Author Website Design & Development
An author website that brings books, biography and readers together. It presents titles with where to buy, shares news and events and builds a mailing list for future releases.
Tell us about your business and we will recommend the right pages and features.
Books and readers
A reader-focused website for authors to present books, events and ways to connect.
Every business within this sector has unique nuances. We tailor our design around your service model, customer communication preferences, and commercial objectives.
Who it's for
This solution is specifically engineered for organizations matching:
Recommended pages
A proven sitemap structure designed to guide visitors intuitively from initial interest to conversion.
Core features
Essential capabilities included to build credibility, present your offerings, and make client action effortless.
Published book catalogue with synopsis and retailer buy links (Amazon, local stores)
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Author biography and literary awards
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Book tours, festivals, and reading events calendar
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Author personal blog and writing journal
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Media press kit with high-res headshots and bio
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Reader newsletter signup to build your mailing list
Designed and delivered in accordance with your brand identity and audience expectations.
Not sure which features you need? We will help you decide during discovery.
Advanced features and integrations (options)
Additional capabilities we can scope with you as your business scales. Everything here is optional and scoped to your exact operational requirements.
Direct author book sales (signed copies) with shipping
OptionCustom configured to match your third-party software, workflow, or customer self-service model.
Pre-order campaign landing page for upcoming releases
OptionCustom configured to match your third-party software, workflow, or customer self-service model.
Reader community forum and book club discussion questions
OptionCustom configured to match your third-party software, workflow, or customer self-service model.
Gated bonus chapters and character art downloads
OptionCustom configured to match your third-party software, workflow, or customer self-service model.
Author speaking and festival booking form
OptionCustom configured to match your third-party software, workflow, or customer self-service model.
Everything above is optional and scoped to your needs.
How a author website helps your business
An author launches a new title with a pre-order page.
How we build it
Every project follows our transparent five-step process from discovery to launch.
Choose your solution
Find the website type closest to your business, or tell us if yours is unique.
Tell us about your business
Share your goals, audience, services and brand through a short brief or a conversation.
We design your experience
We plan the structure and design the look and feel for your approval.
We build and refine it
We develop the website, test it on real devices and refine it with your feedback.
Launch and grow
We launch your website and discuss ongoing improvements, support and growth.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from clients seeking a author website.
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Complete your digital presence
Brand Identity Design
A complete visual identity system for a brand that looks consistent everywhere.
View SM-01Social Media Strategy
A clear, practical social media strategy built around your brand, audience and business goals.
View DM-07SEO Services
Search optimization that makes your website easier to find for the right searches.
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