A blog is an appropriate technology for this project for many reasons. Visitors will return if they continue to see fresh content. Items you want to share don't always fit into 140 characters. It is important to have an informal place to share information, news and personal thoughts.
However, I think one particular aspect of a blog makes it a perfect fit for an online portfolio. A blog provides visitors an opportunity to connect with me on a personal level. My individual voice comes through much better in a less formal blog post than in the collection of professional and class projects I will list. There are likely hundreds of portfolio sites out there that list projects, resumes and ways to connect over email, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. However, what can really sell me to a potential employer is my unique voice and style that isn't necessarily translated by the banner ad I developed or email copy I produced. I think this voice too often gets watered down or even completely lost in the cacophony of projects and career summaries and bulleted lists of accomplishments. With a blog, I'm able to transmit my voice from the internet rooftops.
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