A breathtaking, fully custom site
Elevate your brand with a fully custom, professionally designed website.
From $5997
βοΈ Get a site readers canβt wait to visit
βοΈ Showcase your backlist
βοΈ Free yourself from algorithms, ads, & vanity metrics
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"Last Word Designs has been a Godsend to my small business. They are fast, reliable, and immensely creative. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence in their service will keep me a client for years to come."
βAudrey Carlan, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
AS RECOMMENDED BY:
Jill Shalvis, NY Times Bestseller
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Rachel Van Dyken, #1 NY Times Bestseller
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Kate Meader, USA TODAY Bestseller
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Kelly Jamieson, USA TODAY Bestseller
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Claudia Connor, NY Times and USA TODAY Bestseller
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Taryn Quinn, USA TODAY Bestseller
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Jill Shalvis, NY Times Bestseller γ°οΈ Rachel Van Dyken, #1 NY Times Bestseller γ°οΈ Kate Meader, USA TODAY Bestseller γ°οΈ Kelly Jamieson, USA TODAY Bestseller γ°οΈ Claudia Connor, NY Times and USA TODAY Bestseller γ°οΈ Taryn Quinn, USA TODAY Bestseller γ°οΈ
Your new custom website in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Book your custom website design experience.
Step 2
Let us design and build a custom website thatβll showcase your catalog with a brand thatβs on pointe and in style.
Step 3
Sit back, relax, and enjoy being the envy of your peers, the idol of your fans, and the new darling toβ¦why, is that Hollywood on the caller ID?
Why does an author need a custom website, anyway?
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Go from hot mess to oh yes!
Maybe it's been an awhile since you got a new website. Or maybe your last designer was your teen nephew who was so excited to build your site you couldn't bear to tell him unicorns werenβt your style. Or maybe it's been a few years and your site hasn't been kept up and itβs looking a littleβ¦overgrown.
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Build a Strong Author Platform
A custom website gives you the ability to showcase your books, blog, and future projects in an elegant, professional way.
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Engage and Grow Your Audience
A professionally-designed custom website makes it easier for readers to find you and producers to work with you.
We can help.
Responsive, Mobile-Friendly
Your website will look stunning on all devicesβdesktops, tablets, and smartphonesβensuring your audience has a seamless browsing experience no matter where they are.
SEO Optimization
Your website will be optimized for search engines from the start, helping readers and new audiences find you more easily.
Custom Features and Functionality
Whether you need e-commerce capabilities for selling books, an event calendar for signings and launches, or integrations with mailing lists and social media, we build the tools you need.
Scalability and Flexibility
As your career evolves, your website can expand. Weβll build your site with growth in mind, so you can easily add new books, sections, or features without needing a complete overhaul.
One-of-a-Kind Design
Weβll design your site from scratch, based on your unique vision and brand identity. From fonts to layout to color schemes, every element will reflect your author voice.
What some of the dozens of satisfied authors are sayingβ¦
π Oh hey. Weβre here to answer any lingering questions!
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Our websites require a Squarespace business subscription in order to work correctly. You'll also want your own domain name, and (optionally) an email marketing platform.
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We build on Squarespace 7.1 or Showit, depending on your needs (blog, shop, etc). We can help you decide!
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Squarespace is legendary for its ease of use. If you can use a mouse and copy/paste, you've got this. You've written an entire BOOK. You can most definitely maintain this website. πͺ
But if you don't want to or are too busy to, we've got you covered.
Ready to elevate your online presence?
βοΈ Stand Out in a Crowded Market
βοΈ Engage and Grow Your Audience
βοΈ Build a Strong Author Platform
βοΈ Reflect Your Unique Voice
βοΈ Future-Proof Your Online Presence
βοΈ Create a Memorable First Impression
βοΈ Build a Loyal Reader Base
βοΈ Increase Visibility for Media and Press
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βI've had two websites with Last Word Designs for several years now, and I couldn't be happier with their services. The designs are beautiful, elegant, and user-friendly, Lauren and Anthony are both lovely people and experts in website design. I whole-heartedly recommend Last Word Designs for beautiful, high-end websites that will immediately elevate an author's brand.β
βNoelle Adams, NY Times Bestselling author
βοΈ Trusted since 2014
βοΈ Dozens of happy website clients
βοΈ Designed for authors, by authors