Custom Website Design
As an author myself, I know how necessary it is to have a functional, professional website. It’s often the first place a reader (or perhaps an agent or editor) decides whether to take you seriously.
We work with authors in many genres from children’s to thriller/suspense and nonfiction at any stage in their publishing adventures, building websites that will grow as careers grows.
Check out our designs scrolling above or email for our full design portfolio. Our design packages are detailed below. If you like what you see and want to talk further, schedule a free 30-minute consult call/zoom to see how we can help! Click the contact button below to send an inquiry email. I’ll reply with day/time options for our call / zoom as well as link to a questionnaire to guide our conversation.
What clients are saying . . .
“Valerie’s guidance, wisdom, and invaluable assistance has
promoted my books to more people and places than I could have
imagined.” – Award-winning author, Nick Chiarkas“Valerie turned a daunting project into an exciting and creative process.
I love the end-result and so do my colleagues and readers.“ – author
Maryclaire Torinus (Hospice Help Pro)“Working with Valerie is an opportunity every independent author should
seriously consider.” – Rex Owens, author of The Life & Times of Rowan
Daly“Valerie Biel’s energy and enthusiasm for helping fellow writers achieve
success earns five stars. . . she keeps fellow writers up to date and
freely shares her favorite tips.” – author Amy Laundrie
Author Snapshot Site
A one-page website for:
- Authors who are not ready for a full multi-page site or
- Writers who need a professional presence—fast!
Not every author needs a full website—yet. This strategically designed one-page website is the solution for authors who need a streamlined place readers can land and connect.
What’s Included:
- Fully responsive one-page website that with author bio and book /writing showcase area (can include buy links).
- Embedded contact form, social media profile follow icons.
- One year of hosting, with ongoing backups, performance monitoring, and security updates. (Annual recurring expense.)
- Initial domain name acquisition/registration. (Annual recurring expense.)
- WordPress site created with basic SEO setup and the ability to add more pages as your career grows.
FEE: $500
Author Essentials Site
Ideal for budget-minded authors who need a polished, professional home base that signals they are a serious author.
What's included:
- Up to 4 pages (including author bio / contact / general info about your writing) created using your content (text/images).
- Email signup integration to start building your audience.
- Embedded contact form and social media profile follow icons.
- Basic SEO setup.
- One year of hosting, with ongoing backups, performance monitoring, and security updates. (This is an annual recurring expense.)
- Initial domain name acquisition/registration. (This is an annual recurring expense.)
- WordPress site created with the ability to add more pages as your career grows.
FEE: $945
Author Foundation Site:
You’ve written the book. Now you need a place that proves it matters.
The Foundation Site is designed for authors who need a clean, credible, and polished online home. No clutter. No confusion. Just a professional presence that signals to readers, reviewers, and industry professionals that you’ve arrived.
Best for: debut authors or those ready to replace a DIY site.
What’s included:
- Up to 8 pages (including Home, About, Books, Contact, optional blog or events/news pages)
- Genre-appropriate styling using your existing branding along with text and images provided by the author.
- Mobile-optimized, reader-friendly design
- Email signup integration using your existing or new account with MailerLite / MailChimp/ Substack or other.
- Basic SEO setup
- Embedded contact form and social media profile follow icons.
- Site built on a WordPress website created with the ability to add more pages as your career grows.
- One year of hosting, with ongoing backups, performance monitoring, and security updates. (This is an annual recurring expense.)
- Domain name acquisition/registration for one year if needed. (This is an annual recurring expense.)
- Website editing tutorial to show you how to make simple changes / additions yourself.
FEE: $1945
Premium Platform
Built to grow your readership—and your reach.
The Premium Platform is where strategy meets design. This is the tier for authors who are actively publishing, promoting, and building momentum. Every element designed to guide readers deeper into your world—and keep them there.
Best for: actively publishing / established authors, series writers, and those building a long-term audience.
What’s included:
- Up to 15 pages on a WordPress website created with the ability to add more pages as your career grows.
- Dedicated pages for media, events, or press features.
- Blog or news section structured for ongoing content.
- Full customized design, including homepage layout tailored to your books and established brand.
- Includes 2 hours of graphic design assistance for formatting images and creating unique artistic elements.
- Strategic SEO implementation / Analytics tracking.
- Professional website copy editing to sharpen your messaging.
- Audit of existing email marketing / newsletter system or set up of this system, including email welcome sequence, reader magnet delivery, and newsletter template. (MailChimp / MailerLite / Substack)
- Embedded contact form and social media profile follow icons.
- One year of hosting, with ongoing backups, performance monitoring, and security updates. (Annual recurring expense.)
- Domain name acquisition/registration for one year if needed. (This is an annual recurring expense.)
- Website editing tutorial to show you how to make simple changes / additions yourself.
FEE: $3245
Optional Services to Add to Any Site Design Package
- Website editing tutorial: $100
- Future website editing / updates as needed: $75/hour
- Email marketing / newsletter set up, including email welcome sequence, reader magnet delivery, and newsletter template: MailChimp or MailerLite $200 / Substack $250
- Branding kit development by graphic artist for use across platforms and printed materials (logo, color palettes, typography). $600
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