Need an author website? Need to update the one you have?
Don't struggle with some awful "do it yourself" web site template. Your time is worth MORE than that!
Amy Vansant (me) is not only an author and a marketer, but I've also owned a web development firm since 1997. (http://VansantCreations.com)
Pros of Having Me Do Your Website
- I'm a fellow author, so I know what you need.
- I've been doing this forever so I know what I'm doing --- what works and what doesn't
- I'm not free like some do-it-yourself sites, but I also won't give you an infuriating website that doesn't do half the things you wish it did and looks terrible.
- You can add tons of features, including your own newsletter email collection/emailing system
- I'm lovely with which to work. :) All the hand-holding you need!
- You can add tons of features, including your own newsletter email collection/emailing system --- no more third-party mailing systems! --- photo galleries, online ordering, domain emails and more. Consolidate your costs and make your life easier!
Sites are all content management-based, which means you can make the updates yourself going forward if you like, or you can ask me to do it - whatever works with your time and budget.
Sites for authors usually range from $1000-$1500 depending on the size and features you want, and I don't mind setting up payment plans for authors!
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Having MailChimp Woes? Need a better way to monetize your newsletters?
Tired of paying every time you mail? Tired of not being able to import reader lists you've gathered through promotions? Tired of the restrictions imposed by MailChimp and other third party mailing systems? YOU can control your own email.
In addition to building your site, I can install mailing solutions that will:
- collect emails from visitors
- allow you to send newsletters without restrictions
- design custom newsletter templates
Being in control of your own emailing system gives you the flexibility to grow without restrictions.
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Here's how your own website can easily make/save you money:
- You can host your own newsletter sending service with the site, so you don't have to pay MailChimp etc. You don't get charged more when your list grows this way.
- You can set up lead magnets to get newsletter signups all the time.
- Email marketing through your site lets you re-engage existing readers for free any time (99c sales, new releases, etc.). Instead of paying for ads on social media, use your site to promote books and sales to your list.
- Host giveaways without relying on expensive third-party sites or ads.
- You can create download pages instead of paying BookFunnel or similar services.
- A well-optimized site/landing page can attract organic traffic over time.
- You can create powerful pages to point FB ads to, like this: https://amyvansant.com/3-free-books (I sell a lot of preorders, build my list AND get new fans started on my series with free books on that page!)
- Affiliate Marketing: You can earn commissions when readers click and buy books through Amazon/Kobo affiliate links.
- You can organize everything you need in one spot and not pay 3 different services for things!
Other, more aggressive ideas:
- If you're not in KindleUnlimited, you can sell books directly to readers, avoiding platform fees from Amazon, Kobo, etc. and keep 100% of the profits.
- Offer paid behind-the-scenes content, bonus chapters, or serialized fiction. Set up a subscription model (like Patreon but without fees).
- Sell branded merch: signed books, T-shirts, mugs, etc.
- Crowdfunding & Direct Reader Support - Accept direct donations from fans who want to support your work. Use a “Buy Me a Coffee” or donation button.
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