Building a Personal Portfolio for a Writer & Theater Designer
Overview
Arielle, a writer and theater designer, needed a professional, easy-to-manage portfolio to showcase her publications and design work while job-seeking. As her Web Developer & Designer, I built a clean, personal, and cost-effective WordPress site that balances clarity, personality, and usability.
The Challenge
- Simple yet Personal: Designing a site that feels professional but uniquely Arielle
- Cost-Effective & Easy to Manage: Using WordPress + DreamHost to keep costs low while allowing non-technical updates
- Slow Website Speed: Performance issues despite caching optimizations
The Solution
- Custom WordPress Setup: Designed a minimal, elegant portfolio that highlights Arielle’s writing & theater work
- Optimized Hosting: Set up DreamHost hosting and a custom domain for a professional online presence
- Performance Fix: After troubleshooting caching issues, I worked with DreamHost to migrate servers, significantly improving load speeds
Results & Key Takeaways
- Faster site performance after server migration
- User-friendly backend so Arielle can easily update content
- Professional yet personal portfolio that supports her job search
This project strengthened my expertise in WordPress optimization, hosting management, and personal branding through web design.