Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned author, you should be developing a following on one or more social media platforms. Aspiring writers need to grow their audience and establish their online presence. Self-published authors can use social media to boost the...
There are several reasons why an author would use multiple pen names. Perhaps you write in three different genres and don’t want to confuse your separate audiences. Or you are published with a traditional publisher but also self-publish under a different name. Maybe...
As a writer, your job is to create a narrative that hooks the reader, raises curiosity, elicits empathy, and leaves the reader satisfied. But have you ever considered how these fundamentals of storytelling can be harnessed to improve your author website? Web Design...
Writers who self-publish—and even those who contract with traditional publishing houses—often dream of a big ROI (return on investment) for paid book advertising. So first, Web Design Relief presents the options available for advertising your book in hopes of reaching...
When you research ways to market yourself as a writer, you’ll run across experts who talk about creating a strong call to action. But what is a call to action? And what does it mean for creative writers who want to build their reputations and sell books? Let’s take a...
Social media is a vital marketing tool for authors, but it has one big drawback: Somebody else owns the platform! That means there’s no guarantee that your hard-won social media fans will always receive the messages you’re posting or that access will always be...
In this online-oriented, social media-savvy world, you can be sure literary editors and agents will check out your social media activity. And instead of wandering the library stacks, your next fan may be just a post, tweet, or click away! So how are you coping with...
If you’ve been working hard to create an effective marketing and promotion campaign, then you’ve no doubt spent a meaningful amount of time on the essential elements an author must have to build a strong reputation: quality writing, great branding, networking, social...
Welcome to November’s Links Roundup! This month we're giving you the latest online marketing strategies for writers—short-term social media campaigns, the best email marketing info, and the 80/20 rule for blogging success. Whether you create your own author website or...
Welcome to October's Links Roundup! We've found great tips to help writers build their audiences with DIY marketing advice. Whether you create your own author website or we create one for you, we want to give you the best possible tools to build an effective online...
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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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