Kate McMillan Anchev

Any brand aspires to reflect back the expectations of their target audience. When what a person or company offers in in sync with what their audience expects, you get brand synergy. So what does that mean for authors?outboxonline.com/author-logos-a…

Something I like to do as I embark on a new year is re-examine what makes for great author website design. I’ve been doing this for 10+ years, and each year I am surprised by something new on the list. This year my list is content-focused: outboxonline.com/author-website… #authors

A website that you can't easily update isn't sustainable for your time or budget. Here are some things to think about when planning your author website to make sure it's working for you for the long haul: outboxonline.com/author-website… #authorwebsite #authorwebsitedesigner

As a website designer, one of the first things I do for many clients is make sure that they have a good web hosting solution, and move them to a new host if they don't. What am I looking for?: outboxonline.com/how-to-move-yo… #authors #websites

In addition to modernizing your author site, you want to make sure the content stays relevant as your career progresses. Even if you’re not releasing a new book, there are some things you should check on regularly to make sure they’re up to date: outboxonline.com/keeping-your-a… #Authors

The kind of connection you create with your existing/potential readers on your author website is the key to your success. Author Website Design for Memoirs: outboxonline.com/author-website… #storytelling #writing #memoir #authorwebsite #webdesign #authorwebsitedesigner

This book celebrates the vastness & variety of immigration tales in America, featuring 72 essays recounting families’ histories of their arrival & experience. I was honored to create the website for this important book: journeysanamericanstory.com #bookwebsite #authorwebsite #authors

For new authors there are many things to be done to grow an audience, and website design for unpublished authors can be a critical piece of the puzzle: outboxonline.com/author-website… #authorwebsite #authorwebsitedesigner #authors

By using themes from the book cover design, I created Christine O'Brien's author website using strong colors, a handwritten feature font & subtle texture to carry the book cover aesthetic throughout: christinescherickobrien.com #authorwebsitedesigner #authorwebsites #bookwebsites

If making a living as a writer is your goal, you certainly want to set yourself up for success! So how do you choose the right author website designer for you? Here are some things to consider: outboxonline.com/how-to-choose-… #authorwebsites #authorwebsitedesigner

There are 3 elements that author websites use that make all the difference. It may be surprising to you that none of these secrets have to do with how the site looks, how fancy it is, what its budget is, or what platform it uses: outboxonline.com/secrets-of-a-g… #authorwebsites

As someone just over the age of 40, my work on this project couldn't have been better timed! In creating the website & reading the book, I discovered that I am not alone in this weird mid-life malaise. There's light at the end of the tunnel!: happinesscurvebook.com (@jon_rauch)

Want to capture the kind of success you're looking for without a publisher in the wings? Having worked on many indie author websites, here are my top tips for how to create a website to help achieve indie publishing success: outboxonline.com/website-design… #authorwebsite #authorwebsites

As a #solopreneur, I often think about what to keep in mind when creating websites for other solopreneurs. Here are tips & examples to help you get the most our of your solopreneur website design: outboxonline.com/small-business… #solopreneurs #entrepreneur #webdesign #websitedesign

Creating Author Websites for Celebrities: Some things are the same regardless of who I'm working with on an author website & some things are different about creating author websites for celebrities that all authors can learn from: outboxonline.com/author-website… #authors #authorwebsites

"Successful indie authors see themselves as entrepreneurs who are running a business. And they are. Their product is their books. Successful authors are those that focus on their business and manage the ups and downs." writtenwordmedia.com/2018/01/08/pub… #authors #bookmarketing

What your author website should look like as an extension of your author brand needs to be informed by your book jacket(s). Here's How to Coordinate Your Book Website With Your Book Cover Design: outboxonline.com/how-to-coordin… #authorwebsite #authorwebsites #authors #authorsontheweb

Author Experts need a special kind of author website. Do you know what elements are most important to factor in? Read on for what distinguishes an author website for an expert in their field: outboxonline.com/author-website… #authorwebsites #webdesign #authors

The best author website design is different for every author. But even if each design should be tailored to its project, there are some things that should be kept in mind for ALL author websites. Read on... outboxonline.com/5-tips-for-the… #authors #authorwebsites #bookwebsites #webdesign

Way back in 2009 (what?!) I wrote a blog post on how authors can get book reviews for their projects. It's still a good & relevant list to look at, and there are more ideas in the comments: outboxonline.com/book-review-su… #authors #authorwebsites #bookwebsites #bookreviews