This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dubai Property Team
If you’re a developer, designer, or freelancer, having a personal portfolio is one of the best ways to showcase your skills. With Next.js, you can build a site that’s fast, SEO-friendly, and easy to deploy.
Why Next.js?
SEO benefits thanks to server-side rendering.
Performance with image optimisation and static site generation.
Easy deployment on Vercel (built by the creators of Next.js).
Steps to Get Started
Create a new project:
npx create-next-app my-portfolio
cd my-portfolio
npm run dev
Add your pages:
/about → your story
/projects → showcase work
/contact → let people reach you
Customise the layout:
Add a navbar, footer, and consistent design across pages.
Style it up:
Use Tailwind CSS or your favourite CSS framework.
Deploy:
Push your code to GitHub and deploy with Vercel in just one click.
Pro Tips
Add a blog section with Markdown or a headless CMS.
Use Framer Motion for smooth animations.
Optimise images with Next.js’ component.
Final Thoughts
Your portfolio doesn’t need to be perfect on day one. Start with the basics, then keep improving as your skills and projects grow. With Next.js, you’ll have a professional-looking site in no time.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dubai Property Team