Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (with no Wi-Fi connection), you’ve probably noticed several new social media platforms vying for your attention. Along with the mainstays Facebook and Twitter, there’s also Mastodon, Substack Chat, and the Instagram-entwined...
An email newsletter is one of the best ways to build your fanbase and stay connected to your readers. Consider this: You might have hundreds (or thousands!) of social media followers, but that contact list belongs to the specific platform—so if it suddenly shuts down,...
With recent algorithm upheavals and ownership changes creating shifts in the social media universe, many writers are looking for alternatives to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The social media team at Web Design Relief is always on the lookout for the latest...
Before personal computers, word processing programs, and Internet access, writers toiled away on typewriters, bought white correction fluid by the gallon, and interacted with fans and other writers at in-person events. Today, authors can write their short stories,...
Your author website is your Internet information hub, and this is where you want to direct readers, editors, or literary agents who are looking for more information about you and your writing. Social media is one way to connect potential fans with your website—but...
How many emails do you receive each day? Ten? Thirty-five? Over a hundred? With so much competition for your attention, some emails will be unopened and unread. The same is true for your mailing list subscribers: Your email is competing against many others for...
Video content can be found on every social media platform. Who hasn’t fallen down the rabbit hole of watching video after video (after video!), especially on YouTube or TikTok? In fact, recent data suggests 66% of people consider video their number one source of...
You’ve taken the time to cultivate your online persona as a writer, and now it’s time to get more visitors clicking onto your author platform. The marketing experts at Web Design Relief know there are many effective ways to reach a wider audience and promote your...
While some writers may think social media is the only effective way to connect with readers and followers, the marketing experts at Web Design Relief know there’s an often overlooked way to build your fan base and readership: Email an author newsletter. Your list of...
Whether your book is traditionally published or self-published, you’ll need to put some effort into marketing. While social media posts, book reviews, and appearances on podcasts or at book readings will help build awareness and sales, the marketing experts at Web...
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.
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