In no particular order, my thoughts:
- Pics are good. Make them big too - I hate it when I click on a teensy thumbnail and all I get is a marginally bigger pic.
- NO MUSIC! 'nuff said.
- Give me a decent idea of who you are. You can tell alot about a person by the way they write. I don't need an opus, but write enough to let me know what you like, dislike etc. Give me a sample of your personality.
- Rates & contact info are a must.
- An up to date calendar listing your availability is nice if you feel like maintaining something like that.
- Don't get fancy using flash and java scripts and the like; basic websites are still very functional
- A low bandwidth, one page version is a nice to have for those who are travelling and forced to use dial-up.
Good luck!