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. It's called Display Link, and it automatically showcases all the artwork you've uploaded to your account.
Quick Setup (2 minutes)
- Upload your artwork first Go to Portfolio in the navigation menu (or visit app.entrythingy.com/artist/artwork/) and upload your pieces
- Turn on Display Link Click the blue "Display Link" button near the top of the page (it has a website icon)
- Enable public display Toggle the "Public Display" switch to ON
- 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 Display Link, 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 Use Display Link?
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:
- Go to Portfolio from the navigation menu
- Click "Upload Artwork" (the blue button with a plus icon)
- Select your image file
- Add details like title, materials, dimensions, and year
- Click "Save"
Repeat for all pieces you want to display, then follow the Display Link 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 the Display Link page - No artwork is public unless you explicitly enable Display Link
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 Display Link 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!