Simple Portfolio Website with Elementor & WordPress – Full Walkthrough

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk through building a fully responsive one-page portfolio using WordPress and Elementor—completely free!

Download the resources used in this project from the link at the bottom of this blog post.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to install WordPress and the essential plugins
  • Set up global styles for colors and typography
  • Design an animated hero section that grabs attention
  • Add a sleek sliding carousel for client logos
  • Showcase your services with interactive hover effects
  • Build a clear, step-by-step timeline to show your process
  • Add powerful testimonials to build trust
  • Set up a clean, user-friendly contact form and footer
  • Make your entire site mobile and tablet-friendly

Why This Matters:

This tutorial proves that you don’t need pricey themes or advanced coding skills to build a beautiful, professional website. Using just WordPress and Elementor, you can create a fast, modern portfolio that works seamlessly on all devices — in just a few hours.

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