Question 1

What is Portflu?

Accepted Answer

Portflu is a portfolio website builder for software engineers, product designers, writers, photographers, and creative agencies. It lets you pick a production-ready template, edit your projects and bio directly in the browser, and publish live with free SSL and custom domain support.

Question 2

How does Portflu work?

Accepted Answer

Select a template from the template directory, customize your text, photos, and project case studies directly on the canvas, and click Publish. Your website is deployed live to global cloud hosting with automatic HTTPS.

Question 3

Do I need any coding or web design experience?

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No. Every template is pre-designed, fully responsive, and ready to edit visually. You don't need to know HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or server administration.

Question 4

Can I test templates before creating an account?

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Yes. You can explore all templates in the gallery and click Live Preview to interact with real layouts, navigation, and mobile viewports before signing up.

Question 5

Is there a free trial or draft mode?

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Yes. You can sign up, select templates, and edit multiple portfolio drafts for free. An active plan is only required when you choose to publish your website live to a custom domain or subdomain.

Question 6

How fast does my portfolio go live once published?

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Publishing takes just a few seconds. Once you click Publish Live in the editor, your site is generated and cached across global edge servers immediately.

Question 7

Can I manage multiple portfolios under one account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Creator plan includes 1 live portfolio with unlimited draft projects. The Professional plan supports up to 10 live portfolios simultaneously, ideal for freelancers, agencies, or multiple personal brands.

Question 8

Can I change templates after starting a project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can switch templates at any time from your workspace. Your existing project case studies, bio, and content transfer over to the new layout automatically.

Question 9

Which template should I choose for my profession?

Accepted Answer

Use the category filter in the Templates directory. We offer role-tailored templates for Developers (with code blocks and GitHub links), Designers (with media-rich visual grids), Agencies (with client rosters and service deliverables), and Writers (with editorial typography).

Question 10

Are templates fully mobile responsive?

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Yes. Every template is built with mobile-first CSS grids that dynamically scale from small smartphones to large ultrawide desktop monitors.

Question 11

Can I request a custom template layout?

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Yes. If you need a specific layout style not currently in our gallery, submit a request via our Contact page. Our design team adds new templates on a monthly cycle.

Question 12

Do templates support dark mode?

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Yes. All templates come with tailored dark themes designed with high contrast ratios for optimal legibility and modern aesthetics.

Question 13

Can I start from a blank canvas?

Accepted Answer

We recommend starting from one of our clean minimalist templates (such as Minimalist Clean or Clean Slate) and toggling off unwanted sections rather than starting from absolute zero.

Question 14

How do I edit text on my portfolio?

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Click directly on any headline, subtitle, paragraph, or button label on the canvas. An inline cursor will appear allowing you to type and edit immediately.

Question 15

Does the editor automatically save my work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every edit you make is automatically saved to the cloud in real time. You do not need to worry about losing progress if you close your browser tab.

Question 16

How do I add or delete project case studies?

Accepted Answer

Click on any project card in the editor to modify its title, description, client name, tags, and links. Use the card action menu to add new case studies or remove existing ones.

Question 17

How do I reorder, add, or hide sections?

Accepted Answer

Open the Sections panel in the editor sidebar. You can toggle visibility for individual sections (such as Hero, Projects, Work Experience, Testimonials, Contact) and drag them into your desired order.

Question 18

How do I upload my own images and project screenshots?

Accepted Answer

Click on any image placeholder in the editor and choose a file from your device. Portflu supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats up to 10MB per file.

Question 19

What image resolution should I use?

Accepted Answer

For project cover images, we recommend a 16:10 or 16:9 aspect ratio at 1600 × 1000px. For profile avatars, an 800 × 800px square image works best.

Question 20

Can I customize fonts and color palettes?

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Yes. In the editor sidebar, you can select from curated font pairings (Sans, Serif, Mono) and refined color themes designed to preserve contrast and readability.

Question 21

Can I preview my portfolio on mobile while editing?

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Yes. Use the device viewport toggle bar located in the editor header to instantly switch between desktop, tablet, and mobile phone views.

Question 22

Can I add external links to GitHub, LinkedIn, or live demos?

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Yes. You can attach external URLs to project cards, social media icons, and call-to-action buttons directly within the editor.

Question 23

How do I add a new element to my portfolio?

Accepted Answer

In the editor, click the '+ Add Elements' button on the toolbar to open the Add Elements drawer. Browse through Text, Buttons, Shapes, Bento Containers, and Media, then click or drag any element directly onto your canvas.

Question 24

What types of elements can I add?

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You can add titles, section headings, body paragraphs, quotes, badges, call-to-action buttons, ghost buttons, bento cards, revenue stat boxes, geometric shapes (rectangles, circles, pills, squircles), avatars, images, social icons, and horizontal dividers.

Question 25

How do I move or drag an element on the canvas?

Accepted Answer

Hover over the element until the grab cursor appears, then click and drag it anywhere across your section. Smart snap guidelines appear automatically in blue to assist with vertical and horizontal alignment.

Question 26

How do I resize an element?

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Click any element to reveal its outer bounding box and corner/edge resize handles. Drag the corner handles to scale proportionally, or drag the side and bottom handles to adjust width and height individually.

Question 27

How do I edit text inside an inserted card or box?

Accepted Answer

Click directly on the text inside the card or container. A live typing cursor activates immediately, allowing you to edit titles, subtext, and numbers inline without opening a modal.

Question 28

How do I customize an element's colors, borders, and background?

Accepted Answer

Select the element and open the Element Style Panel on the right. You can adjust background color, opacity, text color, typography, border width, border color, corner radius, drop shadow, and padding.

Question 29

How do I delete an element from my canvas?

Accepted Answer

Select the element and press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard. You can also click the trash icon in the element's floating action toolbar.

Question 30

How do I duplicate or clone an element?

Accepted Answer

Select the element and click the Duplicate icon on its floating toolbar (or press Ctrl+D / Cmd+D) to duplicate the element with identical styling right next to the original.

Question 31

Can I reorder or layer elements (bring to front / send to back)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the Element Style Panel or right-click context menu, use the Layer ordering controls (Bring Forward, Send Backward, Bring to Front, Send to Back) to adjust z-index stacking.

Question 32

Why do snap guidelines appear when dragging an element?

Accepted Answer

Snap guidelines help you keep your portfolio pixel-perfect. When an element's edges or center align with adjacent elements or section margins, guidelines appear to guide placement.

Question 33

Will elements I add look good on mobile screens?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Elements are placed inside responsive container boundaries. Use the device viewport switcher at the top of the editor (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile) to preview and fine-tune mobile spacing.

Question 34

How do I attach a link to a button, card, or image?

Accepted Answer

Select the element, navigate to the Link tab in the properties bar, and paste your URL. You can link to internal sections (e.g. #projects), external websites, email addresses (mailto:), or PDF resumes.

Question 35

Can I undo or redo actions while editing elements?

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Yes. Use the Undo and Redo buttons in the top editor bar, or use standard keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) and Ctrl+Y (Cmd+Shift+Z) to step through your editing history.

Question 36

How do I add icons to buttons or cards?

Accepted Answer

Open the Add Elements panel and switch to the Icons subcategory. Search through hundreds of Lucide vector icons and click any icon to insert it or swap an existing icon.

Question 37

How do I connect my own custom domain?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to your Dashboard, open the Settings tab, enter your custom domain name (e.g. yourname.com), and add the required A and CNAME records at your domain registrar.

Question 38

What DNS records do I need to add?

Accepted Answer

Add two DNS records at your registrar: an A Record with Name '@' pointing to 76.76.21.21, and a CNAME Record with Name 'www' pointing to cname.portflu.com.

Question 39

Can I connect a subdomain like work.myname.com?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In your domain registrar's DNS settings, add a CNAME record with Name 'work' (or your chosen subdomain prefix) pointing to cname.portflu.com.

Question 40

How long does DNS verification and propagation take?

Accepted Answer

DNS propagation typically takes between 5 minutes and 24 hours depending on your registrar's TTL settings. Once verified, our dashboard updates your status to Connected automatically.

Question 41

Is an SSL/TLS certificate included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free automated Let's Encrypt TLS 1.3 certificates are provisioned for all connected domains and subdomains, ensuring encrypted HTTPS connections.

Question 42

Can I publish without owning a custom domain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every portfolio can be published to a free portflu.com subdomain (e.g. yourname.portflu.com) so you can share your work immediately without buying a domain.

Question 43

Which domain registrars are compatible with Portflu?

Accepted Answer

All domain registrars work with Portflu, including Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains / Squarespace, Porkbun, Hover, and Route 53.

Question 44

What should I do if my domain is managed in Cloudflare?

Accepted Answer

In your Cloudflare DNS dashboard, add the A record (@ to 76.76.21.21) and CNAME (www to cname.portflu.com). Ensure the Proxy status is set to 'DNS Only' (gray cloud) during verification.

Question 45

How do I disconnect or replace a custom domain?

Accepted Answer

In your Dashboard Settings under Custom Domains, click the Disconnect button next to your active domain. You can then attach a new domain at any time.

Question 46

Does Portflu include visitor analytics?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your dashboard includes lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics showing total page views, unique visitors, top referrer domains, and visitor device breakdowns.

Question 47

Are Portflu analytics privacy-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our analytics are 100% cookieless and GDPR-compliant. We do not track personal identifying information, IP addresses, or cross-site browsing behaviors.

Question 48

How do I customize SEO titles and meta descriptions?

Accepted Answer

In your Dashboard Settings, scroll to the SEO Configuration section. You can customize the page title, meta description, and social share preview image (OpenGraph).

Question 49

Does Portflu generate a sitemap automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Published portfolios automatically generate a valid sitemap.xml and robots.txt file, helping Google and other search engines crawl and index your site.

Question 50

How do I verify my site in Google Search Console?

Accepted Answer

In your Dashboard Settings under SEO, enter your Google Site Verification HTML tag or meta code. It is injected into your live site's head tag automatically.

Question 51

What is the difference between Creator and Professional plans?

Accepted Answer

Creator ($5/mo or $50/yr) includes 1 live published portfolio, all premium templates, custom domain connection, and basic analytics. Professional ($10/mo or $100/yr) includes up to 10 live portfolios, advanced analytics, search console insights, and priority support.

Question 52

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Payments are handled securely via Paddle. We accept major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, and PayPal.

Question 53

Can I switch between monthly and yearly billing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can switch billing cycles at any time from your Settings or Pricing page. Plan changes are calculated with prorated billing.

Question 54

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to Settings → Billing and click Cancel Subscription. You will keep full access to all features until the end of your current paid billing period.

Question 55

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 14-day refund window on your first purchase. If you are not satisfied with Portflu, contact support at hello@portflu.com or support@portflu.com and we will issue a full refund.

Question 56

How do I export my data or delete my account?

Accepted Answer

In Settings → Account, you can download a complete JSON export of your portfolio content, or permanently delete your account and all associated live sites and data.

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