Author Website Design
Make it easy for visitors to understand why you’re not just an author, you’re a thought leader.
From 100+ reviews
All of your author website needs
Design that supports book sales, email growth, and reader engagement.
Build
Get up and running so you can grow your business.
Grow
Add functionality, increase site speed, build more content.
Maintain
Update WordPress, plugins, and servers every month.
Build Your Reputation
Show visitors that you’re more than just an author.
Blog
Book info
Service pages
Contact info
Convert Visitors
Grow an audience with a custom website.
Sell more books
Build an email list
Get speaking gigs
Be seen as an expert
Author Website Design
Sell more books with tailored design.
Press / media kit
Events calendar
Social links
Author SEO
Get found easily.
Technical SEO
Keyword research
Amazon integration
Featured author websites
These are some authors I’ve built websites for.
Benefits of working together
With years of experience designing and maintaining author websites, I’ve helped storytellers and thought leaders connect with millions of readers around the world. From troubleshooting complex site issues to offering proactive guidance, I bring deep expertise in author website design to ensure your online presence is polished, professional, and problem-free.
Premium Quality, Independent Pricing
I work directly with the clients who hire me — no project managers or middle layers. When you need something, you can reach me by text, email, or phone. I also integrate seamlessly with your internal tools like Asana, Jira, or Slack to collaborate as part of your team.
Simple, Straightforward Communication
Clean, high-quality code matters — but so do communication, timelines, and collaboration. I keep you in the loop with regular updates, join team meetings, and work within your existing tools to stay aligned every step of the way.
Knowledge You Can Trust, Personality You’ll Enjoy
Over the past 12 years, I’ve built a reputation as a trusted author website designer and analytics expert. My experience brings real value to the authors I work with—but I always approach projects with an open mind and a no-ego attitude.
Minimal Plugins, Maximum Performance
Many websites suffer from plugin overload. Often, a client’s request can be handled with a few lines of clean code, but when a well-built plugin is the smarter choice, I use it. My approach is simple: use custom code only when it’s the best solution for the job.
Author web design resources
Before hiring someone to design your website, make sure you understand the fundamentals. Here’s a look at some resources to get you started.
Beginner Resources
Get an elementary understanding of what it takes to design a website from scratch.
Advanced Resources
Learn the ins and outs of web design, and what tools your web designer should be proficient with.
We hired Kegan to build our entire website from the ground up — and he absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the initial concept through to launch, he was responsive, thoughtful, and deeply invested in making sure the site reflected our brand and business goals. Not only did they deliver a clean, modern, and intuitive design, but he also made sure the site was built for performance, SEO, and scalability. Every detail — from UX to backend functionality — was handled with care and expertise. He even put up with my multiple revisions :). Kegan took the time to understand our audience and offerings, and translated that into a site we’re incredibly proud to share with clients and prospects. If you’re looking for a web developer who’s skilled, reliable, and easy to work with, I can’t recommend Kegan highly enough!
Melissa Turek
Chief Marketing Officer
Watershed Analytics
Frequently asked questions for hiring a freelancer for author website design
People looking for author website design tend to ask the same key questions—and for good reason.
Why do I need a website as an author?
A website gives you full control over your online presence, helps readers discover your books, builds your email list, and serves as a professional hub for media, publishers, and fans.
What should an author website include?
Essential features include a homepage, author bio, book pages, a newsletter signup, blog or news section, event calendar (if applicable), contact form, and links to purchase your books.
Can I update the site myself after it’s launched?
Yes! I build all author websites using user-friendly platforms like WordPress or Shopify, so you’ll be able to update content, add new books, or write blog posts without needing to code.
How long does it take to build an author website?
Most author websites are completed in 2–4 weeks, depending on the scope and how quickly content (like bios, images, and book descriptions) is provided.
Can you integrate email marketing tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit?
Absolutely. I can integrate your email platform of choice and set up custom lead capture forms to help grow your subscriber list.
Do you offer website hosting and maintenance?
Yes — I offer ongoing support plans that include hosting, backups, updates, and technical assistance to keep your site running smoothly.
I’m not tech-savvy. Can you walk me through everything?
Definitely. I work closely with each author to provide guidance, training, and support every step of the way — no tech experience needed.
Trusted by hundreds of brands for their web design
Businesses of all types — authors, law firms, marketing agencies, startups, consulting firms, SaaS & enterprise software, and others — trust me to create, build, and maintain their websites.
AAA
Amazon
Adobe
UserTesting
Pantera
SJSU
ManyChat
Randy Hetrick
Don’t take my word for it
Authors say I help them streamline internal operations, rank better on Google, save time with automations, and sell more books with expert-level web design.
Kegan drove the setup, construction, hosting, and maintenance of our website, built around WordPress and third party plugins and templates that he modified and integrated. He also implemented design work done by our in-house design team.
Michael Mace
VP Marketing, User Testing
Kegan helped me visualize a site that works well for my business and showcases our video production work to clients. He is very talented, but also a genuine person who will listen to what you want and create it. We are proud to have people visit our website.
Josh McLawhorn
Founder, Level Up Digital Media