I’m starting a new chapter – launching a web design and digital marketing business for authors.
For over six years, my web design business, Bookend Studio, has served a mix of authors and small businesses, with a few other creative entrepreneurs. Before that I was a freelance copy writer and web designer.
Over all those years, I’ve learned a lot about the clients I serve. Including that a one-size-fits-most web design agency doesn’t fit the very different needs of businesses and authors.
Author Websites in a Day solves the problem by offering services, packages, a streamlined process, and competitive pricing that is tailor made for authors.
How I Got Started with Author Websites
I made my first website my freshman year of high school to share some original stories I had written. That was back in the ancient days when flashing colored text was the height of web design fashion. I kept making websites for myself, friends, and nonprofits for the next 13 years.
When I finally had the epiphany to try web design as a career, many of my first web design clients were people who knew me from writing circles. I made their author websites and built sites for their small businesses.
Most of my favorite clients and projects have been authors. I’m passionate about books and supporting writers. In a small way, I get to contribute to their success by giving them a platform to showcase their amazing work and
Why Authors Need a Different Kind of Web Design Agency
My business has always followed a standard web design approach: before we even sign on, we have a meeting to learn about the client and their website needs, draw up a custom web design proposal, then go through a lot of back and forth to settle on design, layout, sitemap, and more.
It’s not a good fit for authors who would much rather spend their time writing or reading than hashing out sitemaps. (Once they learn what a sitemap is, of course.) Plus, that much time means increased costs.
At the same time, the web design agency is reconsidering that standard approach. Many are moving away from generic service offerings and processes that must fit everything from million dollar eccomerce shops, pop-up food stands, and creative entrepreneurs. Instead, they’re focusing on specific types of clients with a laser-focus on meeting their needs.
That’s where Author Websites in A Day comes in.
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How Author Websites in A Day is Different from other Web Design Agencies (Including My Own)
This new business is specifically designed for authors vs. Bookend Studio that follows a more standard model and fits the needs of many kinds of businesses.
Our web design packages are designed for authors. After building dozens of author websites, we know what pages and features authors need. So rather than discovering for the 50th time that you need a page to showcase your books, we can spend that time creating a design that fits your needs and will draw in your readers.
We save you time by using tools specially created for authors. Like the forms we use to gather information that authors need to share on their website. There’s no guess work for you on what you need to share on your website or how to get it to us.
The new streamlined process is the real star, though. No more weeks of projects dragging on. Our experience with building author websites along with a lean process, means we can will have your website done in a day. Yes, really.
How does “Website in a Day” work?
Preparation is key! Before your design day, we’ll send you forms to fill out. This will gather all the information we will need to create your website.
This client homework is due roughly a week and a half before your design day. We’ll use that time to…
- Review everything, ask any follow-up questions, and if we discover we need more information, we’ll let you know.
- Prepare a design concept including the colors, fonts, and style of the website based on the information you gave us in your client homework. Then we’ll send it to you to review.
- Create the blank website and set up the foundation beforehand so everything is ready on…
- Design Day! A whole day devoted just to your website. We’ll build out all the pages in the style we’ve already set up.
At the end of the day, you’ll have a fully-functional website!
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Benefits of the Website in a Day Approach for Busy Writers
Get a professional, author-focused website. A professionally-designed website makes a good first impression. That matters for readers, people booking guest speakers, potential agents and publishers, and more.
Web design without the overwhelm. You shouldn’t have to be a tech expert to get a website you love. We share our expertise and insight, so you can make informed decisions about what will best serve you.
Save time with a simple, fast design process. The website in a day process means you can set aside time in your busy schedule and know at the end of your design day, you’ll have a complete website with everything you need to support your career and your books.
Less stress. You’ll knock a bit item off your to-do list so you can get back to writing your next masterpiece.
A partner who understands both the creative and business side of being an author. We’re here to support you, including after the website is built.
Conclusion: A New Chapter for Authors — and for Me
Launching Author Websites in a Day is the natural next step in a journey that at age 15. Over the years, I’ve learned that authors need something different: a process that respects their time, speaks their language, and results in a beautiful, functional website that helps their books shine.
This new venture brings together everything I’ve learned about design, marketing, and the publishing world to create a simple, stress-free experience for writers. My goal is to make it easier for authors to share their work with the world — and to feel confident doing it.
If you’re an author ready to elevate your online presence without losing weeks to tech overwhelm, Author Websites in a Day is here to help you turn that dream website into reality — in just one day.
Your words deserve to be seen. Let’s build the platform that helps you share them.
About the Author
Angie Isaacs is the owner of Author Website In A Day and Bookend Studio and a published children’s book author.
On the blog, she writes about web design, branding, marketing, goal-setting, and writing.
