Getting started and developing your online distinct portfolio is one of the best decisions you will make in achieving your goals and making success your reality. We’ve made the process of getting started very easy. Below is a guide which will help direct you on how to get going with your distinct portfolio. Of course if you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist!
I. The Registration Process
Signing up for Distinct Portfolios is quick, easy, and FREE! On the top right of your screen you will see a button which says “Registration”. Your first step is to click their which will then take you to the registration page. Once you are at the registration page, you will be required to input your name, email address, zip code, and create a password. You then need to agree to the Distinct Portfolio’s terms of use and click the “Sign Up” button. Once this is done, you will need to go to the email address you specified in the registration process. There you will find an email from Distinct Portfolios which asks you to verify your email address by clicking on a link supplied in the email. Once this is complete....that’s it! You will then be signed up for our Freelancer account. All customers are first signed up for the freelancer account. Features of the freelancer account are specified below, on the freelancer page and on the pricing page. Once this initial stage is complete, you may upgrade to one of our premium accounts (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum) by going to the “upgrade” section in your account. Details of this are also specified further along in this guide.
II. Freelancer Account
The first step in the registration process is to the sign up for a freelancer account. This account allows you access to many Distinct Portfolios features helping you to get going in the right direction sooner rather than later without a penny down or a credit card required. Benefits include:
- dynamic templates which automatically generate content from user input; choose multiple colors, layouts, and backgrounds
- printer friendly versions
- attach to email functionality
- online interactive help library
- and much more!
A freelancer account is, as the name specifies, FREE! It is supported by advertising which allows you to develop your portfolio without spending any money.
III. Upgrading and Premium Services
For those looking to build a more prestigious portfolio without ads and many more features, you will want to sign up for one of our premium accounts. Features of these accounts can be found on the pricing page. Upgrading your registration status is easy. Once you are logged in as a freelancer, there is a button on the top right of your user admin panel which says “upgrade”. Just click there and it will take you to the upgrade page. Once there, you will be presented with all of our premium service options. All you have to do is choose the option you want and follow the payment steps. It’s that easy!
As well as our premium accounts options (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum), we also offer template customization options. You can learn more about these options on the custom page as well as the pricing page.
Our streamlined customisation services are a great and effective way to get that extra personalization you are looking for!
IV. Developing Your Portfolio
We’ve made the technology of developing your digital portfolio simple and easy. Once you are logged into your account, your user administration panel is located at the top of the screen. Each section is clearly labelled leaving little room for any confusion that other backend user panels seem to do. We’ve also compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you in your portfolio development which can be found at the very bottom of this website. Of course, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
V. Customer Support
Customer service is an integral part of Distinct Portfolios. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our customers get the technical support that they need.
In order to provide the best service to our users, Distinct Portfolios offers 24/7 customer support where you may contact us or email us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our customer service goal is to answer all inquiries the same day they are received. Because our customers are located around the globe, it does sometimes take up to 24 hours to respond.
As well, to compliment our 24/7 customer support services, you may also access our interactive help library at any time and from any where there is an internet connection. When logged in to your account, at the very top of the screen you will see a “Get Help” button. To access the help library, all you need to do is click on this button.
