Author website design services
Author website design for self-published authors: a fast, good-looking home for your books online, on a domain you own, that you can update yourself.
What our author website design includes
- Book pages
- A page for each book with the cover, description and buy links to every store.
- About and contact
- Your bio, photo and a way for readers, press and event organisers to reach you.
- Email signup
- A signup form connected to the email service you use, to build your reader list.
- Fast and mobile first
- Pages that load quickly on phones and work well with search engines.
- Domain and hosting help
- Help registering a domain and choosing hosting, both in your name.
Who it's for
- Authors with one or more books and no website yet.
- Authors whose current site is slow, dated or hard to update.
- Series authors who need a clear reading order.
- Authors building an email list.
What we need from you
- Your covers, descriptions and buy links.
- A bio and an author photo.
- The email service you use, if any.
- A domain name you like, or ideas for one.
The process
Plan
We agree the pages, look and features.
Design
We design the home page and a book page for your approval.
Build
We build the full site and connect your domain and email signup.
Launch and handover
We launch and show you how to add books and update pages.
Deliverables and file formats
| You receive | Format |
|---|---|
| Live website | On your domain and hosting |
| Page designs | Shared for approval before building |
| How to update guide | PDF or a recorded walkthrough |
Author website design: questions authors ask
How much does author website design cost?
It depends on the number of books and pages and on features such as an email signup or a reading order. We quote after seeing what you need, and the quote is free. Domain and hosting are paid by you, in your name.
What should I look for in author website designers?
Sites they have built for other authors, fast pages on a phone, a domain and hosting in your name, and a way for you to add a new book without calling them.
Do I own the website and domain?
Yes. The domain and hosting are registered in your name, and the content is yours.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes. We show you how to add a new book or change a page, and give you a short guide.
Can you connect my email list?
Yes. We connect the signup form to the email service you use.
Do you sell books from the site?
Most author sites link to the stores. If you want to sell directly, tell us in your quote and we will explain the options.
Will a website get me more readers?
A website gives readers and press a reliable place to find you, but on its own it does not guarantee traffic or sales.
Free tools for this step
Rather do it yourself? These tools are free, with no signup.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your book. We reply within 1 to 2 business days with questions, a plan and a price. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
Prefer email? Write to contact@usabookstudios.com.