How to Create a Simple Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS — Part 1: Creating the HTML Structure

Introduction

Creating a portfolio website is an essential step for any professional or freelancer looking to showcase their work and skills. In this tutorial series, we’ll guide you through the process of building a simple portfolio website using HTML and CSS. In Part 1, we’ll start by creating the basic HTML structure for the website. We’ll use semantic HTML tags to create a well-structured document tree. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a basic understanding of how to create a well-structured HTML document for a portfolio website.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, you should have a basic understanding of HTML syntax. If you need to brush up on HTML, check out this list of HTML article tutorials.

Objectives

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Understand how to create a well-structured HTML document for a portfolio website
• Use semantic HTML tags to create a document tree
• Combine HTML and CSS concepts to create a complete portfolio website

Materials