Final Project Summary

I started my Portfolio Project researching web sites that provide free html templates along with a free hosting. I stumbled upon few different web sites, such as CirclePad, Weebly, Wordpress, and Cloudaccess. I based my choice on such criteria as usability and simplicity of the web site builder, number of professionally looking designs, presence of advertisements on the final web site pages.

As a result, I opted for Weebly, since it met all aforementioned criteria. Weebly allows registering third level domain for free, for example, happylenz.weebly.com. Users are able to choose from dozens of available designs, which can be changed at their discretion. Elements on the page can be added with drag-n-drop function. Provided elements include picture, video, contact form, flash, slide show, photo gallery, and many others. On my web site I utilized items such as title, paragraph with picture, photo gallery, and custom html object. I also integrated a blog feed from my account at blogger.com, and videos from youtube utilizing embedded code and custom html options.

I chose a neutral design for my web site because simple and neat look is the key to success in the world of web design.

In my project I included different kinds of media such as video and photos, as visual images always facilitate transmission of information and are readily perceived by readers. On the School Achievements page, I placed my school works such as Second Life video that was presented in this class. It was my first work experience with video material that encompassed script writing, audio and video editing, along with enhancing of my team building and leader skills.  Works from my Design I class illustrate my creativity and artistic skills.

On the Contact Me page, I posted links to my profiles in various social networks, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, CinchCast, Twitter and my PLN network based on StumbleUpon. I did not post any personal information, such as mobile phone number or address in order to protect my identity from stealing.

In order to attract potential employers, I placed my resume on one of the pages. In the resume I included information about my programming skills, past working experience and education.

It is highly important to have a well-written resume as, according to my experience, employers base their choice of candidates for interview primarily on the provided resume.

In conclusion, I can say that the final project not only reflected skills that I obtained in the college and during my career of the web developer, but also helped to organize all information in an accessible form of web portfolio.