Websites for authors
Every book needs a website these days. So, we have developed two very affordable options for you. These websites provide a home for your book on the Internet and show the world that you are serious about being an author. 
My Bloggin' Website
Using art from your book, we will customize this blog-based website to maximize your Internet results. It is great to look at and extremely effective, too!
- Featured book preview.
- Your own .com domain.
- Optimized for search engines.
- Works on all computers and mobile devices.
- Visitors can quickly Share your site using Facebook, Twitter, or over 300 other social networks.
- Direct links to buy your book via Amazon or CastlebridgeBooks.com or other.
- Connect your audience to versions of your book for iPad, Nook, Kindle, and more.
- Easy to update with articles, photos, videos, and links from any computer.
This website has been designed from the ground up to multiply your marketing efforts. The price of the website includes the first year of hosting services. Each following year we will ask if you wish to continue hosting the site for $70 per year or discontinue.
Frequently Asked Questions about My Bloggin' Website:
What if I have more than one book?
This site works great for authors with more than one book. Instead of styling the site around one book, we will style it around your whole body of work, or around your main characters.
My book doesn't have illustrations.
Not a problem. We will design a look for your site that suits your genre and your personal style.
How long will it take to make my site?
About 1 week of work is required to build your website. Your book must have completed the design process to properly include it in your website.
What payment methods can my website visitors use to buy my book?
Whether your customers purchase your book through our store or through Amazon.com, they can use any major credit card, Paypal, or Google checkout.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $345
If you are ready, click the Purchase button above. Payment by check or money order can also be arranged.
Note: This website is discounted when purchased with a publishing package. Call with questions (888) 497-6831
My Flashy Website
Our classic flash-based website is the perfect fit for authors who do not want to update a blog. The Flashy website looks great, has fun features, and runs on automatic. This beautiful Flash website will present your book in a unique way, surrounding
the book in an environment that mimics the setting and the emotion of your
story.
The pages of your website can
be accessed in two ways: by the custom navigation buttons, or by literally
flipping the pages of the book. Each page of the website book flips like a
page in a real book. You can even hear the pages flipping. Click on one of
these example sites and try them out. While you are there, imagine how
your own site might look.
Frequently Asked Questions about My Flashy Website:
What if I have more than one book?
This site is best for one book. If you currently have multiple books or plan on multiple books, our Blog-based site works best. Still, if you prefer not to blog, we can construct one of these Flashy sites for each of your books and unite them with a common landing page. Here is an example.
My book doesn't have illustrations.
Not a problem. We will design a look for your site that suits your genre and your personal style.
How long will it take to make my site?
About 3 weeks of work is required to build your flash website. Your book must be completed the design process to properly include it in your website.
What payment methods can my website visitors use to buy my book?
Whether your customers purchase your book through our store or through Amazon.com, they can use any major credit card, Paypal, or Google checkout.
Visitors can get a sneak peek
inside your book, learn about the author, the illustrator, and get answers
to frequently asked questions. And of course, they can purchase your book
online. Orders can be directed to any number of options from CastlebridgeBooks.com, Amazon.com, Paypal, or elsewhere.
These example sites have an Upcoming Events page which is much like a blog. We no longer offer this page because we found that authors never utilized it. Instead we have developed our blog-based site as an alternative.
Possibly the most important feature of your website is your
Media page. This is a resource for interviewers and reviewers. It provides
tools and resources for them which makes their job easier and makes it MUCH
more likely that the review or article will get written. Publicity equals
sales in the book business!
Planning on more books? No problem.
We can design your site to handle multiple titles when the time comes by installing a landing page.
What would a children's book
website be without a game to play? Fear not. Your website will have its very
own jigsaw puzzle game which will use images right from your book! It is addictive
fun!
Special features can be added
to your site, such as animation or sound effects (see the Seymour Bright website example). We can provide you a
quote on these sometimes expensive special features. It has been our experience that such bells
and whistles do not help sell books, though.
Add to Cart/Purchase: $595
If you are ready, click the Purchase button above. Payment by check or money order can also be arranged.
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