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Author Website Setup

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A complete WordPress + WooCommerce website — built for you, delivered fast, and designed so you can manage it yourself.

If you’re an author, creator, or small brand owner, you don’t need a complicated tech setup or an ongoing dependency on a developer.

You need a website that is:

  • professionally designed
  • ready to sell books or products
  • integrated with payments and email
  • and simple enough for you to manage on your own

That’s exactly what this service delivers.


WHAT YOU GET

✔ A Complete WordPress Website Setup

Your site is built from the ground up using a modern, reliable WordPress system.

Includes:

  • Custom WordPress installation
  • Professional theme setup (Neve or GeneratePress)
  • Fully designed homepage with hero section
  • About page
  • Contact page
  • Blog setup
  • Shop page (WooCommerce-ready)
  • Media / Press page (optional layout included)
  • Legal pages:
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Refund & Exchange Policy
    • Shipping Policy

✔ FULL ONLINE STORE SETUP

Your website is configured to sell books or products immediately.

Includes:

  • WooCommerce installation and configuration
  • Product structure for books or merchandise
  • Shopping cart and checkout pages
  • Stripe payment integration
  • PayPal integration
  • My Account page setup
  • Basic product display optimization for book covers (2:3 format recommended)

✔ EMAIL LIST + MARKETING SETUP

Stay connected with your readers and customers.

Includes:

  • Email newsletter setup (MailPoet or equivalent)
  • Subscriber form integration
  • Basic automation configuration
  • Mailing list connection to your site

✔ SEO + WEBSITE FOUNDATION

Your site is prepared for visibility and growth.

Includes:

  • SEO plugin setup (AIOSEO or equivalent)
  • Clean permalink structure
  • Basic site optimization settings
  • Proper image sizing and media setup

✔ TRAINING SO YOU CAN MANAGE YOUR OWN SITE

You are not locked into dependency.

You will receive simple training showing you how to:

  • Edit pages using Elementor
  • Publish blog posts
  • Add or update products
  • Change text and images
  • Access your dashboard confidently

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1 — YOU PROVIDE BASIC INFO

You supply:

  • Your bio
  • Book or product files
  • Business details
  • Payment account setup (Stripe/PayPal)
  • Any media or interview links

STEP 2 — BUILD PHASE (24–72 HOURS)

Your website is built and configured based on your selected package.


STEP 3 — REVIEW & LAUNCH

You review the site, request minor adjustments if needed, and go live.


STEP 4 — YOU TAKE CONTROL

You receive full access and training materials so you can manage your own site going forward.


IMPORTANT: WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

To keep this service fast, affordable, and efficient, the following are NOT included:

  • Ongoing website maintenance
  • Unlimited revisions or redesigns
  • Content writing services
  • Daily technical support

OPTIONAL SUPPORT (IF NEEDED)

If you ever need help after launch:

  • Small updates or changes: $50 per task
  • Emergency support: $150/hour

This service is designed so you do NOT need ongoing support.


PRICING

🟢 STARTER SETUP — $349

Perfect for simple author websites

Includes:

  • Core website pages
  • Basic WooCommerce setup
  • Single payment gateway setup
  • Email newsletter integration
  • Basic training

🔵 AUTHOR PRO SETUP — $599 (RECOMMENDED)

Best value for most authors and creators

Includes:

  • Full website + store setup
  • Stripe + PayPal integration
  • Enhanced product/book layout
  • Media / Press page
  • SEO configuration
  • Improved design customization
  • Training videos

🟣 AUTHOR + STORE SYSTEM — $899

For authors selling books + merchandise

Includes:

  • Everything in Pro package
  • Print-on-demand integration (Printful-ready setup)
  • Advanced store configuration
  • Conversion-optimized layout
  • Priority setup and delivery

WHY THIS WORKS

This is not just web design.

It is a complete publishing system for authors and creators.

You get:

  • independence
  • ownership
  • a professional online presence
  • and the ability to grow your audience and sales

Without being dependent on a developer.


READY TO GET STARTED?

If you are ready to launch your author website, the next step is simple.

Send your details and we’ll begin building your site immediately.


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Basic

$149

p/month

Perfect for small businesses or blogs with minimal updates.

Weekly backups

Monthly core and plugin updates

Basic security monitoring

1 hour of custom work

Standard

$249

p/month

Ideal for growing businesses with moderate maintenance needs.

Daily backups

Weekly core and plugin updates

Advanced security monitoring

5 hours of custom work

Premium

$449

p/month

Designed for businesses with high traffic or e-commerce sites.

Real-time backups

Daily core and plugin updates

Advanced security monitoring

15 hours of custom work

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