Context
While building my portfolio, I didn’t want it to be just a visual site that looks good today and breaks tomorrow.
I treated it like a real product — something that should be easy to scale, update, and maintain over time.
Instead of rushing into design, I focused on structure first.
What I Focused On
Before adding content, I made a few intentional decisions:
- Content should be reusable across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, blog)
- Posts should be easy to add without redesign
- The structure should support both WordPress and future migration (Next.js if needed)
- Minimal dependencies, maximum clarity
This helped me avoid overengineering while still thinking long-term.
Key Structural Decisions
- Posts over pages
Blog-style posts allow consistency, SEO, and growth. - Fixed content format
Every post follows the same structure:
Context → Decisions → Learnings → What’s next - Clean URLs & SEO-first setup
Slugs, headings, and internal linking planned from day one. - Minimal UI
Readability > animations
Content > visuals
What I Learned
- Structure saves more time than tools
- A simple system scales better than a perfect design
- Writing exposes unclear thinking quickly
- Treating a portfolio like a product changes mindset