Got a bit of time on your hands and ready to take your career to the next level? Personal websites are a great way of building your digital footprint and improving the job opportunities that come your way. Below are over 100 epic personal website examples to inspire you to action.
Whether you are a creative type, a technology professional or a freelancing hairdresser, a personal website can have great benefits for your career.
Why should I have a personal website?
People decide to create their own personal website for a lot of different reasons. Personal websites are a great platform to showcase your work, share resources and present ideas in a creative way. They also offer a great digital home for podcast series and blogs.
Epic Personal Website Examples
The following personal websites demonstrate the enormous variety there is in website design. There is no right way to create your personal website. However creating a unique, eye catching personal website is sure to get that phone ringing and emails blinging, with decision makers keen to engage you.
So grab yourself a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started.
I’ve rounded up the best of the best personal website summaries from reputable websites right here, so you can get all the inspo you need to create your own epic personal website. There’s over 100 different personal websites showcased here.
I am not sharing this amount of personal websites to overwhelm you. But instead to show you what is possible. And you will see that the sky is the limit.
All of the personal website round ups I have chosen, provide detailed feedback on the websites and what makes them great. I have tried to include as many different industry focuses as possible.
Round Up 1 | 23 of the Best Personal Websites from HubSpot
Round Up 2 | Top 24 Web Developer Portfolios from MockPlus
Round Up 3 | 25 Creative Personal Portfolio Website Examples 2020 from Bashooka
Round Up 4 | 50 of the Best Personal Website and Portfolio Examples in 2020 by College Info Geek
Brainstorm your favourite personal website design and content ideas
If you are anything like me, you love design elements from each of these personal websites.
So grab a good old fashioned note book and pen (or jump onto an equivalent digital note taking tool that you love) and jot down the design elements you love most.
Assuming you are going to create a fairly simple website in the first instance, you won’t be able to use all of the ideas you have seen. So take some time to prioritise the ideas you like from most to least. You can always add new design ideas to your personal website over time.
Where do I start?
You don’t need to spend a fortune to develop a personal website that is professional and compelling. If you have a little cash to spend, consider heading to Fivverr or 99Designs to find someone who can help you.
Alternatively you can build your own personal website with Squarespace, WordPress or a range of other free website making tools.
Further Reading and Resources
Essential elements of a personal website
Need help building your digital footprint to secure the work life of your dreams? Get in touch. I would love to help you.