How I Built My Personal Portfolio Using Bi CMS

As a developer, having a personal portfolio is essential—but building one from scratch can feel overwhelming. I wanted a solution that would let me focus on design and content without sacrificing flexibility. That’s when I discovered Bi CMS, a headless content management system that gave me full control over both the frontend and backend.

1. Why I Chose Bi CMS

I wanted a portfolio that could grow with me—something fast, easy to update, and developer-friendly. Bi CMS offered:

• A clean API to fetch content

• An intuitive content editor

• Easy integration with my React-based frontend

It was the perfect balance between freedom and structure.

2. Planning the Structure

Before diving into code, I mapped out my content types:

• Projects: with images, descriptions, tech stack

• Blog posts: for sharing insights and tutorials

• About me: dynamic, editable bio content

With these in mind, I set up content models in Bi CMS that matched my design layout.

3. Frontend Development

Using React and Next.js, I built the frontend as a static site for speed and SEO. I connected it to Bi CMS via their REST API, fetching project and blog data on build time. Styling was handled with Tailwind CSS for quick, responsive design.

4. Custom Admin Panel for Clients

One unexpected bonus: Bi CMS made it so easy to manage content that I started using it for freelance client sites too. I even created custom dashboards and roles for clients to update their own sites—no technical knowledge needed.

5. Lessons Learned

• Content-first design helps you avoid layout headaches later.

• Static site generation is fast and reliable for portfolios.

• A good CMS saves time—both now and in the future.

Building my portfolio with Bi CMS gave me the freedom to focus on what mattered most: telling my story. Now I can easily update content, add new projects, or write blog posts—all without touching the codebase.

If you're a developer looking to build a sleek, manageable portfolio, I highly recommend giving Bi CMS a try.

Want help writing a "Projects" page or need a guide on deploying your CMS-based site to Vercel or Netlify? Let me know!