Stunning Author Websites
Make a website that’s your own. Choose your design, your colors, your images, and your fonts. Elegant, sophisticated, and powerful. Get started now from only $999.
Work / Praise
Don’t just take our word for it, see examples of websites we’ve designed in the past and read real feedback from our authors.
athenawright.com
donnavalentino.com
richardtdrake.com
suzannenemec.net
dbborton.com
joeconason.org
kellystclare.com
nathanielsewell.com
When I looked at my completed website, it was so beautiful I honestly had tears in my eyes. It’s the site I’ve always dreamed of having. Alex had even taken it upon himself to add music to the book playlist so my readers could hear the songs that brought my story to life.
Thank you, Alex and Standout Books for the wonderful job you did with my book and website. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional, caring person and company. I’d highly recommend Standout Books to all my fellow authors.
I put off redoing my website for months because it seemed like such a mammoth task. [...]
Alex made the process of constructing my new website SO easy, and I am thrilled to bits with the result. After an in-depth call to listen to what I wanted, he put together a site that showcases my books in a visual, uncluttered way, and encourages subscription to my newsletter.
[...] Overall, my experience with Standout Books website design was outstanding. I highly recommend!
barbrahardywrites.com
brendonbertram.com
hilarywynne.com
neochi.org
mikeslavinauthor.com
dansizemore.com
katjaberg.com
davidnozar.com
I am delighted with the update of my website. Rita was so helpful and easy to work with. Standout Books worked in a timely way with production and payment. Co-creating this website gave me increasing confidence in myself as an author.
I have hired more than one person/group to do websites for me. This is a great price for the product. And the product is absolutely as professional as it gets. You might be able to get it cheaper, you can definitely pay more, but they stay with you with limitless changes until they get it just the way you want. I strongly recommend you get your website here. Alex was great!
Standout gets an A+ in my book. During the web development process, they understood the vision, provided great suggestions, responded to all the change requests as the site came together. I felt as though they were partners who cared about the outcome as much as I did.
Standout does quality work and will work with you until you’re happy with the final product.
If you want a one stop shop for developing, marketing, or promoting your message – look no further than Standout Books!
I am so glad I came across Standout Books to build my author website. I could not believe that the owner responded to a question I asked before I signed a contract to build my cutom site. I knew I would be working with a professional team and someone I could trust. Alex worked with me all the way through the process and made great suggestions and ideas. No rush to get exactly what you want on your site. I have a beautiful website that is not a template and is built for my personality and my book. You are at the right place to get your author site built today and stop the search. Their program is simple and they will take you by the hand and get your message delivered.
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Fully Responsive
No matter how big or small the screen, your website will look great on all devices.
Compelling CTAs
Your website visitors will be encouraged to engage with your content through the strategic placement of calls to action.
Fast, friendly support
We don’t just build the site – we make sure you know how to use it.
Complete customization
Have complete control over the look and feel of your website, from layout to images, colors, and content.
Search Engine Optimization
Your website is search-engine ready, which means that search engines like Google can index your pages and improve traffic to your website.
Social media integration
Social media capabilities and a blog feature are fully incorporated into your website so you can stay connected with your readers.
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Getting Started Is Easy
Step 1
Start your author website design order by clicking the button below. You’ll need to pay a 50% deposit at this stage – you can pay by credit card or PayPal.
Step 2
We’ll email you a questionnaire so you can tell us all about your book, your ideas, your color palette, and any other information you want us to know.
Step 3
When you’ve sent us your information, a designer will be in touch with three or four possible themes to help you visualize the different layouts, styles, and looks.
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Realize your vision with a beautiful website designed to perform.
Here’s what you can expect when you order your author website:
Showcase
$999
(two payments of $499.50)
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A Q&A session with your designer
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Premium WordPress themes
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10 content pages created for you
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Fully responsive on all screens
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An embedded mailing list signup
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Unlimited rounds of revisions
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Blog & social media integration
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Easily update the site yourself
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A built-in contact form (optional)
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On-page SEO
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Ongoing support and advice
Bookstore
$1998
(two payments of $999)
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All Showcase Features
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Fully featured bookstore
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Accept PayPal or Credit Card
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Automatically apply shipping rates
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Collect the correct sales taxes
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E-commerce Terms & Conditions
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
What’s the process for working with you on a website?
- The first step is the information-gathering phase. This is when you complete the questionnaire we send you and you talk to your designer about your book, your goals, your preferences, etc.
- Using this information, your designer will recommend a number of WordPress themes that are best suited to your style and aesthetic. You’ll be given things to consider to help you make the best choice for your website.
- Once you have chosen a theme, your designer will start by installing WordPress for you and setting it up for the website. The designer will then install the theme.
- The next step is to start designing a mock-up of the home page of your site. The design establishes the overall look and feel for the site and gives you the opportunity to think about how your content and images work with the layout.
- Once the home page is in place, you’ll get your login details so you can check out the site-in-progress. Now is the time for you to give your feedback and suggest changes.
- After this, your designer will begin filling in the rest of the page content (and/or migrating blog content), which includes optimizing the layout of each page based on the content and goals for the page.
- Once you’ve approved the full site, Google Analytics is installed, an XML sitemap is created, and your metadata is optimized for search engines.
- The site goes live whenever you’re ready!
Is it worth my time and money to get an author website?
Websites have gone from being a highly effective marketing tool to a necessity of doing business. In a marketplace where the definition of “professional” is less defined but more important than ever, a trustworthy website is often the deciding factor that turns possible readers into enthusiastic customers.
It’s a permanent, definitive statement about your brand that lets publishers and readers alike know that you’re a serious writer they can invest their time and energy in.
How do you keep your prices so low?
You don’t have to pay a fortune to a website designer to get a beautifully designed author website that converts at a high rate.
We’ve already taken care of the hard (and expensive) coding beforehand. Using these pre-coded elements saves time, which saves you money, without compromising on quality.
How much input will I have?
At the end of the day, the point of this service is to give you a website that makes you proud. Our designers are happy to work to your specifications and to add their own professional advice for your consideration. The only limits for your input are the technical limitations that govern a usable website.
What if I don’t like the website?
You’ll be consulted at key stages of the design process, both for your general feedback and for your thoughts on visual and operational mock-ups. That means you’ll see how your website will look and work even before it’s created – no nasty surprises, and plenty of opportunity to make any adjustments you feel are necessary.
How long will it take?
The average turnaround time is usually about three weeks from start to finish.
Please keep in mind that the time from initial design to creation of your website will differ according to how you want the site to look and work, and on any restraints imposed by obtaining graphics, images, and your feedback
What is the payment structure?
Your author website design is paid in two 50% instalments: one before the job begins, and one after you are completely happy.