Website Guide


Some of our favorite artist/creative websites

Website Platform Recommendations

  • Best all-in-one platform.

    Pros:

    • Beautiful, customizable templates specifically for portfolios and galleries

    • All-in-one platform (hosting, domains, and design tools)

    • Integrated e-commerce for selling art

    • Responsive design and easy drag-and-drop interface

    Cons:

    • Takes a little time and effort to build your site

    • Monthly cost can add up ($16–$23/month for personal and business plans)

  • Best for visual creatives who want total design control and WordPress blogging power.

    Pros:

    • Fully customizable design with no coding required — perfect for creatives

    • Drag-and-drop interface gives total layout freedom

    • Built-in WordPress integration for powerful blogging

    • Great for showcasing portfolios with unique, artistic layouts

    Cons:

    • Steeper learning curve compared to template-based platforms

    • Requires a separate subscription for WordPress hosting

    • Not ideal for complex e-commerce without third-party plugins

    • Can be more expensive than competitors (plans start at $19–$34/month)ription

  • Pros:

    • Very user-friendly with a drag-and-drop editor

    • Wide range of templates, including artistic and creative styles

    • Affordable plans starting at $16/month

    • Flexibility in design and layout

    Cons:

    • Can feel overwhelming with too many customization options

    • Not as polished as Squarespace for portfoliosext goes here

  • Pros:

    • Free with an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

    • Simple and quick to set up

    • Clean, portfolio-specific designs

    • Integrates well with Behance and Lightroom

    Cons:

    • Limited to portfolio use—no ecommerce or blogging

    • Requires an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription ($20.99/month for a single app)

  • Pros:

    • Built specifically for creatives and portfolio websites

    • Simple drag-and-drop interface

    • Includes client proofing and store options for selling prints

    Cons:

    • Fewer templates than competitors

    • Starts at $7/month, but features are limited in the basic plan

  • Pros:

    • Affordable with a free plan available

    • Easy drag-and-drop builder

    • E-commerce features

    Cons:

    • Limited template designs

    • Not as modern or artistic as Squarespace or Wix

  • Pros:

    • Highly customizable with thousands of themes and plugins

    • Affordable, with free and low-cost options

    • Great for combining a portfolio with blogging or content creation

    Cons:

    • Steeper learning curve than drag-and-drop builders

    • Free version has limitations and ads

  • Pros:

    • Free to use and part of Adobe's creative community

    • Great for exposure within the creative industry

    • Simple to upload and share work

    Cons:

    • Not a standalone website—limited customization

    • More of a social portfolio than a professional website

  • Pros:

    • Designed for artists and creatives

    • Offers unique and visually interesting templates

    • Affordable at $9/month

    Cons:

    • Interface can be tricky to learn

    • Limited e-commerce functionality

  • Pros:

    • Great for artists looking to sell their work online

    • Free plan available (up to 5 products)

    • Simple and straightforward setup

    Cons:

    • Limited design and portfolio features

    • Best suited for e-commerce rather than full portfolios

Is there a platform you prefer that we have not listed here? Tell us about it!