Cassandra Skinner - Portfolio Website

Professional portfolio website showcasing product and design strategy leadership.

🌐 Site Structure

• Home (index.html) - Hero section with key metrics and featured work
• About (about.html) - Leadership philosophy, career highlights, education
• Work (work.html) - Strategic case studies
• Resume (resume.html) - Full resume with download option
• Contact (contact.html) - Contact information and availability

🚀 Deploying to GitHub Pages (Free Hosting)

Step 1: Create GitHub Repository

1. Go to github.com and sign in (or create an account)
2. Click the + icon in the top right → "New repository"
3. Name it: your-username.github.io (replace your-username with your GitHub username)
   • Example: if your username is caskinne, name it caskinne.github.io
4. Make it Public
5. Don't initialize with README (we already have files)
6. Click "Create repository"

Step 2: Upload Your Website

Option A: Using GitHub Web Interface (Easiest)

1. On your new repository page, click "uploading an existing file"
2. Drag all files from /Users/caskinner/Documents/cassandra-portfolio-website/ into the upload area:
   • index.html
   • about.html
   • work.html
   • resume.html
   • contact.html
   • styles.css
3. Scroll down and click "Commit changes"

Option B: Using Git (Command Line)

cd /Users/caskinner/Documents/cassandra-portfolio-website
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial portfolio website"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/YOUR-USERNAME.github.io.git
git push -u origin main

Step 3: Enable GitHub Pages

1. Go to your repository on GitHub
2. Click "Settings" tab
3. Click "Pages" in the left sidebar
4. Under "Source", select "main" branch
5. Click "Save"
6. Wait 1-2 minutes for deployment

Step 4: View Your Site

Your site will be live at: https://your-username.github.io

🌍 Using a Custom Domain (Optional)

If you want to use cassandraskinner.com instead of GitHub's URL:

1. Buy a domain from Namecheap, Google Domains, or GoDaddy (~$12/year)

2. Add custom domain in GitHub:

   • Go to Settings → Pages
   • Under "Custom domain", enter your domain (e.g., cassandraskinner.com)
   • Click "Save"

3. Configure DNS at your domain registrar:

   • Add these A records pointing to GitHub:

     185.199.108.153
     185.199.109.153
     185.199.110.153
     185.199.111.153
     

   • Add CNAME record: www → your-username.github.io

4. Wait 24-48 hours for DNS to propagate

✏️ Updating Your Website

To make changes:

1. Edit the HTML files locally
2. Test by opening index.html in your browser
3. Upload changed files to GitHub (drag & drop on repository page, or use git push)
4. Changes will appear on your live site within 1-2 minutes

📝 What to Update

Before going live, customize these:

• Update all content to reflect your actual work
• Add real case study details in work.html
• Verify all links work
• Test on mobile (resize browser to check)
• Update contact information if needed

💡 Tips

• Keep it simple and professional
• Update regularly with new work
• Test all links before sharing
• Share the URL on LinkedIn, resume, etc.

🆘 Need Help?

Common Issues:

• Site not showing up: Wait 2-3 minutes after first deployment
• Changes not appearing: Clear browser cache (Cmd+Shift+R)
• Custom domain not working: Wait 24-48 hours for DNS
• 404 error: Make sure files are in root directory, not a subfolder

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Built with HTML, CSS, and ❤️ | Hosted free on GitHub Pages