How Can You Create A Professional Author Website? | Ep. 190 | The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's no secret that authors need a website, but where do you start? You can hire someone to help you or you can DIY it. This week, Pauline Wiles joins Ari and Rachel to discuss creating a professional author website. In this episode, we cover: Finding your goal and strategy for your author website Important elements that should go into your website Common mistakes to avoid Average cost of creating and keeping your website How a website can boost your author brand As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT PAULINE WILES Pauline Wiles is an indie author turned website designer who helps other authors and writers create beautiful, businesslike websites. As an author herself, she noticed others were often overwhelmed by this task. Now, she’s helping to dispel the myths around how difficult a web project should be. British by birth, Pauline is now a contented resident of California, although she admits to an occasional yearning for afternoon tea and historic homes. Website | Instagram WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit. Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month! Share If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show. CREDITS Hosts Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli Music Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Special Thanks Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr