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Bespoke Author Websites
Fully customizable, straightforward, modern WordPress websites for your authors business. Built by authors, for authors.
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The Best Choice for Author Websites
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“If you want a clean professional site with a dollop of creativity, I’d recommend him completely.”
—Neil McRobert
(Talking Scared Podcast)
Fully Editable
There are no limits to the type of websites we can build. Entrepreneur, solo, author, blog, whatever you're looking for, it starts here.
Author-centric
Our designers are all authors with years of publishing experience. Get focused, specific assistance for your designs.
Help to Setup
Setting up a website can be a technical nightmare, so let us do the hard work for you. Every part of our process is transparent, so you can be sure that you're in safe hands.
Post-build Maintenance
What if it all goes wrong afterward? Never fret! For a monthly fee, we can provide optional aftercare to help you keep your site maintained and running long after the work is done.
How It All Works
We’ve reduced the process down to four simple steps. If you’ve got any questions, drop us a message and we’ll see how we can help you.
1. Initial Brief
You'll complete a short questionnaire designed to tease out exactly what you want and need from your website. If needed, you'll jump on a call with our team in which we'll go through the options to ensure that everyone is on the same page and we're all working towards a collective goal. Once you're happy, you'll pay a 10% deposit to begin the work.
2. Set Up Your Site
We'll get your site ready for design. This may mean setting you up with a URL and hosting service, or simply ensuring that we can log into your WordPress dashboard so that the work can begin. Before anything is edited or designed, you'll have a solid, sturdy foundation that future proofs your website for the long term.
3. Finalise Design
Our team will work within the agreed timeframe to design your website. You may receive samples and updates to begin with, ensuring that the main frame and direction is correct before getting into the nitty gritty. Once the first pass of the site is completed, you'll have a chance to suggest any additions, tweaks, or amends before everything is finalised. Our team will then work to ensure that the final design can be viewed successfull on mobiles, tablets, and all screen sizes.
4. Maintenance
Once your design is complete—don't fear—you're not alone. Our team will discuss maintenances options to ensure that you have someone on your side, should anything go awry. Our maintenance service ensures that your website is always hooked up to the latest plug-ins, and are always on deck should any technical bugs invade the pipes and wires to crash your site.
Powerful Theme Builder & Book Mockups Included
Your website will be installed with the “Elementor” theme builder, making updates, tweaks, and edits a breeze.
You’ll also receive a shared folder with all images, mockups, and artwork files that have been used during the design so that you can use these in your future books promotions.
Dan was prompt, positive, communicative, and patient, and demonstrated the vision and skill necessary to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing finished product. Thanks to Dan, I now have a first-rate website where people can read about my work, sign up for my newsletter, contact me, or simply get to know me. That Daniel was able to deliver all of those things for an extremely reasonable price is amazing to me. I'm so thankful I chose to work with him!
Not only did Dan make me the perfect website for my podcast, he gave invaluable advice on presentation and functionality that a Luddite like me would never have considered. He was incredibly fast and reduced the whole process to a series of simple choices. Consulting with Dan gave me a whole new perspective on how best to engage visitors to the site. If you want a clean professional site with a dollop of creativity, I’d recommend him completely.
Dan wasn’t only able to build us a flashy website with all the accoutrements you’d expect in a modern design.
He was also able to create a foundational structure from which we’ve been able to build off of, and will continue to do so, for years to come.
He was also able to create a foundational structure from which we’ve been able to build off of, and will continue to do so, for years to come.
“Daniel stepped in at the 11th hour to save our website, which had been derailed by our previous web designers. It was an absolute joy to work with him. He’s a consummate professional who made all our requested adjustments and additions extremely quickly and produced a fabulous final product. His pricing was very reasonable and fair. We couldn’t be happier with our website or with his efficient, excellent service. I highly recommend him!”
This website redesign was everything I was hoping for and more. Since our first Zoom meeting, Dan instinctively “got” my brief. The updates were great, the conversations fun, and I have to say, it was a thoroughly enjoyable process.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dan’s web design services to all my author friends. Thanks buddy!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dan’s web design services to all my author friends. Thanks buddy!
I can't thank Dan enough for designing and launching my photography website. Right from our consultation he put my mind at ease, he was really friendly and listened to my needs and wants. He's been easy to work with and always there to answer any questions I have.
Thanks Dan!
Thanks Dan!
Dan sat down, did a full assessment of my website and helped me identify not only the flaws, but how it could be improved. He took my colour scheme and whipped up a site that is not only vivid but hugely user-friendly. Now my website pops and matches my brand perfectly. With super quick turnaround and great customer service, I can't recommend him enough.
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Choose your Perfect Package
Pick a package and get in touch. It’s just that simple.
VAT included in all prices. 20% deposit required for all work.
Single Page
Simple, clean one-page site
£
200
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Single-page website
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Rapid 5-day turnaround
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Custom designed to fit your brand
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1-Year Elementor theme builder included
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Links directly to Amazon and other stores
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Optimised for computer, tablet, and mobile viewing
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SEO optimised
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Hosting support and advice
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Support with domain registration or transfer
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Unlimited edits within design period
Full Build
All the bells and whistles
£
500
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Fully custom, multi-page website (up to 7 pages)
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Complete in 10-14 days
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Custom designed to fit your brand
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1-year Elementor theme builder included
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Blog design and integration
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Premium page media and animations
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Links directly to Amazon and other stores
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Optimised for computer, tablet, and mobile viewing
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SEO optimised
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Hosting support and advice
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Support with domain registration or transfer
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Unlimited edits within design period
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Website Aftercare
Complete peace of mind
£
25
per month
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Regular website updates and maintenance
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Emergency tweaks and repairs
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Advice and assistance as reqired
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Complete peace of mind knowing your website is always delivering
+ Mailing List
Complete mailing list setup
£
50
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Help to set up your mailing list
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Subscriber setup
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Automation setup
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Branded templates for email campaigns
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Branded sign-up forms
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Mailing list add-on to your site
Get in Touch
Ready to find out more about getting your brand-new website? You’re in the right place.
FAQ
Absolutely. With over 50% of all web traffic now estimated to take place on mobile phone, it is key for your website to be optimised across computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Then, let’s talk! Small changes and tweaks are included in my maintenance package, however larger edits (additional pages and new functionalities) can be arranged on a as-you-need basis for a small fee.
Yes. I don’t understand why some places don’t include it in the price.
If you have not yet claimed your domain name (www.[yourwebsite].com, for example), I am happy to guide you through setting this up and understanding how best to get started linking your domain to your new WordPress website.
Not an issue at all! Depending on where you have your domain currently linked to, there may be some guidance to get you started on WordPress, but it’s all pretty straightforward. A few clicks, and a few taps, and you’ll be setup and good to go.
My main focus is on writers, but if you know what your requirements are, I’m certainly happy to look at what you need. Shoot me an email and complete the form (HERE) to hello@danielwillcocks.com and let’s get talking.
Pay in one lump sum, or request to divide your payment into 2 monthly payments.
Then email me at hello@danielwillcocks.com and let’s get talking.
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