Categorize Your Portfolio Projects Effectively

How to Categorize Your Portfolio Projects Effectively with Elementor and ACF Pro

Building a professional portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills and attracting potential clients. Whether you’re a freelancer, an agency, or a developer, organizing your portfolio properly helps present your work in a way that’s easy to browse and understand. With Elementor and ACF Pro, you can create a dynamic and visually stunning portfolio that includes all relevant details for each project.

One of the most impactful ways to enhance your portfolio is by categorizing your projects using a Project Type field. This blog post will guide you through the steps to add, organize, and display project types effectively.

Why Categorize Projects by Type?

Categorizing your projects by type (e.g., B2B, B2C, Enterprise) helps your portfolio visitors quickly understand the scope and target audience of your work. Here are some benefits:

• Clarity for Potential Clients: They can immediately identify projects relevant to their needs.
• Improved Navigation: Makes your portfolio easier to browse, especially if you have numerous projects.
• Professional Appeal: Shows that you’re detail-oriented and organized.

Steps to Add Project Type with Elementor and ACF Pro

1. Set Up a Custom Field in ACF Pro

To begin, create a custom field group for your portfolio projects:

1. Navigate to Custom Fields > Add New in the WordPress admin.
2. Create a new field group and name it Portfolio Details.
3. Add a field labeled Project Type with the following settings:
   • Field Type: Dropdown.
   • Choices: Add options like:
     B2B
B2C
Enterprise
Non-Profit
Startup

4. Save the field group and assign it to your Portfolio post type.

2. Add Data to Portfolio Posts

After creating the custom field, edit your portfolio posts:

• Select the Project Type for each project.
• Add other details such as client name, technologies used, and a description.

3. Display Project Type in Elementor

Elementor’s dynamic content capabilities make it simple to display project types:

1. Open your portfolio template in Elementor.
2. Add a text widget, badge, or any other element where you want to display the project type.
3. Link it to the Project Type field using Dynamic Tags.

Advanced Features to Enhance Your Portfolio

Filtering Projects by Type

Use filters to allow visitors to view projects based on their type:

• Install a plugin like JetSmartFilters or use Elementor Pro’s filter functionality.
• Configure the filters to work with the Project Type field.

Team Member Integration

If you collaborate with others, add a Team Members field to your portfolio. You can dynamically link WordPress users to your projects for additional context.

ROI and Results

Showcase the impact of your work by adding a Results field. For example:

• “Increased website traffic by 60%.”
• “Boosted client revenue by 20%.”

Example Use Case: Web Development Agency Portfolio

Imagine you’re a web development agency with a portfolio of projects ranging from e-commerce sites to mobile apps for startups. Using the Project Type field, you can categorize and display these projects like this:

Conclusion

Organizing your portfolio projects by type is a game-changer. It enhances clarity, boosts professionalism, and makes your work more appealing to potential clients. By using Elementor and ACF Pro, you can achieve this with ease while maintaining full control over the design and functionality of your portfolio.

Ready to transform your portfolio? Start categorizing your projects today and watch your professional presence shine!

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