In a noisy internet, your website should feel like a clear desk. Our author website templates are focused, pre-designed foundations we tailor to your books and branding so the words breathe and the books lead.
They’re for writers who want a professional site, not a weekend of wrangling. The DIY marketplace promises speed, then piles on weight: a quilt of plugins, patterns that fight and hours coaxing blocks that won’t behave. Quick makeovers look busy and call it custom.
Ours are different. Each design is built on our own framework and shaped around what writers need: book pages with retailer links, a clean About, events if you run them, an easy mailing list, sensible SEO.
You choose a design you love. We set it up with your branding and images, then show you how to keep it tidy and current. Pricing is fixed and transparent.
Now, browse the collection. Notice the quiet clarity, the pace of the pages, the way your work takes centre stage.
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We add new designs to the collection every couple of weeks.
Author website template FAQs
What is an author website template?
A pre-designed site shaped around what writers need: book pages with retailer links, an About page, events or news, mailing list signup and sensible SEO. You choose a design, we tailor it to your branding and catalogue, then help you launch.
What’s included and what do I need to provide?
We set up the homepage and key pages, organise your books with buy links, connect your mailing list, apply basic SEO and add analytics and security. You provide covers, blurbs, author photos, bio, retailer links and your brand colours and fonts.
How long does it take to launch?
Most authors launch in 3 to 4 weeks once content is ready. Smaller catalogues can be faster.
Is this a theme I install myself?
No. These are exclusive designs we implement for you, using our in-house WordPress theme. It's not a marketplace themes. We handle the build and can host and support it for you.
Do you follow web accessibility guidelines?
Yes. We design and build with accessibility in mind from day one, aiming for WCAG 2.2 Level AA. In practice that means: Readable type and spacing, with sufficient colour contrast; Semantic HTML and clear heading structure; Keyboard navigation with visible focus states; Alt text for images; labelled forms and helpful error messages; Skip links, landmarks and sensible link text; Respecting reduced-motion preferences. If you have specific needs, we can audit and adjust. See the WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference.
Can I change or add features later?
Yes. You can add pages or upgrade features. We offer ongoing support so your site grows with your catalogue.
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How does it work?
We partner with you to bring your author brand to life. Read our full FAQ page.
Ready to launch with one of our author website templates? Send your books and branding and we’ll shortlist a fit.
When you select a design, it’s exclusively yours ~ no-one else will have one like it.
We tailor the design to suit your books and brand to meet your specific goals.
Going live is just the beginning. We work together to grow your brand online.
Trusted by top authors in Australia and around the world, a Jin & Co. author website template gives you a unique identity to promote both you and your books.
Why choose us? Because you need a partner who truly understands the specific needs of authors. Plus, we’re the only company offering pre-designed, one-of-a-kind author websites at an upfront fixed price.
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