Building a professional portfolio
Master the art of crafting an exceptional professional portfolio with this simple guide. Stand out and thrive with our expert tips and insights.
Do more with Contra Pro
Do more with Contra Pro
More leads, more earnings, and more tools to grow your freelance business.
Customizable portfolios
built for Independents
Launch
in minutes
AI-powered tools get your portfolio up and running quickly.
Put your portfolio
to work
Impress your clients with waived contracts fees and get paid commission-free, all in one place.
Supercharge
your discoverability
Unlock access to the best flexible jobs. Boost your search ranking and increase portfolio views.
Pro analytics
Grow your
business
Access insights like who’s viewing your portfolio (and where they’re coming from) so you can turn engagement into more earnings.
Access insights like who’s viewing your portfolio (and where they’re coming from) so you can turn engagement into more earnings.
Access insights like who’s viewing your portfolio (and where they’re coming from) so you can turn engagement into more earnings.
Custom Branding
Build your
personal brand
Customize your proposals, contracts, and invoices to impress clients.
Customize your proposals, contracts, and invoices to impress clients.
Customize your proposals, contracts, and invoices to impress clients.
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plans & features
plans & features
Always Free
Commission-free payments
Tools for invoicing, contracting & project management
Basic portfolio, projects & services
Basic portfolio template
Basic analytics
Access to the Job Network
INVITE ONLY
Waived fees for invited clients
Advanced analytics
Ranking boost in Discover & Job applications
Unlimited portfolio templates
Custom domain support
Custom branding on invoices & proposals
Commission-free payments
Tools for invoicing, contracting & project management
Basic portfolio, projects & services
Basic portfolio template
Basic analytics
Access to the Job Network
Waived fees for invited clients
Advanced analytics
Ranking boost in Discover & Job applications
Unlimited portfolio templates
Custom domain support
Custom branding on invoices & proposals
Always Free
Sign up
Commission-free payments
Tools for invoicing, contracting & project management
Basic portfolio, projects & services
Basic portfolio template
Basic analytics
Commission-free payments
Tools for invoicing, contracting & project management
Basic portfolio, projects & services
Basic portfolio template
Basic analytics
Access to the Job Network
Waived fees for invited clients
Advanced analytics
Ranking boost in Discover & Job applications
Unlimited portfolio templates
Custom domain support
Custom branding on invoices & proposals
Always Free
Sign up
Commission-free payments
Tools for invoicing, contracting & project management
Basic portfolio, projects & services
Basic portfolio template
Basic analytics
Why freelancers love
Contra Pro
I LOVE the customization options! This is more than I thought would be possible right now. I really like the ability to customize the colors and background so it's seamless with my branding and I can share it in place of my website when they want to start hiring right away.
Kristina Lopez
Copywritter
This is the most beautiful portfolio builder I've ever used. With so many portfolio builder tools out there, I appreciate how Contra prioritizes efficiency and simplicity.
Marisa Chenkutal
Co-Founder
I’m obsessed with the Contra team. Literally everything I need as a freelancer is all in one spot. I’ve also been having way too much fun customizing my portfolio.
Michelle Griczika
Copywriter
Just completed my first client payment via credit card! The one-off invoicing process was streamlined and will def be using it more in the future.
Alex Yem
Videographer
I remember when I first started freelancing, I was so excited to have the freedom to work on my own terms. But every time I completed a job and received payment, I couldn't help but feel frustrated knowing that a portion of it went straight to commission fees. That's until I discovered Contra.
Ubaid Ullah
Web Developer
I like that Contra is 100% commission-free and they allow crypto payouts. I use crypto all the time so it's a gamechanger! I got my first payout in MINUTES.
Redel Bautista
Graphic Designer
Contra has been a total game-changer for my freelance journey. Seriously, you can whip up a killer portfolio in just a few clicks, shoot out invoices faster than ever, and boom, payments hit your account in no time. It's pure wow!
Ahmed Bensalah
Framer Designer
One thing about Contra that impresses me is their transparency with payments and commission-free services, which are proof of their commitment to fair business practices.
Sara Benchinoun
Web Developer
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Why freelancers love
Contra Pro
I LOVE the customization options! This is more than I thought would be possible right now. I really like the ability to customize the colors and background so it's seamless with my branding and I can share it in place of my website when they want to start hiring right away.
Kristina Lopez
Copywritter
This is the most beautiful portfolio builder I've ever used. With so many portfolio builder tools out there, I appreciate how Contra prioritizes efficiency and simplicity.
Marisa Chenkutal
Co-Founder
I’m obsessed with the Contra team. Literally everything I need as a freelancer is all in one spot. I’ve also been having way too much fun customizing my portfolio.
Michelle Griczika
Copywriter
Just completed my first client payment via credit card! The one-off invoicing process was streamlined and will def be using it more in the future.
Alex Yem
Videographer
I remember when I first started freelancing, I was so excited to have the freedom to work on my own terms. But every time I completed a job and received payment, I couldn't help but feel frustrated knowing that a portion of it went straight to commission fees. That's until I discovered Contra.
Ubaid Ullah
Web Developer
I like that Contra is 100% commission-free and they allow crypto payouts. I use crypto all the time so it's a gamechanger! I got my first payout in MINUTES.
Redel Bautista
Graphic Designer
Contra has been a total game-changer for my freelance journey. Seriously, you can whip up a killer portfolio in just a few clicks, shoot out invoices faster than ever, and boom, payments hit your account in no time. It's pure wow!
Ahmed Bensalah
Framer Designer
One thing about Contra that impresses me is their transparency with payments and commission-free services, which are proof of their commitment to fair business practices.
Sara Benchinoun
Web Developer
More freelancer reviews
Clients hiring on Contra
Why freelancers love
Contra Pro
I LOVE the customization options! This is more than I thought would be possible right now. I really like the ability to customize the colors and background so it's seamless with my branding and I can share it in place of my website when they want to start hiring right away.
Kristina Lopez
Copywritter
This is the most beautiful portfolio builder I've ever used. With so many portfolio builder tools out there, I appreciate how Contra prioritizes efficiency and simplicity.
Marisa Chenkutal
Co-Founder
I’m obsessed with the Contra team. Literally everything I need as a freelancer is all in one spot. I’ve also been having way too much fun customizing my portfolio.
Michelle Griczika
Copywriter
More freelancer reviews
Clients hiring on Contra
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Everything you need to launch, build and grow your freelance career.
Frequently asked
questions
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
How do I sign up for Contra Pro?
Get started here
Can I connect my portfolio to a custom domain?
With a Contra Pro subscription, you can connect your portfolio to a custom domain when editing your portfolio. If you don’t connect a domain, your portfolio is viewable at [your-contra-handle].contra.com which is editable in your account settings.
How is a portfolio different from a profile on Contra?
Your Contra profile is found at contra.com/name, and your portfolio at name.contra.com. While a profile is free, a portfolio has an upgrade cost to turn your profile into a beautifully designed website that reflects your personal brand. Both allow you to receive inquiries and manage projects with commission-free payments.
How does a portfolio on Contra compare to other portfolio sites?
Contra portfolios compare to Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Carrd, and other portfolio website builders—but Contra takes it a step beyond. Freelancing is our business, so we’ve optimized all templates, tools, and features for the unique needs of freelancers to generate demand and earn money. With Contra, you can show off your work, manage contracts, get clients, and get paid commission-free —all from your portfolio.
How much does a subscription to Contra Pro cost?
While Contra is free to use, an upgrade to Contra Pro is $29/month. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
What are the benefits of Contra Pro?
With Contra Pro, you gain access to all the portfolio tools, advanced analytics, and discoverability opportunities on Contra so you can find more work and earn more.
Only Contra Pro members can:
1. Access multiple portfolio templates with customization and branding tools.
2. Unlock specific and actionable insights, like who has viewed their portfolio and which channels drive the most traffic
3. Get primary placement in Discover and boosted in job matching, where Contra’s clients search for top talent
On average, Contra Pro members receive more views and inquiries, have a higher job application acceptance rate, and earn more than before they went Pro.
Frequently asked
questions
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
How do I sign up for Contra Pro?
Get started here
Can I connect my portfolio to a custom domain?
With a Contra Pro subscription, you can connect your portfolio to a custom domain when editing your portfolio. If you don’t connect a domain, your portfolio is viewable at [your-contra-handle].contra.com which is editable in your account settings.
How is a portfolio different from a profile on Contra?
Your Contra profile is found at contra.com/name, and your portfolio at name.contra.com. While a profile is free, a portfolio has an upgrade cost to turn your profile into a beautifully designed website that reflects your personal brand. Both allow you to receive inquiries and manage projects with commission-free payments.
How does a portfolio on Contra compare to other portfolio sites?
Contra portfolios compare to Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Carrd, and other portfolio website builders—but Contra takes it a step beyond. Freelancing is our business, so we’ve optimized all templates, tools, and features for the unique needs of freelancers to generate demand and earn money. With Contra, you can show off your work, manage contracts, get clients, and get paid commission-free —all from your portfolio.
How much does a subscription to Contra Pro cost?
While Contra is free to use, an upgrade to Contra Pro is $29/month. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
What are the benefits of Contra Pro?
With Contra Pro, you gain access to all the portfolio tools, advanced analytics, and discoverability opportunities on Contra so you can find more work and earn more.
Only Contra Pro members can:
1. Access multiple portfolio templates with customization and branding tools.
2. Unlock specific and actionable insights, like who has viewed their portfolio and which channels drive the most traffic
3. Get primary placement in Discover and boosted in job matching, where Contra’s clients search for top talent
On average, Contra Pro members receive more views and inquiries, have a higher job application acceptance rate, and earn more than before they went Pro.
Frequently asked
questions
What is Contra Pro?
While Contra is free to use, upgrading to Contra Pro supercharges your independent journey with customizable website templates designed for freelancers, priority in search results, and a full dashboard of analytics to optimize your freelance business and increase your income.
How do I sign up for Contra Pro?
Get started here
Can I connect my portfolio to a custom domain?
With a Contra Pro subscription, you can connect your portfolio to a custom domain when editing your portfolio. If you don’t connect a domain, your portfolio is viewable at [your-contra-handle].contra.com which is editable in your account settings.
How is a portfolio different from a profile on Contra?
Your Contra profile is found at contra.com/name, and your portfolio at name.contra.com. While a profile is free, a portfolio has an upgrade cost to turn your profile into a beautifully designed website that reflects your personal brand. Both allow you to receive inquiries and manage projects with commission-free payments.
How does a portfolio on Contra compare to other portfolio sites?
Contra portfolios compare to Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Carrd, and other portfolio website builders—but Contra takes it a step beyond. Freelancing is our business, so we’ve optimized all templates, tools, and features for the unique needs of freelancers to generate demand and earn money. With Contra, you can show off your work, manage contracts, get clients, and get paid commission-free —all from your portfolio.
How much does a subscription to Contra Pro cost?
While Contra is free to use, an upgrade to Contra Pro is $29/month. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
What are the benefits of Contra Pro?
With Contra Pro, you gain access to all the portfolio tools, advanced analytics, and discoverability opportunities on Contra so you can find more work and earn more.
Only Contra Pro members can:
1. Access multiple portfolio templates with customization and branding tools.
2. Unlock specific and actionable insights, like who has viewed their portfolio and which channels drive the most traffic
3. Get primary placement in Discover and boosted in job matching, where Contra’s clients search for top talent
On average, Contra Pro members receive more views and inquiries, have a higher job application acceptance rate, and earn more than before they went Pro.
How to get started on
Contra
Connecting your custom domain
If you’re running a freelance business, you need to have a professional portfolio to show clients. In this blog, we teach you how to connect your custom domain!
How to create case studies
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Find work as a freelancer
Wondering how to find work as a freelancer? Contra’s handy guide will fill you in with the best freelancing sites and freelance tips.
Creating a portfolio
Let’s talk about why your portfolio is valuable and how to create one that gets you hired!
Learn more on hiring
How to get started on
Contra
Building a professional portfolio
Master the art of crafting an exceptional professional portfolio with this simple guide. Stand out and thrive with our expert tips and insights.
Connecting your custom domain
If you’re running a freelance business, you need to have a professional portfolio to show clients. In this blog, we teach you how to connect your custom domain!
How to create case studies
Wondering how to create case studies and implement them effectively? This practical guide provides tips and case study examples.
Find work as a freelancer
Wondering how to find work as a freelancer? Contra’s handy guide will fill you in with the best freelancing sites and freelance tips.
Creating a portfolio
Let’s talk about why your portfolio is valuable and how to create one that gets you hired!
Learn more on hiring
