Step-by-step Guide to building your author website

Building Your Author Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

A professional author website is one of the most powerful tools you can have, it builds your brand, connects with readers, and helps sell more books. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process of creating your own author website, even if you’ve never built one before.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How to choose and register the right domain name
• The pros and cons of WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and Weebly
• What hosting is (and which providers are best for authors)
• The essential pages every author site needs (Home, About, Books, Contact, Newsletter)
• How to design a clean, mobile-friendly site
• Basics of SEO, mailing list integration, and social media links
• How to test and launch your site with confidence

👉 Perfect for indie authors ready to take control of their online presence and create a site that works for their books and brand.