A good website will include the following components:
- a list of published books
- prominently display new or impending releases
- provide an obvious way to subscribe for updates
- provide a way to contact the author and publisher
- include links to the author’s social media profiles
- display a list of upcoming novels
- include a blog to showcase the author’s personality and/or writing process
- be easy to navigate
- have a clean, unique design
- be mobile friendly
On the homepage display:
- latest book – cover, blurb, buy links
- email subscription box
- headshot and short bio
- social media links
About page:
- Headshot (hi-res)
- Short and long bio
- email subscription box.
For the books overview page:
- Book covers (thumbnails)
- Titles
- Short description
- Buy links
- Read more links
- Email subscription box
Books – single:
- Book cover (larger size)
- Titles and subtitles
- Full description
- Blurbs and testimonials
- Buy links
- Email subscription box
Have a page for standalone books.
Have a page for any series.
Group short stories and novellas on another page.
List series name with the title of the book and position in the series, i.e [book title],[series title][number]
- Short description for series
- Cover graphic for series
- Buy links
Reviews:
- Include any positive reviews you have
- If the book is part of a series, include the series title in the title of the review
- Include a cover image with a link to the book
Social media:
- Include 4-6 links
- Add a contact form
- Email subscription box
Events:
- Current book tours
- Who to contact to organise
Include a blog.
