Web Design for Authors: Every Author Needs a Website!

By David Meade

I wrote this book because after looking far and wide for a similar one which specialized in Web Design for Authorsâ I couldn't find any! I'm an author and have written seven books, both fiction and non-fiction. Not only did I see a deficit of material in the how-to category regarding writing a book but I knew that there was a major gap in finding a Turnkey Manual like this one which covered not only the writing aspect but how to optimize, promote and setup an Author Website.

Most every web designer I've seen will only set up an author website under the author's name, and then just let it sit there and not optimize it. This will result in very low to nil exposure on the Web. We actively recommend appropriate domain names and the use of key phrases which are appropriate to your genre and your books, and then above and beyond that we instruct how to optimize your website with major Press Releases.

So I set out on the long journey to condense everything in one easy-to-read package. Here it is. According to a recent study over 81% of Americans would like to write a bookâ that's over 200 Million people! This book will show you howâ and not only how but most importantly how to design a Website, a Landing or Sales Page and how to market your book!

An Info-Book or a Novel are unique in that they can develop a revenue stream for you day in and outâ holidays and weekendsâ for the rest of your life!

Over a period of ten years I've worked for a variety of Fortune 1000 companies. I've written creative, educational and technical copy. I've written seven booksâ several were in print and the others were distributed online. One of the books was a mystery novel, and others were non-fiction books.

My passion is writing and web developmentâ my wife and I develop Web Sites for Authors and Writers. We're copywriters as well so we not only develop the websites but we write the text for them. Without good copyâ textâ you won't keep the reader's attention.

I'm also a Search Engine Optimization Consultant, so we not only design, but write and optimize the Web Pages. Now this book is quite detailed, and if you follow it you can do the same yourself. Your ultimate goal is to have an optimized Website that has all of the key pagesâ Home, About the Author, Contact, Books, Newsletter, Excerpts, and Privacy. Step-by-step this book provides you with the informationâ this book is your Ultimate Guide to setting up a successful Website!

• Language: English
• Publisher: eBookIt.com
• Release date: Apr 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781456623029

David Meade

By profession, David Meade is a research scientist, holding a master's degree in statistics, his background in research and experimental design has enabled him to develop a unique and powerful approach to Pinewood Derby racing. He also enjoys model rocketry and astronomy.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING WEBSITES FOR AUTHORS

THE IMPORTANCE OF A PRESS RELEASE

THE LANDING PAGE

WORD PRESS SETUP FOR WEBSITES

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

ON PAGE OPTIMIZATION

OFF PAGE OPTIMIZATION

QUALITY CONTENT – THE KEY

THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCE LINK LIST FOR WRITERS OF WEB PAGES

Copywriting Tools

Academic Research

Databases and Archives

Library Search Engines

Science Search Engines

Research in Psychology

Search Engines for Archives

Business and Economics

Niche Search Engines

Reference Search Engines

KEY SEO TOOLS

MEASURING YOUR METRICS

How to Collect and Analyze the Data

Google Analyticator

40-ITEM SEO CHECKLIST

LANDING PAGE OPTIMIZATION RULES

ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION

PPT AND PDF SUBMISSION

SOCIAL MEDIA PLACEMENT ON YOUR WORDPRESS SITE

Appendix: Websites reportedly favored by Penguin

Sample Website Audit Findings

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

WEB DESIGN FOR WRITERS AND AUTHORS PACKAGE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I have a boutique business and write web pages for some web designers in South Florida, and the West Coast of Florida, and anywhere else in the English-speaking world.  I also specialize in SEO optimization.  I have a package deal which can with its synergistic properties propel your site to Page 1 ranking in Google, Yahoo & Bing.  However, with the information in this Guide you have the resources to do exactly the same thing yourself – this was written for Writers & Authors who need the infrastructure guidance to building a Website that can dominate their niche.

My Website:

http://writers-web-services.com

My Email:

[e-mail]

INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING WEBSITES FOR AUTHORS

I wrote this book because after looking far and wide for a similar one – I couldn’t find any!  I’m an author and have written now seven books, both fiction and non-fiction.  Not only did I see a deficit of material in the how-to category regarding writing a book but I knew that there was a major gap in finding a Turnkey Manual like this one which covered not only the writing aspect but how to optimize, promote and setup an Author Website.

So I set out on the long journey to condense everything in one easy-to-read package.  Here it is.  According to a recent study over 81% of Americans would like to write a book - that's over 200 Million people!  This book will show you how – and not only how but most importantly how to design a Web Page, a Landing (Sales) Page and how to market your book!

An Info-Book or a Novel are unique in that they can develop a revenue stream for you day in and out – holidays and weekends – for the rest of your life!

You’ll find my book:

§  Unconventional – it gives you an edge others won’t have

§  I draw from experience – whatever works

§  Challenging to your intellect

§  Provides you with a Plan

§  Shows you how to execute the Plan

 The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

Logic will get you from A to Z.  Imagination will get you everywhere.

Albert Einstein

If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur. - Red Adair

Over a period of ten years I’ve worked for a variety of Fortune 1000 Individuals.  I’ve written creative, educational and technical copy.  I’ve written seven books – several were in print and the others were distributed on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  Some of books were mystery novels, and others were non-fiction books.

Finally I began to develop Information Products – electronically deliverable, knowledge-based books on specific high-demand topics.  Information products are fantastic for the Internet because:

§  You can sell unlimited copies and the production costs remain zero.

§  The time-lapse from purchase to delivery is instantaneous.

§  Distribution can be immediate and in real-time.  Within a couple of weeks you can be in 52 countries.

§  If you choose, you can use affiliates to promote your product.

§  Your own area of background and expertise is your starting point in developing an Info Book – you know at least one area which can be of conceivably high demand to a large group of readers.

I’m sure you’ve experienced a handful of things in life that you have a real passion for.  That’s your calling – now you have to go into a Training Phase to monetize that talent.

Let’s look at some points:

§  Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – they’re your Point Men

§  Take Risks after you back-up your risks

§  Get the best resources available – my book

§  Go on a retreat to brainstorm your idea for your Info-Book

§  Write about your passion

My passion is writing and web development – we (my wife and I)