Creating An Effective Author Website

When authors discover a way to make readers return, they are creating an effective website

Kayla Hicks

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An author’s website can be a very useful tool in terms of helping your audience discover everything they need about you in one place.

Some fantastic areas your author website should include are:

  • Books page
  • Author page
  • Contact me area
  • Subscribe section (with lead magnets)
  • Blog
  • Appearances

By having these pieces on your website, you ensure that your readers are getting the full picture of what you have to offer and help them to easily find what they need.

In addition to these pieces, there are design elements to consider when designing it such as:

Color Scheme and Layout

A mistake that numerous authors make in designing a website is making it overly busy.

When considering the elements of your website that make it pleasing to the eye, think about:

  • Colors that are pleasant to look at and how they flow throughout the website
  • Ensuring that any additional images or…

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Kayla Hicks

A published author on Amazon| Multi-Genre Author| Teaching about writing and publishing| https://linktr.ee/authorkaylahicks