“Which platforms should I use to build a personal website that showcases my work and background?”

Here’s a practical shortlist, mapped to what you’re likely trying to do. If any of these sound right, I can help you pick a plan and get it live fast.

Easiest way to a polished portfolio (no-code, all‑in‑one)

• Squarespace: Great-looking templates, solid built‑ins (SEO, forms, galleries), fast to launch. Good default for creatives and solo professionals. Pricing and plans are on Squarespace’s official page. (squarespace.com)
• Wix: More “do anything” flexibility and a huge app store; good if you also need bookings, store, or custom components. See Wix’s plans page/help center. (wix.com)

Maximum visual control and interactions (designer-friendly)

• Webflow: Pixel‑level layout control and CMS for case studies; steeper learning curve but very powerful. Note Webflow simplified/changed pricing in May 2026—check their pricing and the May 13, 2026 update. (webflow.com)
• Framer: Fast for motion‑led, single‑page or small sites; modern editor with animation baked in. See Framer’s pricing. (framer.com)

One‑page, ultra‑simple, and cheap

• Carrd: Perfect for a clean single‑page site, links page, or simple lead capture; connect your own domain on Pro. Check Carrd’s Pro plan details. (carrd.com)

Writing‑first or newsletter + memberships

• Ghost(Pro): Purpose‑built for blogs/newsletters with paid memberships; connects directly to Stripe and Ghost doesn’t take a platform fee. See Ghost pricing and fees info. (ghost.org)

Blogging with room to grow (themes/plugins, or code later)

• WordPress.com: Managed hosting + builder; you can start simple and add plugins/themes on higher tiers. See current WordPress.com plan/pricing pages. (wordpress.com)

How to choose quickly

• I want the fastest path to a professional-looking site with minimal tinkering → Start with Squarespace. (squarespace.com)
• I’m a designer (or picky about layout/animation) and want deep control → Webflow or Framer. (webflow.com)
• I just need a crisp one‑pager right now (and maybe expand later) → Carrd. (carrd.com)
• My “site” is really a blog/newsletter with paid subscribers → Ghost(Pro). (ghost.org)
• I want a blog with a huge ecosystem and the option to get more advanced later → WordPress.com. (wordpress.com)

A couple of quick questions to tailor this to you

• What kind of work will you showcase (design, dev, writing, photography, research, something else)?
• Do you need a blog, a newsletter, bookings, or payments?
• Any preference: “quick and done” vs “I want fine‑grained design control”?
• Budget range per month?

If you share those, I’ll recommend one platform and a starter template, then outline the fastest launch checklist for you.