Custom website design for authors and solopreneurs with books
Let’s create a website that actually leverages your book.
You wrote an important book. Is it having the impact it should?
Here’s what becomes possible, when you have a professional, well-designed author website:
Attract and engage your ideal reader
Drive book sales
Position yourself for additional opportunities, like consulting, speaking, interviews, and collaborations
Sell your related programs, services, and courses
Feel excited and proud to send potential readers and clients to your website
Win back your time and energy, to focus on the work you actually want to do
Around 3 million books are published each year. Now, more than ever, you need a strong website that anchors your online marketing and supports your author goals.
My Custom Website Design Services
When we work together, I will tailor your website for your unique author business objectives:
Every custom website project includes
Deep-dive strategy phase, to create your Author Platform Blueprint. This makes sure your website and associated tech tools are perfectly aligned with your business priorities and needs
Premium website design and development in Squarespace
Mobile responsiveness, to make sure every visitor gets a high-end experience
A fast and efficient project timeline, usually just 2 weeks (once I begin designing your website)
Support for the business decisions behind writing and gathering your content
Essential Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tactics, to get your website discovered
Personalized attention throughout our collaboration (I do not outsource or employ subcontractors)
Tailored training, if you choose it, so you’re confident in updating your website, after it goes live.
20% off your first year of Squarespace
Your investment for a strategic and powerful author website
Once we’ve completed your Author Platform Blueprint, I will create a bespoke proposal for website design services that fit your needs, preferences, and business priorities perfectly
Custom website design starts at $4500
Most of my clients invest $5000 - $7500
The cost of your Blueprint is credited to your custom project
If your book and website are intended to support your additional services like coaching, consulting, or speaking, my goal is for you to make your investment back within a matter of months.
Client Results
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Zakiya made book sales through her new website “within hours” of it going live, and secured donors for her nonprofit work.
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Garry's hard work using his new author website, blog, and newsletter, combined with extensive personal outreach, earned his book Top New Release status on Amazon.
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Lisa's new author website is generating sales of signed books direct to her fans, and bringing inquiries for her book coaching services.
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Judy’s new site brought additional speaker bookings. She made back her website investment many times over with a high 5-figure education contract.
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Right after her new website launched, Genelle booked 2 new clients, who “didn’t bat an eye at the amount”.
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Investing in her website was the change before Beth “finally started getting clients who are willing to pay my fees”.
Here’s how we make it happen, in 4 smooth steps:
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Author Platform Blueprint
An in-depth assessment of your author aspirations and book marketing goals, resulting in your strategy for success.
Once you have your Blueprint, it’s your choice whether to implement this strategy with me, on your own, or with another service provider.
If you choose to move forward with me, the cost of the Blueprint is credited to your custom website project.
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Strategy & Preparation
You’ll gather everything you’d like to appear on your website.
I’ll advise you, and provide workbooks and checklists. We’ll have one or more planning meetings during this phase.
Your content must be ready before our agreed Design Period.
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Design & Build
This is where our careful preparation comes to life: I'll turn the vision of your Author Platform strategy into reality.
Depending on scope, I’ll create and finalize your customized author website in (usually) 2 weeks.
I’ll handle the design and the tech, and you’ll be closely involved as your new website takes shape.
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Launch
Get ready to celebrate!
At the end of our Design Period, I’ll launch your website.
If you choose, I'll train you so you’re comfortable making small edits and updates yourself.
We'll finalize your plan for how you’ll now use your new website, to bring business results.
You can expect increased book sales, a painless process, and even a few new skills
Past clients share the impact of their new website, how they’re getting on with Squarespace, and their experience of working with me:
Beth Ann Mathews, Author: see Beth’s website
Nell Wulfhart, Decision Coach: see Nell’s website
Lisa Manterfield, Author: see Lisa’s website
Answers to your questions
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I build almost all websites using the latest version of Squarespace, version 7.1. I’m happy to answer your questions about the benefits of this platform.
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You will pay directly for your Squarespace subscription, website domain name, and for tools like your email list and/or appointment scheduler.
You might also need a brand photoshoot and professional copywriting.
Some of my clients also buy a few stock images.
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Your Squarespace subscription includes the necessary care and maintenance for your website. (This is what usually requires a costly retainer contract on other platforms.)
For your edits and updates, you can choose whether to make these yourself, or hire me to do them for you on an ad hoc basis.
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I am typically booked 2-3 months ahead for custom website design. In the interim, we’ll work together on your Author Platform Blueprint.
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Your first payment is for your Author Platform Blueprint. This modest investment sets you up for success and you are free to then implement your strategy with me, on your own, or with another service provider.
If you choose to move forward with me, the cost of your Blueprint is applied to your custom project.
You'll pay a deposit to reserve your Design Period. This guarantees your slot in my calendar as my only full-service website client during the time I've set aside for you.
You'll then make two or three additional payments, depending on the duration of your project. These are spaced to reflect my deliverables.
Payment plans are available.
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Almost always, yes. You'll provide me with access details and I'll take care of connecting your domain name so that your new website displays, instead of your old one.
Love details? Me too! I have a no surprises policy. Read all about working together for website design services.
I asked my clients: “Why did you hire me?” They mentioned a number of reasons.
What sets me apart from other website designers?
I have a personal track record of book marketing success: I’ve self-published 6 of my own books.
Want to peek? There are 1200+ Amazon ratings for my debut novel.
When we work together, you gain business solutions from an experienced marketing partner. I begin every custom website project with your Author Platform Blueprint, to make sure you’re investing in tools that support your author goals.
Unlike many other designers, I only work with one client at a time. This is my full-time business. I’m exceptionally dependable for delivering on my promises.
Start by scheduling a complimentary intro call, to see if we’re a match.
