We love working with Authors. The wordsmiths that cleverly whisk us away to distant magical lands, to build a better business or just make sense of life.
Being a serious Author in 2024 means having a website to connect with your readers. But what do you do on your website to make it stand out?
To help you get some ideas, we’ve collated our top 20 best Author Websites and a summary of what they do well!
Sarah J Maas
- Absolutely stunning graphics and interactive elements
- Enticing quotes from the books placed on every page
- Instagram feed embedded on the homepage
Rick Riordan
- Interactive journey, a mini quest like the characters in the books
- Resources for parents & teachers to use for novel studies
- Focus is on the books, characters and stories rather than Rick himself
- Easy navigation, simple uncluttered layout
Monique Mulligan
(*cough, this one was designed by us, but we really love it!)
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- Simple menu structure that's easy to navigate
- Books for sale! Purchase a physical or digital book direct from the author website
- Free novella gift for subscribers - helping to grow her email list
Melissa Ambrosini
- Gorgeous modern layout with simple but not overwhelming page motion
- Value-packed pages, all about helping the reader
Megan White
- Personal touches with Megan's own drawings displayed on the site
- Events page - information on where to find Megan while promoting her books
- Multiple purchase links to find the book at online book retailers
- Email subscription - sending updates when you release a new book is so powerful!
Jordanna Levin
- Trendy neutral colours that make the book covers and content stand out
- Simple, easy to read fonts
- Extra content to go above what she teachers in her books (digital course)
Dr Michael Greger
- Packed with extra value and bonus content to support book material
- minimal layout, easy navigation and kept up to date
Ahn Do
- Upcoming events listed in a clear bold format on the homepage
- Exit intent pop up subscription
The Hybrid Author - Joanna Morrell
- Classic luxe design with easy navigation and clear CTAs
- Spotify podcast episodes embedded directly on the page for ease of access
James Clear
- Gorgeous minamalist design
- Focus immediately drawn to the above-fold CTA (subscribe & download first chapter)
- Attractive heading that clearly identifies a problem and poses a solution
Jim Kwik
- High impact coloured design
- Loads very quickly, despite heavy graphics in background
Kaz Cooke
- Quirky interactive homepage design showcasing the different books
- Very well organised for the website visitor to find the section relevant to them
