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Author Websites

Our senior web designer Danielle Koehler has built over 60 websites for our authors, and she can build a website for you.

Are you ready to get started on yours?

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Our process

  1. Design Discussion: We will review different author websites and discuss your preferences for the website layout and design.
  2. Gathering Content & Programming: For this step it is necessary for us to have all the content and information that you will need to add to the website, including your author questionnaire, pictures, the text for every page, and everything else that will be going in the pages. During the process, we might ask you to check some pages to make sure everything is in order, and to clean up any possible errors.
  3. Final Revision: After we have put up all the information and the website is 80-90% complete, we will ask you to start reviewing the entire website.
  4. Training: A PDF document with instructions for updating and adding content to your website will be sent to you, and a Zoom meeting will be scheduled to review website maintenance.

Approximate Duration: 10-15 weekdays

Author website samples:

All of the following requirements will be found within the website’s design and functionality: 

  • Website will be built in WordPress and use a front-end visual builder ensuring easy administration.
  • The Main Menu will include the following pages:
    • Home
    • About the Author
    • Book(s)
    • Blog
    • Media/In the News
    • Contact
  • The homepage may include a slideshow with 3-4 slides or a large call to action section, a section for the book, short author bio, the 3 latest blog posts / articles, and a scrolling carousel of featured reviews.
  • The book page will include the book cover, short description, buy the book buttons, reviews, and an embedded flip book of the first chapter.
  • The Media / In the News page may include your tip sheet or media kit as well as links to articles, podcasts, and videos you’ve been featured in.
  • Includes creation of a free Mailchimp newsletter account to include an email sign up form on the website.
  • Includes creation of Google Analytics account for tracking website statistics.

 

Cost details

Author Website with 6 pages + Mailchimp account: $2,500
Each additional page or book: $250
Optional: 1st year Free Hosting ($70/year)

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