Build Your Brand, Connect with Readers, and Promote Your Work.
Here’s What Every Author Needs on Their Site!
About/Bio Page
This is where readers and industry professionals (publishers, agents, media) learn about you. A compelling, well-written bio builds trust and personal connection.
- Brief, engaging professional bio
- High-quality author photo
- Links to social media accounts
Books/Works Page
The primary goal is to showcase your published works, making it easy for readers to discover and purchase them.
- Book covers and blurbs
- Links to purchase or pre-order (Amazon, bookstores)
- Excerpts or free chapters
- Audio/video samples (for audiobooks)
- Reviews or endorsements (optional)
Contact Page
Make it easy for media, fans, and industry professionals to reach you.
- Email form or public email address
- Contact info for literary agent or publicist (if applicable)
- Links to social media
Newsletter Sign-Up
An email list allows you to build a direct relationship with readers. You can promote future works, share news, and offer exclusive content.
- Prominent sign-up form
- Incentives (free chapters, exclusive content)
Pretty darned important... but not as much as the previous stuff
Blog or News Section
Keeps your site dynamic and helps with SEO. It’s a place to update readers about your work, writing process, and industry news.
- Updates on new releases, events, or appearances
- Writing insights, behind-the-scenes stories
- Personal reflections or relevant articles
Media Kit/Press Page
Helps journalists, bloggers, and event organizers quickly access information for interviews, reviews, and features.
- High-res author photos
- Book cover images
- Short bio (100-150 words)
- Press releases and notable media coverage
- Contact info for publicity or interviews
Events Page
If you’re doing book tours, virtual readings, or signings, readers should know where and when they can meet you.
- Upcoming events with date, location, and details
- Links for ticket purchases or registration
- Past events archive (optional)
Reader Resources
Offers added value to readers and helps build loyalty.
- Book club discussion guides
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Exclusive short stories or bonus materials
Endorsements or Testimonials
Social proof builds trust and credibility.
- Quotes from authors, reviewers, or readers
- Awards or recognition
Nice to have, but don't stress over it. Not relevant to beginners, generally
Merchandise or Shop
If applicable, it can be an additional revenue stream.
Multimedia
Engaging multimedia (like videos, podcasts, or interviews) can enhance the reader experience, but is secondary to text-based content. It could include book trailers, author interviews, and audio clips of readings.
Good news! CDG can help you build just the website you need.
Have a look at our three packages. Give it some thought and send and email or call us today.
Essential
- Includes
HOSTING & MAINTENANCE! - Entry-Level Website
- Get online FAST with a simple, professional website
- Choice of fully-responsive, stock templates
- Up to 6 pages (including 'Home', 'Contact', and your custom content)
- Local Page Tagging
Target your local market with geotagged schema data - SEO Tools
We install plugins that can help you get found on the search engine (some are automatic, some require your input) - Analytics
We will set up and install Google analytics code so you can track your site's performance - Click to call / Click for directions buttons
- Contact Forms
Up to two basic contact forms
Deluxe
- Includes
HOSTING & MAINTENANCE! - Business Website
- Premium, feature-rich website
- Fully-responsive, stock template modified to match your brand
- Up to 12 pages (including 'Home', 'Contact', and your custom content)
- Local Page Tagging
Target your local market with geotagged schema data - SEO Tools
We install plugins that can help you get found on the search engine (some are automatic, some require your input) - Analytics
We will set up and install Google analytics code so you can track your site's performance - Click to call / Click for directions buttons
- 3 Premium Contact Forms
Contact forms with custom responses, routing and other advanced options - Social Media Integration (including branded graphics) for up to 3 services
- One Custom Post Type Setup for Advanced Functionality (event calendar, portfolio, glossary)
Elite
- Includes
HOSTING & MAINTENANCE! - Premium Custom Website
- A custom website built just for you, from the ground up.
- Fully-responsive, custom theme.
- Up to 40 pages (including 'Home', 'Contact', and your custom content)
- Local Page Tagging
Target your local market with geotagged schema data - SEO Tools
We install plugins that can help you get found on the search engine (some are automatic, some require your input) - Analytics
We will install the analytics code of your choice so you can track your site's performance - Click to call / Click for directions buttons
- 5 Premium Contact Forms
Contact forms with custom responses, routing and other advanced options - Social Media Integration (including branded graphics) for up to 3 services
- Custom-coded On-Site Reviews
- Two Custom Post Types for Advanced Functionality