Build a Portfolio Website That's Entirely Yours
Most portfolio builders give you a template and let you swap the images. Claude CMS gives you a real conversation with Claude — describe the portfolio you want and Claude builds it from scratch. No templates. No constraints. Exactly your vision, live on your own domain.
Claude CMS is self-hosted PHP/MySQL operated via Anthropic's MCP protocol. Claude generates gallery pages, case study layouts, contact forms, and project filtering as raw HTML/CSS/PHP — no JavaScript framework overhead, no CMS admin panel, no theme constraints to work within.
Your work deserves a site built for it
Portfolio builders like Squarespace, Behance, and Format give you a template and call it done. But creative work doesn't fit neatly into someone else's grid. Claude CMS starts with a blank canvas — you describe how your work should be shown, and Claude builds it exactly that way.
No template constraints
Every template forces a compromise — a grid that doesn't suit your work, a font you didn't choose, a layout that's someone else's idea. Claude CMS has no templates. Tell Claude how you want your work to look and it builds exactly that.
Claude generates HTML/CSS from scratch per your specification. No theme inheritance, no block schema, no component library to work within.
Your portfolio, your server
Squarespace, Format, and Cargo all host your portfolio on their servers. Cancel and it disappears. Claude CMS runs on your own hosting — cancel the licence and your portfolio keeps running indefinitely.
Self-hosted PHP/MySQL. Cancel the MCP connector; site continues serving pages. No vendor lock-in. Move hosts freely — it's just files and a database.
Update it by talking to Claude
Adding a new project, updating your about page, or refreshing your homepage design is as simple as telling Claude what to change. No CMS dashboard, no editor to learn, no waiting for a developer.
Claude maps natural language to MCP tool calls — site_update_page, file_write, db_query. Changes hit production in seconds with no deployment step.
Every kind of creative portfolio
Claude CMS builds portfolios for every creative discipline. Whatever you make, Claude builds a site that shows it at its best.
Designers & art directors
Full-bleed case study layouts, brand project grids, process documentation, and a contact form built for new business enquiries. Claude matches the site's visual language to the work itself.
Developers & engineers
Project showcases with live links, GitHub references, tech stack tags, and a clean about section. Claude can build a dark-mode terminal aesthetic or a minimal light interface — your call.
Photographers & videographers
Full-width galleries, lightbox viewers, category filtering, embedded video, and client proofing pages. Claude optimises your image delivery and builds the exact gallery experience you need.
Illustrators & artists
High-resolution artwork grids, shop integration for print sales, commission enquiry forms, and exhibition/event listings. Claude builds it all to put your work front and centre.
Writers & journalists
Clean editorial layouts, clip archives organised by publication, byline pages, and a contact form for commissions. Claude can pull from a database of articles or build a curated selection page.
Architects & interior designers
Project pages with before/after sliders, technical drawings, and site photography. Practice overview, team bios, and a new project enquiry form — built to the professional standard your work demands.
How portfolio builders compare
| Claude CMS | Squarespace / Format | Behance / Cargo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £6.99 | £13–£25+ | Free–£12 (platform-branded) |
| Custom domain | Yes — from day one | Yes (paid plan) | Only on paid Cargo |
| Custom design | Fully bespoke | Template-based | Very limited |
| Self-hosted | Yes — your server | No | No |
| E-commerce / print shop | Claude builds it | Higher plan required | Not available |
| If you cancel | Portfolio keeps running | Site goes offline | Profile goes offline |
From brief to live portfolio in days
No design skills or technical knowledge needed. Describe your portfolio to Claude and it builds the whole thing — structure, style, galleries, and contact form.
Get hosting & set up
Any standard PHP 7.4+/MySQL host. SiteGround, Hostinger, or your existing provider. We install Claude CMS in about 10 minutes.
Describe your portfolio
Tell Claude your discipline, the work you want to show, your visual preferences, and what you want visitors to do. Claude plans the whole site.
Claude builds it
Claude creates every page, builds your galleries, styles the design, and adds your contact form. Iterate with further conversation until it's exactly right.
Go live & keep adding work
Point your domain and you're live. Add new projects, refresh your homepage, or change your design anytime — just by asking Claude.
A portfolio as good as your work deserves
Start from £6.99/month. Your first month is free. No templates. No constraints. Entirely yours.
30-day free trial. PHP 7.4+/MySQL 5.7+ host required. Full MCP tool access from day one. Self-hosted — your portfolio survives any platform change.