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Web Design

Author WebsitesBuilt To Convert Attention Into Audience.

Custom author websites designed to showcase books, grow the mailing list, support launches, and give the brand a digital home you actually own.

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1,300+
author websites built
2-4
week delivery window
97%
on-time delivery
Owned
author platform focus

Package overview

Professional Author

5 pages

£697
Author Card
£397
Single page website • Book showcase
Professional Author
£697
5 page website • Book pages
Author Empire
£997
10 page website • E-commerce setup
What this route fixes
The site is planned as an asset, not just a brochure

A strong author website gives readers one place to understand the books, join the list, follow releases, and move deeper into the catalogue.

The structure is tied to the author business model

Whether the priority is discovery, speaking leads, direct sales, lead magnets, or series read-through, the page architecture is built around the goal instead of a generic template.

The platform stays usable after launch

Content management, page structure, and launch handoff are handled so the author can keep the site current without turning every update into a rebuild.

Delivery rhythm
4 coordinated stages

Publishing channels

Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.

Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Apple Books
Kobo

Package rationale

Professional Author Platform

You need a place you own. We create websites that showcase your books, capture emails, and tell your story effectively.

Mobile responsive

SEO optimized

Easy to update

Email integration

Included

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

Custom design
WordPress/Squarespace
Book pages
Blog setup
Contact forms
The site is planned as an asset, not just a brochure

A strong author website gives readers one place to understand the books, join the list, follow releases, and move deeper into the catalogue.

The structure is tied to the author business model

Whether the priority is discovery, speaking leads, direct sales, lead magnets, or series read-through, the page architecture is built around the goal instead of a generic template.

The platform stays usable after launch

Content management, page structure, and launch handoff are handled so the author can keep the site current without turning every update into a rebuild.

Platform ownership

Social platforms can introduce you. Your website should close the loop.

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.

A clear author home base separate from retailer dependence
Email-list capture integrated into the main reader journey
A platform that can expand with future books and launches

What the build should support

Retail links and book pages that are easy to update
Launch-ready pages for new releases, bonuses, or lead magnets
Author positioning that feels credible to readers and media
A backend and handoff that do not trap the author after launch

Investment

Author Website Packages

Package tier

Author Card

£397

1 page

  • Single page website
  • Book showcase
  • Author bio
  • Contact form
  • Mobile responsive
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Professional Author

£697

5 pages

  • 5 page website
  • Book pages
  • About & bio
  • Blog setup
  • Email integration
  • SEO optimization
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Package tier

Author Empire

£997

10 pages

  • 10 page website
  • E-commerce setup
  • Course platform
  • Advanced SEO
  • Custom features
  • Priority support
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Process

Web Design Process

Step 1
1. Discovery

Understanding your brand.

Step 2
2. Design

Creating the look and feel.

Step 3
3. Build

Developing the site.

Step 4
4. Launch

Going live and training you.

Author Website Design process

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

Site architecture

A better website is rarely about more pages. It is about better paths.

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.

Homepage messaging built around one clear primary action
Book pages structured to reduce friction and increase click-through
Blog, media, or speaking sections added only when they serve the strategy
Reader journeys planned for mobile first, not retrofitted later

Reader-first homepage flow

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.

Email capture and launch plumbing

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.

Book catalogue and offer paths

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.

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.

How long does website design take?

Most author websites take 2 to 4 weeks depending on page count, content readiness, revisions, and whether ecommerce or custom integrations are included.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. The site is built on a platform you can manage after launch, and the handoff is structured so routine edits do not depend on a developer.

Can I capture emails and sell books directly?

Yes. We can structure the site around mailing-list capture, retailer links, direct sales tools, lead magnets, or checkout flows depending on how you want the platform to support the business.

Is the site mobile friendly and SEO ready?

Yes. The build is planned for mobile readability, clean structure, and indexable content so the site supports discoverability as well as conversion.

Next step

Choose the website package that matches how much work the platform needs to do.

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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