In today’s new normal, writers are scrambling for alternative ways to interact with colleagues and readers. No longer able to meet in person with critique partners, schedule bookstore appearances to promote a new launch, or participate in conferences or workshops,...
You made the right decision and created an author website. Excellent! Now when readers, editors, or literary agents google you, your author website will act as your online business card. But the experts at Web Design Relief have a warning: Don’t let your author...
You may know the fan-building benefits of integrating social media into your online author platform. You may even have a strong presence on Facebook and Twitter. But if you want to reach an even larger audience with your writing, consider starting a Pinterest board!...
Your author website does more than brand you as an author or showcase your works—it's also a resource for readers interested in getting to know you as a person. Do you kayak? Who are your favorite authors? These are fun facts your followers will enjoy learning about...
If you’re interested in connecting with other writers—and readers!—check out these four social networking websites featuring literary-minded communities offering inspiration and support: 4 Social Networking Websites For Writers 1. Goodreads Goodreads is a virtual...
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,...
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...
Welcome to the May Links Roundup! This installment focuses on great ways to boost your social media skills. 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 author platform...
Happy New Year! January’s Web Links Roundup is full of great ways to utilize your social media, innovative book marketing ideas, and the best blogging advice! Whether you create your own author website or we create one for you, we want to give you the best possible...
Keep your New Year’s writing resolutions and begin 2015 on the write foot with a brand-new author website! Web Design Relief will design your author website for as low as $399! Here are five important reasons why more writers are starting 2015 with an up and running...
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!
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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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