Show IH: Folio Club – better portfolios for creatives
Hey IH!
I've been experimenting with ways to productize my skills for the last few months, and have finally settled on an idea I'm really passionate about.
Introducing https://folioclub.io – a combination of amazing themes and 1-to-1 support to help creatives make portfolio websites that win them more clients or land them their dream job.
Folio Club will:
- Help you plan your portfolio content to target your ideal clients
- Set up and customize one of our beautiful portfolio themes for you
- Review + improve your portfolio images and copywriting
- Handle all the technical stuff, like hosting and maintenance
- Work with you every month to improve your results
I'm taking everything I've learnt from my WordPress/Tumblr themes biz (https://precrafted.com) to create a more hands-on, personal service. I love working with creative people and want to help more of them succeed!
I'd love to hear your feedback on this idea:
- is it something you'd use?
- what can I improve?
- any tips from people running similar businesses?
Also, I thought it would be a good chance to try out Product Hunt's Ship (https://www.producthunt.com/upcoming/folio-club) whilst I'm building my pre-launch list. I'll report back on how it goes!
Can't wait to hear your feedback, and thanks in advance for checking it out!
Hello @Mike,
Obviously its a good idea. I have something in my mind. First of all if a creative mind want to build his website why should they choose you as he is already a creative mind , and almost creative minds are very choosey in their way.So its tough to satisfy them. Second thing is it would be great if you show some examples in your site , so that they can trust you that you can really make a great website for them.
Thanks
@Mehedi thanks for checking it out, and for raising a good point!
I think the two kinds of creatives who'd benefit most from Folio Club are:
Less technical folks: like artists, illustrators, photographers etc. who may not have the web design/development know-how to create exactly what they want. They're frustrated with using themes that they can't get just right and need help from an expert.
Less experienced creatives: when you're starting out, it's hard to judge how your portfolio will be viewed by potential clients or employers. I can help with the positioning, presentation of work and experience, and copywriting... so they don't make the same mistakes I made when I started out, and end up with a portfolio that makes a really great first impression.
Case studies will be the first thing I add to the site – right now I'm showing examples of the themes I've built in the past, but I'm also creating some brand new ones, and will be working in partnership with the first members to build what they want to use!
If you can show some examples you will definitely get some crowd . I have some points in my mind. Normally designer love to show their works in dribbble or behance , so you can add a functionality to import those . Second thing is find out some great designers who does not have a portfolio and offer them your service , hope that will also give you a good user flow juice. Last thing is as I have a team is their any way to do a small partnership with you as I like your idea. Partnership means some design contribution :)
Thanks