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...
When creating your author website, as a writer, you’ll naturally focus on the home page text, your author bio, publication credits, and your books and writing. And these are all very important elements of your website! But at Web Design Relief, our experts know...
It’s been a marketing golden rule: Always gate your most valuable content. But is this still true today for author websites? As the gatekeeper of your author website, it is up to you to determine what content you will or won’t keep locked behind a sign-up form. The...
Welcome to our May Links Roundup! This month, we bring you the best Internet links featuring NFTs for authors, growing your Facebook group, gathering creative content ideas, and more! Whether you create your own author website or Web Design Relief creates one for you,...
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 But if you constantly put website maintenance on the back burner, your site will soon become outdated and nonfunctional. Fortunately,...
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...
Welcome to our February Links Roundup! This month, we bring you the best Internet links featuring what you need to know about Kobo Plus; how to remix popular content to benefit you; websites to improve your blogging routine; and more! Whether you create your own...
Your author website is more than an online hub for your writing—it’s an investment. And like any important investment, you should take steps to protect it! Just as you don’t leave the keys to your brand-new car lying on the passenger’s seat, you don’t want to make it...
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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