Portfolio problem

[al_pacino]

I've just set up my own web design website, but as I don't have a portfolio yet, I think people who will visit my website won't trust my services and will go for other webdesigners. Can be a good idea to create a fake portfolio until I will build up a real one? Or there is any other solution?

 

[SpareDomains]

Do stuff for forum members cheaper than you would normally charge until you have enough examples to fill up your portfolio.

 

[kidd3r]

I would avoid faking a portfolio if you wish to present yourself as trustworthy.

As posted, offer deals to members of forums at knockdown prices to give you some exposure and the opportunity to build a portfolio of different types of websites.

 

[Yeodo]

You can do me a job if you want pm me payment on completion.

 

[Janine]

What I did when I first started freelancing is I offered design services for NP$ and then I've made that as a way to fill up my portfolio AND a way to improve my web design skills. Become better then make real $$$.

 

[al_pacino]

You can do me a job if you want pm me payment on completion.

I've sent you a PM.

 

[Rehydrated]

Hi,
Are you willing to do any freebies, or super discounts to build up your portfolio?
What do/can you do, as I have a few names that could do with some work.
Thanks,

Mark

 

[al_pacino]

Hi,
Are you willing to do any freebies, or super discounts to build up your portfolio?
What do/can you do, as I have a few names that could do with some work.
Thanks,

Mark

You also have a PM. :hehe:

 

[PSS_Lena]

Making a fake portfolio is a no no, build your own original one. We can help you out as well just in case

 

[NetOctave]

I would suggest creating a free web design and releasing it under Creative commons or other license to build your reputation.

PM me if you are still looking for more work to build your portfolio.

 

[timpane]

I first begun freelancing is I suggested conceive services for NP$ and then I've made that as a way to load up up my portfolio AND a way to advance my world broad web conceive skills.

 

[serversea]

At starting, you should get work from your local resources and try to build a name in your local market by doing some quality work and then upload your sample works in portfolio link.

Upload fake portfolio is not a good idea at all, as your visitors may contact those companies and for sure it will not be good for your reputation.

 

[KoolDesign2]

This is not a good idea for making a fake portfolio.

 

[serversea]

Exactly, so be honest with your customers and your business and I am sure it will give you benefit in the future.

 

[KoolDesign2]

If you are good designer? you can show right example at the spot.

 

[Katzenback]

yup, very true you should never make a fake portfolio because it can bring risks to the business and your customers

 

[KoolDesign2]

yup, very true you should never make a fake portfolio because it can bring risks to the business and your customers

I totally agree with you.

 

[Coopey]

By fake do you mean passing off other people's designs as your own?
This is a no.

Or do you mean creating sites for non-existent clients?
e.g. create a site for a flower shop that doesn't exist.
I don't see any problem with this.

(And like others say, some cheap work wouldn't hurt).

 

[Richardtoms]

To begin, you should get the job of local resources and try to build a name in the local market to do a quality job and then load the sample of works in the bond portfolio.