An author website is the best long-term investment you can make for your writing career—it’s an online hub where readers can get to know you, buy your book, and engage with you. At Web Design Relief, we know your author website is where literary agents and press can...
Would your author website pass the blink test? According to marketing specialists, you have about three seconds—the approximate amount of time before one blink—for visitors to judge your website and decide whether to stay or move on. If the answer is "no," your...
Writers, let’s face it: Building your fan base requires a great deal of time and energy—resources you’d probably rather devote to your writing. But if you want to successfully promote yourself and your work, it’s essential that you increase your audience. Fortunately,...
Are you ready for your close-up? Having a video of yourself on your author website home page will increase the length of time that a visitor spends on your site. A video will help build a sense of trust between you and your audience. When fans feel they know...
You’re ready to launch your author website—it's time to party! And the best way to celebrate and get eager visitors lining up at your virtual door is to invite everyone to a fun-filled virtual launch party. Pre-Launch Prep For Your Virtual Launch Party Schedule a date...
Every social network has its own inherent culture and etiquette. If you want your Facebook author page to act as the fan-building machine it's capable of being, you must know how to navigate the unwritten rules of online interaction. Such as: Is it okay to put up a...
The eyes of a search engine are upon you. Any metadata you provide, it’s gonna see. When you have an author website, look behind you. ’Cause that’s where the search engine’s gonna be. Search engines, such as Google, are changing their algorithms all the time. So if...
Like most authors, we're sure you would rather spend your precious spare time writing instead of dealing with the technical aspects of maintaining or updating your author website. Fortunately, the team here at Web Design Relief has compiled a list of fast, easy...
Submitting your short story to literary journals is the tried-and-true method of getting your work published and in front of your audience. But with the Internet providing so many other options, you may wonder—why wait for that elusive acceptance from a lit mag...
Tumblr, meet Writer. Writer, meet Tumblr. While you might think that a short-form blog like Tumblr would be counterintuitive for writers, this photo-centric platform is quickly becoming a viable marketing tool for promoting your writing. If you're ready to shake up...
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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