Why Your LinkedIn Profile Isn't Enough in 2025 (And What to Build Instead)
Let's be honest: if you're a developer, researcher, or creative professional, your LinkedIn profile is just the beginning.
In 2025, your personal portfolio website isn't optional—it's your digital headquarters. It's where you control the narrative, showcase your best work, and make that crucial first impression that LinkedIn simply can't deliver.
The Stack That Actually Works
After building dozens of sites, here's what I landed on for my own portfolio:
🚀 Frontend: Next.js (App Router) 📝 Content: Sanity CMS (headless, flexible) 🎨 Styling: Tailwind CSS (responsive-first) 📧 Contact: Firebase Firestore (serverless forms) 🚀 Deploy: GitHub Pages (free CI/CD)
Why This Stack Wins
❌ No more: WordPress security updates, plugin conflicts, or slow loading times ❌ No more: Drag-and-drop limitations or cookie-cutter templates ❌ No more: Backend server costs or maintenance headaches
✅ Instead: Lightning-fast performance (90+ Lighthouse scores) ✅ Instead: Complete design control and professional aesthetics ✅ Instead: Easy content updates through Sanity's intuitive CMS ✅ Instead: Scales from personal blog to full business site
What Your Portfolio Should Showcase
Your site becomes your central hub for:
• Projects — Interactive demos, not just screenshots • Writing — Blog posts, research papers, case studies
• Speaking — Conference talks, workshops, presentations • About — Your story, not just your resume • Contact — Direct line to opportunities
The SEO Advantage You're Missing
When someone Googles your name, what shows up?
With a well-optimized personal site, YOU control that first impression. Your content ranks. Your expertise shows. Your personal brand strengthens.
LinkedIn is just one platform. Your website is YOUR platform.
🎯 See It In Action
Check out the live demo → https://thefledgedhurricane.github.io/ Built with the modern web stack above
Ready to build yours? I'm documenting the entire process — from setup to deployment.
Drop a comment if you want me to share the build guide, or if you're already using: • Sanity CMS • Next.js • Jamstack architecture • Any modern portfolio setup
Let's connect and share what's working for you in 2025.
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