09 Author Website
A home online that’s as good as your book.
Readers, journalists and event organisers will look you up. We design author websites that look professional, load fast, work on phones and turn visitors into newsletter subscribers and buyers.
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What’s included
What you get with Author Website.
Everything an author website needs — and nothing it doesn’t.
Custom design
A look built around your books and genre, not a generic template.
Book pages
A page for every book with cover, description, reviews and buy links for every store.
Newsletter sign-up
Connected to Mailchimp, MailerLite or ConvertKit, with a reader magnet if you’d like.
About & media kit
Bio, author photos and press materials ready for journalists and event organisers.
Blog & news
An easy way to share updates, articles and events.
SEO set-up
Page titles, descriptions, schema and Google Search Console set up properly.
Domain & hosting help
Guidance on your domain, secure hosting and SSL certificate.
Training
A short walkthrough so you can update books, posts and events yourself.
How it works
From first call to finished files.
One dedicated project manager keeps everything moving, and revision rounds come back within 48–72 business hours.
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Step 1
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Discovery
We talk about your books, readers and the sites you admire.
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Step 2
2
Design
A homepage design for your approval, then the inner pages.
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Step 3
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Build
Your site is built, tested on phones and connected to your newsletter.
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Step 4
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Launch
We go live on your domain and show you how to update it.
Range
Pages we usually build.
- Home
- Books
- Individual book pages
- About the author
- Newsletter
- Blog
- Events
- Media kit
- Contact
- Series pages
- Reader extras
- Speaking
Why Crowell–Collier
Built for readers
Clear paths to buy your books and join your list — the two things that matter most.
Fast and secure
Lightweight sites with SSL, so readers and search engines trust them.
You’re in control
Your domain, your content, and the know-how to update it yourself.
“What stood out most was the communication. I always knew where my project was, and why they were suggesting what they suggested. The cover was exactly what I’d pictured.”
Author Website — FAQ
Common questions.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is a phone call away.
+1 (234) 567 8901Do I need a website if I’m on Amazon?
Yes. Your website is the one place online you fully control — and the best place to build a mailing list.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes. We build on an easy-to-use platform and show you how to add books, posts and events.
Do you provide hosting?
We’ll help you choose reliable hosting and set it up in your name.
Can you redesign my existing site?
Absolutely. We can refresh the design and move your existing content across.
How long does a website take?
Most author websites take three to five weeks from discovery call to launch.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your book.
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- Emailinfo@crowellcollierpublishing.com
- Phone+1 (234) 567 8901
- HoursMon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM