6 Portfolio Website Business Success Stories [2023]
Here are some real life success stories of starting a portfolio website business:
1. Business Builders ($3M/year)
Jay Owen (from Saint Augustine, FL, USA) started Business Builders over 23 years ago.
When I started Design Extensions, which has since been rebranded as Business Builders, I was just 17 years old. Honestly, I had no idea what I was doing. I was just a teen trying to make some side money doing something I loved — building websites.
Today our services are focused on three key areas: coaching, marketing & development. Our mission is to help other people grow their business - like we have our own. We’ve gone from just $5000 in the first year to over $3,000,000 in sales this year.
2. Yahoo
News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.
- Website traffic: 3.53B/month
- Business rank: #12
Check out their full website ➜
Learn more about starting a portfolio website business:
Where to start?
-> How much does it cost to start a portfolio website business?
-> Pros and cons of a portfolio website business
Need inspiration?
-> Examples of established portfolio website business
-> Marketing ideas for a portfolio website business
Other resources
-> Portfolio website business tips
4. Adobe
- Website traffic: 254M/month
- Business rank: #45
Check out their full website ➜

5. Squarespace
Squarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Domains, eCommerce, hosting, galleries, analytics, and 24/7 support all included.
- Website traffic: 33M/month
- Business rank: #332
Check out their full website ➜
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