!<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your web developer portfolio website needs to have an About page that tells a story about who you are and why you do what you do. Make sure to include a headshot of yourself to humanize yourself and show potential employers or clients exactly who they\u2019d be working with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to include some personal information (e.g. hobbies or funny stories) to bring out your personality and leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5.-contact-information\">5. Contact information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve put the time and effort into creating a web development personal website, it\u2019s time to make the most of your efforts. Make it ridiculously easy for your website visitors to get in touch with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most potential employers and clients won\u2019t have the time or patience to figure out how to contact you if it\u2019s not crystal clear how to do so. They\u2019ll likely just click over to a competitor\u2019s website and get in touch with them instead.,]\\\\]]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to invite your website visitors to get in touch with you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendly link for booking a call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatbot or <a href=\"https:\/\/sleekflow.io\/blog\/chatbot\">live chat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/behavioral-interview-questions-tech\/\">Important Behavioral Questions to Practice Before Your Next Interview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6.-links-to-your-projects-on-other-platforms\">6. Links to your projects on other platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many web developers host their projects on portfolio platforms like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GitHub<\/a>,\u00a0Behance,\u00a0Dribbble,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Portfolio<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CodePen<\/a>, and many more. So chances are potential employers and clients who visit your personal website are going to want to check out your work there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make their life easier and improve the discoverability of your projects on other platforms. Here\u2019s how: simply link to your profiles on other portfolio platforms from your web development personal website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7.-links-to-your-resume-and-social-media-profiles\">7. Links to your resume and social media profiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a web dev portfolio, potential employers and clients will likely want to see your resume. So it\u2019s a good idea to clearly link to your resume from your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many web developers are active on certain social media platforms and post about topics related to the work they do. If that\u2019s you, make sure to link to those social media profiles from your personal website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your social media profiles aren\u2019t related to the work you do or aren\u2019t work-appropriate, refrain from linking. But remember that hiring managers will likely look up your social profiles anyway. So if there are social profiles you don\u2019t want them to see, consider making it private or removing any potentially objectionable material. \ud83e\udd13 To bolster your online presence, take the opportunity to optimize your Instagram account.&nbsp;This not only ensures a more professional image but also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-on-instagram\">helps you gain Instagram followers<\/a>&nbsp;who resonate with your work and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the seven crucial elements of a good web developer portfolio, let\u2019s take a look at a nice-to-have for your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"web-dev-portfolio-nice-to-have%3A-evidence-of-social-proof\">Web dev portfolio nice-to-have: Evidence of social proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social proof is when you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cxl.com\/blog\/is-social-proof-really-that-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">borrow a third-party\u2019s influence to sway potential customers<\/a>. Here are some ways you can include evidence of social proof in your web developer portfolio website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testimonials from happy clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>References from employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to publications or websites that your work was featured in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media mentions or podcast interviews you\u2019ve done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards or recognition you\u2019ve received<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this helps establish your professional credibility \u2014 and looks impressive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/developer-senior-role-leadership\/\">Are You Ready to Take on a Senior Web Development Role or Leadership Position?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-do-most-web-developers-go-wrong-with-their-portfolio%3F\">Where Do Most Web Developers Go Wrong With Their Portfolio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve covered a lot of the best practices with regard to creating a portfolio for web developers. So we figured it\u2019d be equally as important to tell you what&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a list of the top seven mistakes web developers make in their portfolio sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quantity over quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No writeups for projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distracting designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of stock imagery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No custom domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not driving traffic to the site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into each one in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1.-quantity-over-quality\">1. Quantity over quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Including too many low-quality projects as opposed to a few solid ones can seriously hurt your portfolio. If you feel you don\u2019t have enough projects for your professional portfolio, consider completing some high-quality personal projects to fill the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2.-no-writeups-for-projects\">2. No writeups for projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply listing your projects in your portfolio isn\u2019t enough. Make sure you describe each project in ample detail. This detail should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Showcase the final result of the project,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how you approach web development projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display your way of working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, a potential client has a better idea of how you work, and the unique value you bring can to a future project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in the portfolio skills section previously, include details of every aspect of each web development project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Programming languages<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, PHP, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frameworks &amp; libraries<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Laravel, AngularJS, jQuery, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technologies<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; SQL Server, JAMStack, Gatsby, Netlify, GitHub, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programs &amp; tools<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Figma, Sketch, InVision, VS Code, Mockplus, Macaw, Dreamweaver, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website builders<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easywp.com\/blog\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work\/\">WordPress<\/a>, Wix, Weebly, Webflow, Shopify, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/typescript-interview-questions\/\">The Complete TypeScript Interview Questions and Answers Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3.-broken-functionality\">3. Broken functionality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Broken functionality on your portfolio site is detrimental to building trust with potential employers and clients who are looking to hire a web developer remotely. You need to actively maintain your site to ensure all the links, buttons, images, and animations are working properly at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes making sure your website has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interaction-design.org\/literature\/topics\/responsive-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responsive design<\/a>. Use a tool for testing website responsiveness to make sure it works properly on all major devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4.-distracting-designs\">4. Distracting designs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think adding a fancy design or animation to your portfolio site is going to increase your chances of getting hired. But if that design or animation is confusing, distracting, or unnecessary, it can reflect poorly on you as a web developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on creating a great user experience. And, when in doubt, err on the side of simple to ease the cognitive load for your website visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/how-to-network-as-remote-developer\/\">The Web Developer\u2019s Guide on How to Network Remotely<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5.-use-of-stock-imagery\">5. Use of stock imagery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock imagery has become commonplace on so many websites these days. Using it on your portfolio site won\u2019t help you stand out. Rather, it makes it look like you\u2019re cutting corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, create custom artwork or hire a designer to create custom designs. Your professional portfolio is worth the investment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6.-no-custom-domain\">6. No custom domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the use of stock imagery, it may suggest you have a tendency to cut corners. Don\u2019t cut this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a custom domain with your exact first and last name isn\u2019t available, pick one that\u2019s related and makes sense. It\u2019s infinitely better than a subdomain from a site like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/webflow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webflow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7.-not-driving-traffic-to-the-site\">7. Not driving traffic to the site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, just building your portfolio site isn\u2019t enough. Drive traffic to it if you want potential employers or clients to visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some places you can link your site to drive traffic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your web dev resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your web developer cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Linktree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium or Quora profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slack or Discord profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also drive traffic to your site through blogging and SEO. Sharing your knowledge and insights about web development topics can help more people discover your site, and position you as a thought leader in the space. That\u2019s definitely a win-win for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve now covered the major areas web developers go wrong with in their web dev portfolios. It\u2019s time to see some sample portfolio websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/linkedin-best-practices-for-remote-developers\/\">How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Portfolio the Right Way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also explore <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\">HireAI<\/a> to skip the line and:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Get instant candidate matches without searching<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Identify top applicants from our network of 350,000+ with no manual screening<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Hire 4x faster with vetted candidates (qualified and interview-ready)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\"><strong><em><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\">Try HireAI and hire top developers now \u2192<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-great-web-development-portfolio-websites\">Examples of Great Web Development Portfolio Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After scouring the internet, we found five example portfolio websites to review for you, the best of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-portfolio-website-%231%3A-matt-farley\">Sample portfolio website #1: Matt Farley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/mattfarley.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here to visit<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Farley home web developer portfolio samples\" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-1536x888.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home.jpg 1612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean and simple design with visually pleasing purple color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifies as a mentor, which suggests a dedication to his craft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective table representation of his skills and the tools he\u2019s familiar with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of companies he\u2019s worked with as social proof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testimonials from happy clients as social proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus point:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He mentions his website is handcrafted at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Farley home bottom web developer portfolio sample\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-bottom.jpg 801w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-bottom-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Matt-Farley-home-bottom-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are no writeups for his projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He links to an AngelList social profile that doesn\u2019t exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The copyright year is still 2020 (time of writing is late 2021).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-portfolio-website-%232%3A-eina-onting\">Sample portfolio website #2: Eina Onting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eina.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here to visit<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"Eina Onting home sample web developer portfolios\" class=\"wp-image-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home-1536x755.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-home.jpg 1903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean and fully responsive design with a homepage that succinctly describes what she does and lists a promising differentiator (she likes documentation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A carefully selected collection of four projects with detailed writeups on her approach and links to the finished products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s clear how to get in touch with her without scrolling too much on the home page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus point:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ability to switch from light to dark mode demonstrates her creativity and empathy as a designer and makes her memorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eina-Onting-darkmode.gif\" alt=\"Eina Onting darkmode example portfolio for webdevs\" class=\"wp-image-288\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The link to her About page just takes you to the homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No headshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing favicon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-portfolio-website-%233%3A-fabian-irsara\">Sample portfolio website #3: Fabian Irsara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/fabianirsara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here to visit<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"Fabian Irsara home web developer portfolio example\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-1536x745.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The homepage contains a casual, friendly, and informative introduction to who he is with great contrasting colors for easy reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusual yet elegant animation for hyperlinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He references having worked with big-name companies like Canva and Munich Airport as social proof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His contact page clearly states he\u2019s available for freelance work (assuming his site is actively maintained).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus point:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The message at the bottom of the homepage is personalized to the current day of the week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Fabian-Irsara-home-bottom.gif\" alt=\"Fabian Irsara home bottom web developer portfolio examples\" class=\"wp-image-286\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fact you need to go to his GitHub or CodePen to view his portfolio projects isn\u2019t clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He links to a suspended Twitter account. \ud83d\ude1e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/social-media-thought-leadership\/\">How to Share Thought Leadership on Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-portfolio-website-%234%3A-diane-laidlaw\">Sample portfolio website #4: Diane Laidlaw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/thedesigncreative.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here to visit<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/developer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Diane Laidlaw sample web development portfolio about page\" class=\"wp-image-285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about-1536x904.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-about.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s a very snappy website \u2014 extremely quick to load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her \u201cWhat I\u2019m most proud of\u201d and \u201cWhat I do offline\u201d sections toward the bottom of her About page are unique and entertaining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She organizes her projects using tags for a great user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She showcases the logos of the companies she\u2019s currently working with at the bottom of her homepage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-services-1024x173.jpg\" alt=\"Diane Laidlaw example web developer services online portfolio\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-services-1024x173.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-services-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-services-768x130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-services.jpg 1217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus point:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She has a services section clearly outlining the exact work she does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We do wish there were more headshots of her on the homepage!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-home-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"Diane Laidlaw samples homepage webdev portfolio site online\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-home-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-home-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-home-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Diane-Laidlaw-home.jpg 1522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sample-portfolio-website-%235%3A-adham-dannaway\">Sample portfolio website #5: Adham Dannaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adhamdannaway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here to visit<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Adham-Dannaway-home.gif\" alt=\"Adham Dannaway example online portfolio for web developers\" class=\"wp-image-282\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The homepage clearly shows who he is and what he does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple yet effective animation on top of the homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He highlights his latest work on the homepage and all projects under \u201cPortfolio.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He has detailed writeups for every project in his portfolio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The contact page is clear, extremely creative, and shows his quirky personality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus point:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He\u2019s been featured in an impressive list of publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Adham-Dannaway-featured-1024x127.jpg\" alt=\"Adham Dannaway sample featured section web developer portfolio\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Adham-Dannaway-featured-1024x127.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Adham-Dannaway-featured-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Adham-Dannaway-featured-768x95.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Adham-Dannaway-featured.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Missed opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None! We tried hard to find some but felt like we\u2019d be nitpicking. \ud83d\ude33<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-johannes-bg-alt-1-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/remote-work-glossary\/\">Complete Glossary of Remote Work Words and Phrases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"let%E2%80%99s-wrap-up-this-web-dev-portfolio-guide\">Let\u2019s Wrap Up This Web Dev Portfolio Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations on making it to the end of this post! It shows you\u2019re committed to creating a killer web developer portfolio. Good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for that, we\u2019ll share a bonus tip with you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to use a web developer portfolio template (nothing wrong with that, many do), make sure to&nbsp;<strong>customize it significantly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other web developers might\u2019ve gotten their hands on the same template. Deviating from the template will help your site be memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all we got, and we hope you\u2019re excited by the idea of creating your own corner of the internet you can invite people to visit! If you have any questions, feedback, or other tips on how to make a web developer portfolio site online, let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner.png\" alt=\"work the way you want from anywhere in the world\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner.png 800w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/talent-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Talent-blog-CTA-banner-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Arc is the best place to find great remote jobs. 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