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Author Quickstart Platforms

Get a ready-to-go website built specifically for writers and authors

Get your writer's platform up and running!

Even if building a website sounds like fun, getting your writer’s platform set-up can be an overwhelming drag. The kind you end up putting off for months or even years. That’s why I created the Author’s Quickstart packages

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Author Quickstart platforms help the web savvy writer hit the ground running with a ready-to-go WordPress website. Designed specifically for writers, it’s the fastest way to get all set up with your website and platform tools.

I’ll take care of all the technical details, set-up and basic design, and you take it from there. (I’ll still be here to help when you need it!)

Choose from 3 Quickstart Levels

Additional services such as campaign building, blog editing, and additional design or set up and SEO available on a per-project basis.

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1Basic Tech Set-up

If you like the idea of building a website and have experience with computers, but don’t like all the tedious set-up, this is your package. Includes: Domain registration, hosting set-up, WordPress installation, activation of a WordPress starter theme and core settings. Then you can roll up your sleeves and get going!

2Barebones Writer’s Platform

This package takes you further down the road towards a complete author website. It includes everything from the Tech set up package plus 5 websites pages with placeholder text (lorum ipsum.) I will also set up a free Mailchimp account for your email list, Google analytics so you can track visitors, and social sharing options.

3Deluxe Author Quickstart

You’ll get a live website ready to share with the world and launch your platform! All the set-up and a customizable multipurpose theme. Plus social media links, an email subscribe form, analytics tracking, and 2 more add-on features as needed. I will use your actual content to format 5 pages, your first blog post and a functioning contact form. I will create a simple placeholder banner and adjust basic design settings such as colors and fonts.

Optional Training

I build these websites using the WordPress platform and the theme Divi by Elegant Themes. If you are already familiar with WordPress, great! But if not I can create a customized walkthrough tutorial video of your website.

Basic Tech Set-up

Get all the tech set up out of the way and focus on designing your website!
$240
  • Domain registration
  • Hosting Set-up
  • Custom email address
  • WordPress installation
  • Activation of starter theme
  • Core settings
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Barebones Platform

Get a website all set for you to write your content and go live!
$650
  • All Tech Set-up plus:
  • 5 webpages formatted using with placeholder text
  • Mailchimp account creation
  • Google Analytics set-up
  • Social follow links
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Deluxe Package

Get a live website + extras ready to show the world!
$960
  • All Tech & Barebones plus:
  • Populate all pages with your content, designed and styled
  • Subscribe form connected to your email list
  • Social media sharing
  • 2 more add-ons as needed
  • Launch the website live
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Third-party expenses such as domain registration, hosting fees or optional assets are not included. Credit card required.

Looking for a more custom solution? Custom website design projects incorporate additional design time and two review meetings and a recorded website walkthrough is included. Fees are estimated in a range starting at $1600.

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