Once you have a skill to sell, you need to make sure people know about it and you want to showcase the works you have done. Most developers often make the mistake of thinking that people visit their websites just to read their bio and skills.

Below are tips to make your portfolio website unique.

Keep site speed in mind. Technically, a simple setup will help your website load faster. Heavy images will slow a site down and frustrate visitors.

Make your site interactive for engagement. You want to engage your visitors — something as simple as an up-to-date Twitter feed can keep your website active and show that you’re interacting with your visitors.

Keep your portfolio website up-to-date. When people visit your site, you don’t want it to seem as though it’s been idle. You want it to seem as though someone is here. The best way to achieve this is to keep it updated with regular blog posts, this will let your visitors know that you are around and still writing.

Offer a little something extra. The best way to keep people coming back to your website is to offer them something of value. If you can provide a little something extra, other than details about you and your skills, you are more likely to become a resource person to which people return. Dedicate a page of your website to tips-filled articles, methods, and resources for others — all of which will help others and make them more likely to return to your website.

Make it clear how to reach you. If you have the opportunity of having potential clients, employers, or fellow developers visit your website, don’t make it hard for them to find you. A well-detailed contact page is key.