Creating Your Author Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

Build a professional online presence with an author website that showcases your books, bio, and contact details, helping you grow your fanbase.

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Heatmapping for Author Websites

Published on June 19, 2026 by Randall Wood

Google Analytics tells you how many visitors arrived and how long they stayed. Heatmaps tell you what they actually did while they were there — where they clicked, how far they scrolled, and whether they ever saw the email capture form you think is so prominently placed. This guide covers what heatmap data reveals about author websites and how to act on it.

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Author Website Maintenance: The Tasks That Keep Your Site Working

Published on June 19, 2026 by Randall Wood

Your author website is not a build-it-and-forget-it project. A neglected WordPress site accumulates security vulnerabilities and broken links. A Squarespace or Wix site with outdated book information loses credibility with every reader who visits. This guide covers the specific maintenance tasks that keep your author website healthy — organized by monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule.

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Indie Author Website Checklist

Published on June 19, 2026 by Randall Wood

The ultimate* indie author website checklist—everything you need to create a sales-driven, reader-friendly website. Direct sales, mailing list tools, ScribeCount integrations, and more.

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