Wix

Wix is a free, customizable website builder with a drag‑and‑drop editor and a wide range of templates, ideal for students who want more control over layout and branding.

Specific features (Advantages and Disadvantages)

Advantages

  • Free version available
  • Drag‑and‑drop editor
  • Highly customizable layouts
  • Large library of templates (including Portfolio & CV)
  • Good for advanced branding and visual design
  • Can upload images, videos, and some documents

Disadvantages

  • Learning curve; editor can feel overwhelming
  • Limited storage on the free plan
  • More advanced or highly personalized sites require a paid plan
  • Limits on document/PDF uploads: Wix supports images, videos, and some files, but not all artifact types
  • Template switching is restricted (you cannot change templates once the site is created)

Directions for getting started

  1. Go to https://www.wix.com
  2. Create a free account using your personal email
  3. Download the Wix student template folder
  4. Unzip the folder
  5. Open the file named Use This Template.html
  6. This will open the template in Wix
  7. Begin editing your site
  8. Publish and copy your public link

Examples

Waldo Example

Templates

Get Template

How to Build

  • Open Wix: Go to wix.com and sign in with your personal email.
  • Download and open the student template: Go to the Templates section above → download the Wix template folder → unzip the folder → open Use This Template.html.
    • This launches the template in Wix.
  • Edit the existing sections: Replace the sample images and text with your own content.
  • Add artifacts: Upload images, videos, and supported documents to showcase your work.
  • Add reflections: Write short explanations or reflections for each project or artifact.
  • Customize design: Adjust fonts, colors, layout blocks, and branding elements.
  • Preview your site: Use Preview to see how your site looks before publishing.
  • Publish and share: Click Publish and copy your public link to share your full site.

Sharing Options

Wix allows you to share your entire site using one public link.

  • After publishing, click View Site → copy the URL from your browser
  • This link opens your full multi‑page portfolio
  • Individual pages can be shared by navigating to the page in the published site and copying the browser URL