Comments on: How to Maximize Your Author Website

By: Rachel Francis

Rachel Francis — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:03:42 +0000

Hello – My book Laid Bare re the NZ Sex Industry was released Nov 2008 – I created a website which has been a huge help in selling my book – I have been very lucky that due to the content my book has basically sold itself but it was accepted by the national library of NZ and Australia – I would appreciate hugely for your valued and respected feedback on my website as my sister and I created it due to the huge volume of questions I recieved in regards to my life.
John Kremer has been a huge help to me and his guidance is invaluable and I have found you through him.
Thankyou so much for your time

Regards Rachel Francis

By: Sam Caldwell

Sam Caldwell — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:49:22 +0000

We are reviewing our author websites now. Great timing for your blog posting. I suspect I tend to approach web surfing differently from most and always have to get second opinions from others from different age and experiential groups.

One thing I see more and more that almost always makes me immediately leave a site are the slide in / down popups that ask me to sign up or comment.

I am always reluctant to click on even the close option and usually just leave the site, I know my behavior must not be the norm or this practice would not be so common.

By: Mary Malone

Mary Malone — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:15:12 +0000

If you have a moment, would you also give me your ‘tuppence’ worth of advice please? I really enjoyed your posting.

thanking you,
Mary Malone

By: Phyllis Zimbler Miller

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:27:32 +0000

Alan –

Thanks for the comment and I took a quick look at your site.

Email me at pzmiller@millermosaicllc.com if you want me to give you my 2 cents worth.

I think you’re missing out on your best opportunity for striking this balance.

Phyllis

By: Ana V. Rios

Ana V. Rios — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:29:55 +0000

Great post and tips! It makes a great reference for when I finally write and publish my book (hopefully I will start to write it soon!) LOL

By: Jordan McCollum

Jordan McCollum — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:05:41 +0000

I totally agree! I just had a guest post yesterday on literary agent Nathan Bransford’s blog on what an aspiring author should have on his/her website.

A purchase link on a published author’s website is vital. (If the link is to Amazon, you can also sign up as an affiliate to make a few more cents of the sale!) I also like the idea of big, clear graphics to indicate the book’s status.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:55:59 +0000

Good post, Phyllis. I couldn’t agree more. Out of interest, have a look at my site and tell how “available” my books appear to you. I work hard to strike a balance between ease of interface and not smacking visitors over the head with the books! (Click on my name for my site).

By: Gina C. Browning

Gina C. Browning — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:20:56 +0000

Thanks for the VERY helpful info. I will be checking back often!
Cheers!
Gina Browning, author
http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html