Even if you already have your own portfolio website, you can use social networks to amplify your online presence.

Although the work you are showcasing is similar in each portfolio, you are showcasing your work to a new audience with each portfolio you create. You’re meeting new people, exposing them to your work, and making new connections by placing your portfolio within different communities.

Going beyond Myspace and Facebook

There are plenty of other social networks out there. Try joining some that are more tailored to your talents. Undergroundfilm and Videoart are social networks specifically designed for filmmakers and video artists. Below is a list of social networks that have creative people in mind.

Deviantart

Founded in August 2000, deviantART is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts with over 13 million registered members.

Featured Profile: Arenyth Digital Painter Based in Belmot, CA

Behance

The Behance Network is a platform for creative professionals across all industries.

Featured Profile: ISE Ratinan Thaijareorn, Illustrator based on Bangkok, Thailand

Spraygraphic

Spraygraphic is a virtual comunity for creative minds. Founded in Feb 2005 by Chuck Banaszewski and Matt Krise.

Featured Profile: Simonas Sileika, Photographer based in Vilnius, Lithuania

Videoart.net

Videoart.net was founded by video artists and filmmakers based in New York City, and is dedicated to video art and short films but interested in any artist utilizing the video medium.

Featured Profile: Lar Peterson Hernandez

IndieGoGo

IndieGoGo is a collaborative way to fund ideas. Founded in 2008 with the objective of providing any idea (creative, cause or entrepreneurial) the tools and process to raise money, offer perks and keep 100% ownership.

Featured Profile: John Trigonis, indie filmmaker & poet based in Jersey City, NJ

 

UPDATE:

I removed Virb and Undegroundfilm from the list. Undergroudfilm.org unfortunetly seems to be offline.