Andrew's Portfolio

1. Set Up Hosting for the Portfolio Website Using Hostinger

Configured a secure and high-performance hosting environment for Andrew’s Portfolio using Hostinger. This included selecting the appropriate hosting plan, setting up server configurations, enabling SSL for secure HTTPS access, and ensuring the infrastructure could support a responsive, fast-loading portfolio website. Hostinger’s user-friendly control panel and reliable uptime made it an ideal choice for both performance and scalability.

2. Registered a Custom Domain Name

Completed the domain registration process to establish a professional and memorable online identity for the portfolio. The domain was selected to reflect the personal brand and was integrated with Hostinger’s DNS management to seamlessly connect to the hosting environment. This setup provided a polished and brand-aligned web address to support visibility and credibility.

3. Designed a Custom Website Layout Reflecting Personal Brand

Designed a visually cohesive and modern layout tailored to showcase Andrew’s skills, personality, and portfolio of work. The design followed a mobile-first approach, ensuring full responsiveness across all devices. Branding elements such as typography, color scheme, and layout structure were carefully selected to communicate a professional yet creative image. Key sections included featured projects, an “About Me” page, testimonials, and a contact form.

4. Developed the Website Using WordPress for Flexibility and Ease of Management

Built the portfolio website using WordPress, taking advantage of its powerful content management system to ensure easy updates, scalability, and long-term maintainability. The development process included customizing a theme to align with the personal brand, optimizing the layout for responsiveness, and configuring essential plugins for performance, SEO, and contact functionality. The result is a fully responsive, user-friendly website that showcases Andrew’s work in a clean, professional format—while remaining simple to manage and update.

5. Integrate Live Chat Using Tawk.to for Real-Time Communication

Implemented Tawk.to live chat functionality to enable real-time visitor engagement and instant communication directly from the website. The integration allows potential clients or collaborators to reach out with inquiries, enhancing user interaction and improving response times. The chat interface was customized to match the site’s branding and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, contributing to a more dynamic and accessible portfolio experience.

6. Optimized the Website for Performance and User Experience

Performed comprehensive optimization to ensure fast load times, strong SEO fundamentals, and a smooth experience across all browsers and devices. Techniques included image compression, code minification, caching, lazy loading, and mobile responsiveness. Additionally, basic technical SEO was implemented using structured markup, optimized metadata, and accessible navigation to improve search engine visibility and overall user engagement.