Author Website DesignYour Author Website Design Should Match Your Reputation
Golden Launch Creative builds strategic author websites for literary creatives who have outgrown a template and need a digital presence that carries the weight of their work.
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Trusted by bestselling authors, cultural workers, and literary voices nationwide.
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Jason Reynolds
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Yaba Blay
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Jenisha Watts
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Karyn Parsons
Author Website Design Your Readers Will Remember
Most author websites do one of two things: they list your books, or they look like everyone else's. Neither one builds the kind of trust that turns a casual reader into a loyal fan, a speaking inquiry into a booking, or a publisher contact into a partnership.
Your website should be the most strategic tool in your career. A platform that works as hard as you do.
Jason Reynolds- New York Times bestselling author. | "I wanted something functional and fresh but once my site was completed, I realized that they'd actually created what would become a springboard for my business, which grew exponentially thereafter."
yaba blay-Scholar, cultural worker, and author | "I came to Golden Launch with a vision for my site, and they elevated it beyond anything I imagined. Every detail felt intentional and reflected care and creativity."
Karyn Parsons- Actor, author, and founder of Sweet Blackberry | "It looks incredible! Thanks again for, yet again, creating a beautiful and easy to understand and navigate website."
How We Work
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Discovery & Strategy
We start by understanding your goals, audience, and vision through collaborative sessions. You'll complete a detailed strategy questionnaire, and we'll schedule a kickoff call to align on project scope, timeline, and success metrics.
What you'll need: Branding, analytics data, user feedback, and stakeholder availability for interviews.
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Design & Development
Our team creates custom designs tailored to your brand, with 2-3 review sessions for feedback and refinements. You'll have access to a staging site to see real-time progress.
What you'll need: Content (copy, images, videos), timely feedback, and availability for review sessions.
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Testing & Refinement
Before launch, we thoroughly test your site across devices and browsers. We check functionality, load times, SEO settings, and user flows to ensure everything works perfectly. Any final adjustments are made during this phase.
What you'll need: Final content approvals and sign-off on any last-minute requests.
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Launch & Support
We ensure a smooth launch, provide training, and offer ongoing support so you can confidently manage your site. You'll receive documentation, tutorial videos, and 30 days of post-launch support for any questions or adjustments.
What you'll need: Domain access, hosting credentials, and time for training sessions.
01Strategic Landing Page
One page. One goal. Built to convert. For founders and creatives ready to launch an offer, campaign, or new service — without building a full website from scratch.
Starting at $5500
02Strategic Website Design
Custom website design with strategic discovery, UX optimization, and conversion-focused architecture.
For established brands ready to elevate.
Starting at $12,000
03Brand + Web Experience
Complete visual identity (logo, colors, typography, brand guidelines) + strategic website design. For businesses doing a full rebrand or launching new.
Starting at $20,000
The FAQ’s
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Author websites at Golden Launch Creative start at $5,500 for a Strategic Landing Page — ideal for a book launch or specific campaign. A full Strategic Website Design starts at $12,000 and includes complete custom design, strategy, and development. For authors who also need a full visual identity, our Brand + Web Experience starts at $20,000.
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Strategic Landing Pages typically take 4 to 6 weeks. Full website projects run 10 to 14 weeks from kickoff to launch. Timeline depends on how quickly content is provided and how smoothly feedback rounds move.
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Yes. You bring the copy, images, and any existing brand assets. We bring the strategy, design, and development. If your copy needs work, we can point you toward copywriters we trust. Strong content is one of the biggest factors in how well an author website performs.
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We build on Squarespace. It gives authors a platform that is powerful, visually flexible, and easy to manage without a developer. You will be able to update your books, events, and blog yourself after launch.
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Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support for minor adjustments and questions. We also provide training videos so you can confidently manage your site on your own.
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Yes. We are based in Atlanta and serve authors and literary creatives nationwide. All projects are conducted remotely.
let's chatYour platform should be as intentional as your work.
A limited number of projects are available each quarter. If you are ready to build a website that reflects where your career is headed, let's talk.
Golden Launch Creative is an Atlanta-based web design studio specializing in author websites and literary brand platforms. We build custom Squarespace websites for authors, editors, cultural workers, and literary creatives nationwide.
Our author website services include Strategic Landing Pages starting at $5,500, Strategic Website Design starting at $12,000, and Brand + Web Experience starting at $20,000.
Every author website we build starts with strategy — customer journey mapping, conversion goals, and a design built around how your audience actually engages with your work.