How do I get a free website to share my work?

Great news! Every EntryThingy artist account comes with a free portfolio website you can share with anyone. Your Portfolio can be made public—share the link with anyone, and it automatically showcases all the artwork you've uploaded to your account.

Quick Setup (2 minutes)

1. Upload your artwork first Go to Portfolio in the navigation menu (or visit app.entrythingy.com/artist/artwork/) and upload your pieces
2. Open your public portfolio settings Click the public portfolio button near the top of the page
3. Enable public display Toggle the "Public Display" switch to ON
4. Copy and share your link! Your unique portfolio URL will look like: app.entrythingy.com/artist/portfolio/[your-id]

That's it! You now have a free portfolio website.

What Your Visitors See

When someone visits your public portfolio, they'll see: - A clean, professional gallery of all your artwork - Piece titles, materials, dimensions, and years for each work - A layout optimized for viewing on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)

Why Make Your Portfolio Public?

Perfect for sharing with: - Galleries when applying to exhibitions - Collectors interested in purchasing your work - Friends and family who want to see your art - Anyone you meet who asks "do you have a website?"

Key benefits: - Completely free – included with your EntryThingy account - Always up-to-date – when you add new pieces, they appear automatically - No technical skills needed – no coding, no website builders - Easy on/off – turn public display on or off anytime - Shareable link – one URL you can use everywhere

Adding Your First Artwork

If you haven't uploaded any artwork yet:

1. Go to Portfolio from the navigation menu
2. Click "Upload Artwork" (the blue button with a plus icon)
3. Select your image file
4. Add details like title, materials, dimensions, and year
5. Click "Save"

Repeat for all pieces you want to display, then follow the public portfolio setup steps above.

Privacy Control

You're always in control: - Your portfolio is only visible when you enable "Public Display" - Turn it off anytime from your public portfolio settings - No artwork is public unless you explicitly enable your public portfolio

Pro Tip: Optimize Your Images

Before uploading, use the Pixel Prep tool (click the button with the magic wand icon) to: - Ensure images meet standard dimensions - Optimize file sizes for faster loading - Maintain professional quality

A polished portfolio makes a better impression!

Next Steps

Once your public portfolio is set up: - Add the URL to your email signature - Share it on your social media profiles - Include it when applying to galleries and exhibitions - Send it to anyone interested in your work

Your free portfolio website is ready whenever you are!