Author websites
A professional home for you and your books online
Your website is the one place online you fully control. We design and build responsive author websites that showcase your books, tell your story and make it easy for readers to stay in touch.
- Responsive design for phones, tablets and desktops
- Book pages with retailer links
- Author bio, media kit and events
- Newsletter sign-up and contact form
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Overview
Built around what readers look for
Readers visit author websites for a few specific reasons: to find out what else you have written, what is coming next, where to buy, and how to follow you. Your website should answer those questions within seconds on any device.
We design a clear structure around your books and brand, write or polish the copy, and build a fast, mobile-friendly site. We also set up basic search optimisation so readers looking for you by name can find you.
What's included
What's included
Responsive design
Layouts that work well on phones, tablets and desktops.
Book showcases
Pages for each book with covers, descriptions, series order and retailer links.
Author branding
Visual style, typography and colours consistent with your books.
Contact and newsletter
Contact forms and newsletter sign-ups connected to your chosen services.
Basic SEO
Page titles, descriptions, headings and a sitemap set up for search engines.
Handover
Guidance on updating your site and keeping it secure.
Workflow
How we build your website
Plan
We agree pages, features and the look you want.
Design
You review the design before development begins.
Build
The site is built, populated with content and tested on multiple devices.
Launch
We help connect your domain, launch the site and show you how to update it.
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Author Website Development is a good fit for:
- Debut authors establishing an online presence
- Authors with outdated or hard-to-update websites
- Series authors needing clear reading-order pages
- Non-fiction authors linking a book to services or speaking
Not sure this is the right service?
Many authors need a combination of services, or a different starting point than they expected. Tell us where your book is today and we will recommend the best next step.
SEO-Optimized Content Services
Content planned around search intent so readers can find your website and books.
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A steady, planned flow of blog posts that keeps readers coming back between books.
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Book descriptions, author bios, ads and emails written to make readers act.
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Positioning, audience research and launch planning to connect your book with readers.
Learn moreFAQ
Questions about Author Website Development
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll answer your questions directly.
Ask a questionDo I need my own domain name?
Yes, we recommend registering a domain in your own name so you always control it. We can advise on choosing one.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. We build with ease of updates in mind and provide guidance at handover.
Will you write the content?
We can write or edit website copy as part of the project, or work with content you provide.
Ready for a website that represents your books?
Tell us about your books and the features you need.