My First Home on the Web: A Story of Courage, Perfectionism, and One Website
After hours spent on programming and data analysis courses, the moment of truth finally arrives. You have the skills, but to the world, you’re still invisible. I knew that to turn theory into practice and start getting real client work, I needed a place that would be my proof of concept. My business card, my portfolio, and my bridge to my first clients.
That’s how the idea that was as exciting as it was terrifying was born: to build my own website from scratch.
The Toughest Client? Myself
When you’re creating something for yourself for the first time—something that’s meant to be your public face—the pressure is immense. This wasn’t just another course exercise. This was meant to be my debut. And that’s precisely when my greatest enemy caught up with me: perfectionism.
Every element had to be perfect. Every line of code, every space, every color. I spent hours analyzing, tweaking, and… standing still. Instead of building, I fell into the trap of endless improvements, afraid to publish anything that wasn’t absolutely flawless.
The Lesson That Changed Everything: A Website is a Process
The key to breaking the impasse was a change in perspective. I asked myself a question: is this website meant to be a perfect monument or a functional tool? The answer was obvious. I understood that my “home on the web” didn’t have to be a palace right away. It needed to have a solid foundation, a door for guests to walk through, and room for future expansion.
That thought was liberating. I focused on what mattered most: building a clean, responsive site on WordPress with a clear description of what I wanted to offer and a simple contact form. I released it into the world, knowing it was just the beginning.
And this approach is working. The best proof is the recent integration of the Tawk.to chatbot—a feature I hadn’t even considered at first, which now makes the site more interactive. It’s alive and evolving with me.
A Foundation That Grows With Me
Today, this website is more than just a business card. It’s my first, fully independent project. It’s tangible proof of the transition from learning to practice. It’s the foundation upon which I’m building my portfolio and gaining new experiences.
I’m proud of it not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. And because I had the courage to hit “publish.”
If you’re in a similar place—you have the skills but are hesitant to take that first, public step—I understand you perfectly. Sometimes, the biggest obstacle is ourselves.
If you want to create your own space on the web that will grow with you, I invite you for a free consultation. Let’s talk about your idea and how we can turn it into a living project.
