With so many potential new fans scrolling through their smart devices almost 24/7, posting on social media may seem like the guaranteed path to success and popularity for you and your writing. But before you start contemplating how you’ll evade the paparazzi or make...
When creating an author website, most designers focus on big branding moments that offer the most real estate and visibility. This makes sense, since the website’s header and hero sections are large, focally placed elements where visitors will first look for your...
Social media has experienced a lot of recent changes, and many people are now considering other options besides Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. One relatively new social media platform that has seen an influx of new members is Mastodon. But should writers join the...
Updated April 2023 An author website might include excerpts of the writer’s work, some links to published pieces, and maybe even a link to purchase the writer’s latest book. Books that might compete for a reader’s attention usually aren’t referenced. However, the...
Your author website is the first impression many fans, new readers, and publishing industry insiders will have of you and your writing. So it’s important that your website stays relevant and up to date—you don’t want visitors to find broken links, stale design...
Updated March 2023 Every industry has its fair share of amazing and envy-inducing website designs. Whether you’re online shopping, reading blogs, or finding new recipes to try, you’re sure to find websites that are memorable and eye-catching. The design experts at Web...
Updated April 2023 With busy days and ever-growing to-do lists putting the squeeze on your writing time, it can be easy to neglect your author website. But if you constantly put website maintenance on the back burner, your site will soon become outdated and...
When your author website homepage loads, you have mere seconds—maybe even a fraction of a second—to grab and hold your visitors’ attention. To accomplish this, your website needs to be well designed, and your message needs to be clear and intriguing. Think about your...
If you write short stories or poetry or books that you hope to publish, it’s a good idea to have an author photo ready. An author head shot or photo can be used on your author website, your book’s back cover, or with your bio info in a literary journal. The design...
In a world where “Google” is now a verb, knowing how to write effective SEO is more important than ever for authors who are trying to grow their audience. But at Web Design Relief, we know most creative writers are unfamiliar with the concept of SEO (Search Engine...
If you need help nailing your brand, you’ve come to the right place. The designers know what questions to ask, what imagery translates best to the screen, and how to make your original idea come to life on your webpage. Conventional or quirky, your idea is in good hands with the Web Design Relief team.
Working with the Web Design Relief team was a total pleasure. They made the process easy, in-depth, professional, and lyrical. I wanted a site that leaned toward the bohemian and yet held an edge of minimalist sophistication. I couldn’t be happier with my very inviting and creative site! We should win awards with this one!
I cannot possibly detail how professional and helpful Web Design Relief has been in helping me launch my collection of short stories—there are just too many things they have done! They’ve been there for me all along the way, guiding me in developing my book and into the 21st century of web design and social media platforms. It could have been a bewildering journey; Instead it was one that was organized and so pleasant. Truly, Web Design Relief has blown me away by what they have created. The first time I watched my book trailer (who knew there were book trailers?), I cried. That team perfectly imaged what my book is about. I want to thank the whole team for their skill and creativity. I appreciate it so much.
I’m pleased with the look of my website. The team at Web Design Relief listened to my suggestions and added a few of their own to make my website look exactly how I envisioned it. I would definitely recommend using Web Design Relief if you are looking to create a website.
Sign up to receive our FREE four-part series, The Writer’s Essential Guide To Reputation-Building In A Digital World—the ultimate resource for building your online author platform.
