portfolio-ship-week

name	portfolio-ship-week
description	A comprehensive workflow for launching and optimizing personal portfolios, including DNS fixes, SEO infrastructure, and job search outreach. Use for: fixing broken portfolio domains, adding SEO/meta tags to React sites, and preparing job application materials.

Portfolio Ship Week

This skill provides a structured workflow for the final push to launch a professional portfolio and initiate a job search.

Core Workflow

1. DNS Diagnosis & Fix

• Check Records: Use dig <domain> ANY +short and whois <domain> to identify the current DNS state and name servers.
• Identify Hosting: Determine if the site is on Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, etc.
• Generate Guide: Use the DNS_FIX_GUIDE.md.template to provide the user with specific A and CNAME records.

2. SEO Infrastructure

• Install Dependencies: Ensure react-helmet-async is installed in the project.
• Implement SEO Component: Use SEO.tsx.template to create a reusable meta-tag component.
• Update Routing: Wrap the application in HelmetProvider and add <SEO /> to each route in App.tsx or Router.tsx.
• Static Files: Create robots.txt and sitemap.xml in the public/ directory.

3. GitHub Integration

• Locate Repo: Use gh repo list <username> to find the active portfolio repository.
• Apply Changes: Clone the repo, implement the SEO/Routing fixes, and push directly to the main branch.
• Verify Build: Check for common deployment triggers (e.g., Vercel/Netlify automatic builds).

4. Job Search Outreach

• Draft Emails: Create tailored outreach for specific roles (e.g., HN "Who is hiring", direct recruiter emails).
• Master Checklist: Provide a clear "Today / This Week / Done" checklist to keep the user organized.

Bundled Resources

Templates

• SEO.tsx.template: React component for Open Graph, Twitter cards, and JSON-LD.
• DNS_FIX_GUIDE.md.template: Markdown guide for resolving domain issues.

Best Practices

• Ship Beats Perfect: Focus on getting the site reachable and the emails sent first.
• Direct Action: Whenever possible, push code directly to GitHub rather than just providing snippets.
• Clear Instructions: For tasks requiring user login (like DNS), provide the exact values to copy-paste.