by Lisa Norman

So, you’re going to have an author website! Great! You’ll want a couple things:

• a domain name — the address people type in to get to your website. It’s usually your own name if you can get it, or you might need to buy one, although you can use a free one from some platforms;
• and hosting—a home where your website will live.

by Lisa Norman

Statistics are interesting. Statistics can provide us with valuable information. Like, right now, there are over 8 billion people on the planet and over 1 billion websites (most of which are inactive). One of my favorite teachers said that it only takes 5000 true fans to be famous, although I can’t find any proof for that statement.… Read the post

by Penny C. Sansevieri

The best author websites are often the most simple. You don’t need flashy fonts or expensive designs.

Overcomplicating your website with these pricey add-ons can often lead to the opposite of what you’re expecting: fewer sales.

Here are eight common mistakes authors make on their websites and how to avoid them to get better sales on your book.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

Authors know they need a website. But did you know there are different types of websites?

From years of working with authors, I’ve identified 3 basic types of websites, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

The Basic Business Card

A simple online presence for authors to showcase their professional profile.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

Search engine optimization (SEO) is making your website attractive to the search engine spiders. When they like you, they crawl all over your website and seize upon the tasty morsels of your content to share with their millions of curious customers.… Read the post