How to Present Your Web3 Portfolio to Get Noticed

In Web3, having a strong portfolio of projects is essential. But building the projects is only half the battle. If your work is poorly presented or hard to find, even the most impressive portfolio can be overlooked by recruiters and hiring managers.

How you package and present your work is a crucial skill. It's your opportunity to tell a compelling story about your skills, your passion, and your journey as a builder. This guide provides practical advice on how to present your Web3 portfolio to ensure it gets noticed.

The Hub and Spoke Model: Your Personal Website

Don't just send a link to your GitHub profile. You need a central "hub" that organizes your work and tells your story. This should be a clean, simple, and professional personal website.

Key elements of your portfolio website:

1. A Clear "Hero" Section:

   • Your Name and Title: E.g., "Jane Doe - Smart Contract Developer & DeFi Enthusiast".
   • A Compelling One-Liner: A short sentence that summarizes who you are and what you're passionate about. "I build secure and efficient decentralized financial primitives."
   • Clear Links: Prominently display links to your GitHub, Twitter, and your personal blog/writing.

2. A Curated "Projects" Section:

   • Don't list everything. Choose your best 3-4 projects. Quality over quantity.
   • For each project, create a "card" that includes:
     • Project Name: Clear and concise.
     • A Short Description: 1-2 sentences explaining what the project is and what problem it solves.
     • Tech Stack: A list of the key technologies you used (e.g., Solidity, Foundry, React, The Graph).
     • Clear CTAs: Buttons linking to the "Live Demo" and the "Source Code" on GitHub.

3. An "About Me" That Tells Your Story:

   • Don't just list your skills. Tell a narrative. What's your "rabbit hole" story? What excites you about Web3? What are you currently learning? This is your chance to show your personality and passion.

Practical Tip: Use a Web3-native domain for your website, like an ENS name (yourname.eth). You can easily resolve it to a traditional website using services like eth.limo. This is a strong cultural signal.

Your GitHub: The Source of Truth

Your personal website is the brochure; your GitHub is the detailed specification. It must be professional and easy to navigate.

1. Pin Your Best Repositories: GitHub allows you to pin up to six repositories to the top of your profile. Use this to feature your best portfolio projects.

2. Write Excellent READMEs: This is the most critical part. Every project repository must have a detailed README.md.

   • What it is: Explain the project's purpose.
   • How it works: Briefly describe the technical architecture.
   • How to run it: Provide clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up the project and running the tests locally.
   • Include Visuals: Add screenshots, GIFs, or even a short video of the dApp in action.

3. A Clean Profile:

   • Use a professional profile picture.
   • Write a clear bio that links to your personal website and Twitter.
   • Keep your activity graph green with consistent contributions.

Your Public Content: Demonstrating Expertise

Your portfolio isn't just code. It's also your public writing and analysis.

• Blog/Mirror: Write articles that go deep on a topic you're interested in. This could be a technical tutorial, an analysis of a new protocol, or your thoughts on a recent trend.
• Twitter: Use Twitter to share what you're learning, engage in technical discussions, and post threads that break down complex topics.
• Dune Analytics: For data-oriented roles, creating and sharing insightful Dune dashboards is one of the most powerful ways to showcase your skills.

By thoughtfully curating your projects, creating a central portfolio website, and maintaining a professional and well-documented GitHub, you can create a powerful narrative that will capture the attention of recruiters and prove that you have the skills and the passion to succeed in Web3.