Author Website Design · from USD 497
Sells books too.
A mobile-responsive site that showcases your books, captures reader emails, and tells your story — built to convert, not just to look good.
WordPress or Squarespace, so you can add books and blog posts yourself after launch without needing a developer.
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Platform ownership
The website is the one marketing surface the author actually owns. It needs to hold the brand together, capture demand from every channel, and remain useful long after a single launch campaign is over.
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Reviews
We do not yet have named reviews specific to author website design, so these are verified HMD Publishing clients from our other services. They are shown here as proof of how we work, not as website customers.
“This was my first time for this and they help me all the way. There attention to details was great. I love the eloquence of the work. The response time I thougth it was alil slow, but that's realy me, I'm still working on being patient..lol. I will definitely us them again. I do have some more projects.”
Rodney GuptonAuthor of Forgiven Before You Were Born“Went above and beyond and the final cover absolutely exceeded my expectations!”
Phil GramlichAuthor of Walt & His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Haven't Heard“The team was dedicated to getting the final project right, providing as many revisions as needed. They were consistently responsive to my questions, requests and concerns.”
Nashyelli Elena HernandezAuthor of A Journey of Sunsets: An Adventurous Story of Beauty, Transformation & Discovery“This team was amazing. I cannot say enough about them. When I tell you how much they have poured into my life, you wouldn’t believe it. They were encouraging, supportive, they were patient,, and they were very respectful to what I was trying to figure out during this process. I have another project coming up, they are the one for me. I felt that we were so aligned, I was at peace when I talked to anyone member of the team. At the end of any conversation I have had with them, they all always end with some type of encouraging words. Sorry, I didn’t mean to be this long on here, but I just had to share the amazing work this team is doing. You can feel they do care when they sent an email. I think God knows exactly who I needed for this project, and He gave them. The book is now published, great job. Thank you, thank you. May God continue to bring people to you because you are doing an amazing job through your work. Lucie”
LTP HopeAuthor of When Goodbye Comes Too Early: Learning To Breathe Again Through Love and Loss“I'm a first-time book publisher, and I could not have found a better partner than HMD Publishing. They did both my cover design and the work of uploading the manuscript to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. The team was consistently knowledgeable, professional, responsive, detail-oriented, courteous, and above all patient. I had dozens of questions as we worked through the process, and they answered each one thoroughly and without ever making me feel ridiculous for asking. My book launched two days ago, and HMD has my highest recommendation for anyone looking for professional services to help make your writing dreams come true.”
Barbara WoolardAuthor of Beyond Words: The Power of Action in a World of Thoughts and Prayers“I've worked with HMD Publishing on numerous occasions. Clearly that shows my satisfaction with their level work. I will most certainly work with them in the future as well. They are patient, and attentive to my specific needs and as always it was a pleasure.”
Jamaal C. BoyceAuthor of Investing Is The Best Thing: An Introductory Guide to the World of Investing for Teenagers and Their Parents“This was an excellent experience for publishing my first book. The team was very patient and cooperative throughout the entire process, keeping each step very clear and their words very kind. I would love to work with HMD Publishing again in the future!”
Ashlyn VaughnAuthor of Wrinkles, Rewritten: A Skin-Deep Guide to Aging Gracefully“Very professional and easy to work with.”
Avraham NacherAuthor of Geshara Mazes: Where Geniuses Get Lost“This is my second book working with them. My first experience was good. This time it was even better. Will use again for my next book. Really loved the formatting design. Very professional. Quick on replies. Great Cooperation. Fast delivery.”
Byron Headrick IAuthor of Ahead of the Curve: Strategic Foresight for the Next Decade in Public Education“I was so nervous to edit and typeset my book that it became a source of frustration. HMD Publishing put that anxiety and frustrations aside through their professionalism, excellent communication, and vast understanding of the processes I needed to get my book published and ready to sell. If you have any hesitation or concerns about the process, go with HMD Publishing.”
Chad TeagueAuthor of Onboard Like A Fraternity“HMD Publishing delivered an excellent product result in book design, and I plan to rehire.”
Clay HessAuthor of When Dad Falls Short: Finding Healing in God’s Perfect Fatherhood“Exceeded my expectations! The professionalism, attention to detail, and seamless communication made the process stress-free. The final formatting was polished, and they guided me through publishing with ease. Highly recommend their expertise for anyone looking to publish a book!”
Danyl ChahalAuthor of The Magic Ripple: The Secret to Finding True Success“More like a 4.9! It was easy to work with the team and the cover design was absolutely fantastic! I offered inspiration and they made magic! My only complaint is the back cover design. I wanted a mix of synopsis and author bio but deferred to their expertise, even though I provided examples of what I wanted they offered their professional opinion. The delivery was a few hours past the agreed time but in the end all worked out and I am pleased with the experience and the delivered product. And I definitely feel like it was well worth the price!”
Dr. Brandiss PearsonAuthor of The Other Side of Leadership: Reclaiming Power and Purpose on Your Leadership Journey“HMD Publishing was exceptional. I would definitely work with them again as they were outstanding and delivered exceptional content for my manuscript. Thank you!”
Eric StengelAuthor of Cast Thy Nets: The Power of Love & Discipleship“They exceeded our expectations. We will use them again for future books and formatting.”
George LamelzaAuthor of Single Man Walking Through Divorce: Healing, Faith, and Strength for the Journey Through and After Divorce“Very good experience. Edits were clean, grammar and structure improved without changing my voice. Solid communication and professional throughout. Would recommend.”
Joe MarquesAuthor of The Unmasking: Why We Hide and How We Find What's Real“I’ve used them for several projects and they are very responsive and very collaborative. They made sure that I am completely happy. I am doing another project with them as well.”
K CrabtreeAuthor of The True You 2.0 Field Journal: An Accompaniment to Be The You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been“Oh my gosh. I can't praise this team enough. They did a fantastic job on my journal. They were creative. They were responsive to my clarifications and did a great job of implementing my vision. The journal turned out so nicely, I hired them to redo the format/layout of the book it accompanies. You must hire them if you are considering them.”
K CrabtreeAuthor of The True You 2.0 Field Journal: An Accompaniment to Be The You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been“HMD Publishing truly SHINED in the Proofreading & Editing domain. Their PROFESSIONALISM and adaptability EXCEEDED my expectations, delivering exceptional quality. They were quick with my edits as well, for a book that’s around 51,000 words! Working with them was a breeze thanks to their cooperation, quick responsiveness, and kindness. 👏”
Kashana RuthAuthor of Empower Your Faith: Practical Strategies for Women to Prioritize God, Improve Self-Esteem, and Discover God's Plan for Your Life“I am blown away by the quality of work and communication. My one regret about this entire interaction is that I did not find HMD Publishing _before_ I released my book. If you're thinking about hiring their services, stop thinking and just do it. You will not be disappointed.”
Kay BeeAuthor of Scrubby Bub's Wetlands“This team truly paid attention to detail.”
L. KeShawn HarrisAuthor of Robbie’s First Haircut“These guys are amazing. They have exceeded my expectations. They were attentive, they responded quick to my comments or concerns. They understood my vision even better than I did. I thought I knew what I wanted, but it turned out that they knew what I was looking for. I feel as though this alignment was a divine intervention. We worked so well together and I can’t thank them enough. I will for sure hire them again for my second book or whatever other projects I may have. Thanks a million!”
LTP HOPEAuthor of When Goodbye Comes Too Early: Learning To Breathe Again Through Love and Loss“Once again, HMD Publishing has done an excellent job! Their professionalism and willingness to work with me as a team resulted in my first children's book being published ahead of schedule and looks exceptional. Their responsiveness made working together a smooth and enjoyable experience. Thank you!”
Marie ChristmonAuthor of Marissa's Big Day“HMD Publishing delivered what we asked for and we are happy with the end results. But there was some unnecessary anxiety in the process due to our design brief not being initially followed, requiring follow up emails. Overall a good experience.”
Paul BoultonAuthor of Helping Kids Rise and Shine: A Tapping Guidebook for Stress, Anxiety, and Bullying“Thank you so much to the HMD Publishing Team! They have been amazing throughout this entire process. I had already worked with them to get my book ready to publish on Amazon but discovered (after the fact) that publishing to PublishDrive had different technical requirements. They were on it! They converted my book to meet the more stringent PublishDrive requirements and HMD Publishing very kindly answered all of my questions regarding the process. Thanks to the HMD Publishing Team’s patience and knowledge, I no longer feel lost in this whole publishing world and look very much forward to doing it all again with them in the future!”
Renu AroraAuthor of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums: Demystifying Pendulum Dowsing and Healing for New and Advanced Practitioners“I am beyond pleased! I selected this gig because of all of the positive reviews, and I'm delighted to say that they were all absolutely correct. the HMD Publishing Team at HMD Publishing were quick and responsive, they understood my needs, and paid close attention to my concerns, always doing their best to improve for the next round of edits. The job was done in less than the anticipated time, too, which was a wonderful unexpected bonus! That can only happen when working with a team that listens and actually cares. Thank you so much, HMD Publishing! I'll definitely be back for my next one!!”
Renu AroraAuthor of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums: Demystifying Pendulum Dowsing and Healing for New and Advanced Practitioners“Quick turnaround and adherence to editing requests are exceptional. I strongly recommend to others.”
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The useful question is not how many pages the site has. It is whether the visitor can quickly understand the books, trust the author, and take the next action that matters to the business.
The landing experience should quickly explain who the author is, what to read first, and what action matters most for that visitor.
Best use
Best when discovery and clarity matter most.
Lead magnets, newsletter signup points, and launch CTAs are positioned so the site grows the owned audience rather than acting as a static bio page.
Best use
Best when list growth supports future launches.
Series pages, retailer links, direct-sale paths, and supporting content are structured to move readers deeper into the backlist and related offers.
Best use
Best when the site needs to support real revenue actions.
Recent publications
A small selection of HMD-supported books, shown here as practical proof of finished execution across genres.
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10,000+ books supported overall · 47 countries served
Process
You fill in a short brief: what the site is for, whether you already have a domain, the style you want, any sites you like, and the features you need.
We lay out the homepage and book pages around one clear action — buy, subscribe, or get in touch — and agree the look before anything is built.
The approved design is built in WordPress or Squarespace, with your book pages, retailer links and email-list signup wired up.
We connect your domain, take the site live, and show you how to add books and posts yourself afterwards.
FAQ
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
A clean showcase of your books that's easy to browse on a phone, a clear author bio, a working email signup, and a fast, uncluttered layout that gets a reader from landing on the site to buying or subscribing with the fewest possible steps.
A builder is fine if you're comfortable maintaining it yourself and your needs are simple. Hiring a designer makes more sense when you want a site that's genuinely built around selling books and growing your list — custom book pages, tested conversion layout, and SEO groundwork — without spending your own time learning the tool.
2 weeks for the single-page Author Card package, 3 weeks for the 5-page Professional Author package, and 4 weeks for the 10-page Author Empire package. The clock starts once we have your brief and your content — copy, book covers and any brand assets — since that is usually what decides the real timeline.
Yes. Every package includes email list integration so you can start capturing reader emails from day one, connected to whichever email platform you already use or plan to use.
Yes. Sites are built on WordPress or Squarespace specifically so you can add books, blog posts and updates yourself without needing a developer for routine changes.
Page count is tier-based: a single page in the starter package, 5 pages in the standard package (book pages, about, blog), and 10 pages in the premium package with e-commerce and course-platform options.
Choose the website package that matches the job
If you already know the site needs to support books, list growth, and launches, move straight into the package flow. If the architecture still needs shaping, speak to the team before the build starts.
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