Sell the book directly
A buy button that's visible from the first screen, linking to the retailer, publisher or storefront you actually use.
Website design for authors
Author websites that sell the book, not just the brand.
A real catalog, a direct way to buy, and a page that outranks the retailer links — built around how readers actually search for you.
- A page for every book, not one crowded page
- A buy button that's never buried
- Payment plans available
What an author site is for
Six jobs your website has to do.
A reader who finds you is usually one click from either buying or bouncing. Every page is built so they can see the book, trust the author, and buy, without hunting for the link.
Build real trust in the author
A proper “About” page and real photos — a reader is buying you as much as the book.
Put reviews and press up front
Pull quotes, star ratings and press mentions do more for a first-time visitor than a synopsis ever will.
Keep events and signings current
Update appearances, book clubs and signings yourself, in a minute, whenever your calendar changes.
Build your own audience
A newsletter or reader-magnet signup, so every visitor has a way to become a repeat reader, not just a one-time sale.
Outrank the retailer links
When someone searches your book by name, your own page should be the first result — not buried under Amazon and Goodreads.
- A page for every book
- Buy button one tap away
- Real reviews, never filler copy
- No popups in the way
ExampleThe catalog
- Midnight Static
- →
- Book Two
- →
- Book Three
- →
- Box set
- →
01 · THE CATALOG
Every book, clearly shelved.
One title or a whole series — each book gets its own page with a cover, a blurb and a buy link, instead of one page trying to sell everything at once.
- A dedicated page for every title
- Easy to add the next book when it's ready
- Series and reading order shown clearly
ExampleNext signing
Saturday, 2 PM
Downtown Books & Co. — meet the author
02 · EVENTS & SIGNINGS
Never an out-of-date appearance.
Signings, book clubs and festival appearances, kept current without waiting on anyone else to update a shared calendar.
- An events page you can update yourself
- Past events archived, not just deleted
- A way for a venue to reach out and book you
ExampleJoin the newsletter
Email · Get the first chapter freeSend me the chapter
03 · REACH READERS DIRECT
An audience you actually own.
Retailers and algorithms come and go. A newsletter or ARC list signup means every reader who lands on your site can hear from you directly, next time.
- A newsletter or reader-magnet signup
- Every social link and platform, in one place
- Direct sales set up if you sell signed copies
Recent work
Sites we’ve built for authors.
Two real projects, two very different genres.
Pretty Dark Places. A memoir and coaching brand for author Chrystal Lee. See the case study →
John Clark Books. A four-book series sold like a real catalog, not an ebook funnel. See the case study →
Search
Be the first result for your own book.
When someone searches your book by title, you want your own page in that shortlist — not buried under a retailer listing. We build the pieces search engines look for:
- A dedicated page for every book, written around its title and hook
- Structured data: author, format and where to buy
- Metadata that makes your own link the one worth clicking
- Fast, mobile-friendly pages, built for someone deciding to buy right now
How it works
From first call to a page readers find.
01
We talk.
A short call about your book or catalog, where you sell, and how you want to reach readers directly.
Free 15-minute call
02
We build.
A fast, credible site with a page for every book, real reviews, and a newsletter signup built in.
Site + book pages
03
You get found.
We launch, then keep the site fresh and send a simple monthly report.
Monthly reportPricing
Simple packages, no surprises.
Most author sites fit one of these two. Setup fees can be split into monthly payments.
Basic
Best for: a single book that needs a clean, focused site.
$1,500
Payment plans available
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact form
- Basic on-page SEO
Best for growth
Startup
Best for: a series or backlist that needs a page for every title.
$3,000
Payment plans available
- Up to 10+ pages
- Custom design system
- On-page SEO
- A page for every book
Author website questions.
How much does it cost?
Most author sites fit our Basic ($1,500) or Startup ($3,000) package. Startup includes pages for a full catalog or series. Payment plans are available, so setup fees can be split into monthly payments.
Can readers buy the book directly from the site?
Yes — we can link out to Amazon, IngramSpark, your publisher or any retailer, or set up direct sales if you sell signed copies or bundles yourself. Either way, the buy button is never buried.
Can you build a page for every book if we have a series or backlist?
Yes. Each book or series gets its own page — cover, blurb, reviews and buy links — instead of one crowded page trying to sell everything at once.
Can we collect emails for a newsletter or reader magnet?
Yes. A signup for a newsletter, an ARC list or a free chapter is one of the highest-value things an author site can do, and we build it in from the start.
Can you help showcase reviews and press?
Yes. Pull quotes, star ratings and press mentions go right on the page — real social proof does more than any amount of marketing copy.
Do you write the copy and use our own cover art and author photos?
Yes to both. We can write the copy and design around the covers and photos you already have. If you need an author photo shoot, costs depend on availability and location, and we'll tell you up front.
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Ready for a site that sells the book?
Tell us about your book or catalog. We'll tell you what we'd build, what it costs and when it could be live.