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Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, replace the bracketed details with your own pieces and prices, and save the result as index.html.

Ways to host a static art portfolio or commission page

How big should images be for an online art portfolio?

Exporting photos at about 2,000 pixels on the long edge, saved as JPEG or WebP, keeps most files well under 1 MB. Photos that are already JPEG or WebP barely shrink inside a ZIP, so the total size of your images folder is very close to your final ZIP size.

Adding loading="lazy" to your <img> tags makes the browser load photos further down the page only when the visitor scrolls near them.

How do I send a portfolio link with an art school or job application?

Art school and job applications set their own portfolio rules, including whether they want a link or a PDF, the exact number of pieces, and file size limits, so check each one before you send. When an application asks for a website link, ship.page gives you a page sent with a noindex header, so search engines stay out and only people with your link can view the work.

ship.page does not accept a PDF or image file on its own. If you want to include a printable resume or a PDF portfolio alongside your web gallery, put the PDF inside your folder and link to it from your index.html.

On Pro ($4 a month), you can also lock work in progress behind a password you share only with reviewers.

How do I make a commission info page I can update?

Many illustrators and character artists need a link in bio page that lists commission prices, slot status, turnaround times, and a contact email. Because ship.page hosts static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with no server code, a mailto: email button or a third-party form service is the simplest way to take requests.

On the free plan, pages cannot be edited in place; uploading a new version creates a new URL. If you pin your commission link in your social profiles and want to keep the same URL every time you open or close slots, Pro is $4 a month and lets you re-upload or edit your page at the exact same address.

Should artists use ship.page, Neocities, or GitHub Pages?

If you just need a live link in a few seconds without creating an account, ship.page is built for that workflow. Other free hosts are a better fit when you want a permanent free home, a built-in community, or a custom domain.

Neocities gives you 1 GB of storage and 200 GB of bandwidth per month for free with no ads, plus a community of personal sites. If you are comparing Neocities alternatives, note that Neocities restricts certain file types on free accounts, while its $5 a month Supporter plan adds 50 GB of storage, 3,000 GB of bandwidth, and custom domains.

GitHub Pages is free for public repositories on GitHub Free, supporting sites up to 1 GB with a 100 GB monthly soft bandwidth limit and custom domains. However, you need a GitHub account and a repository, and GitHub Pages is not allowed as free hosting for a commercial business, which matters if your site is primarily a storefront or commercial commission business.