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Author website design specialists
Author website design specialists
I really appreciate people who are experts in their particular area. I love Jin’s laser sharp focus on author websites, and the examples he had on his website were very impressive and varied. Each website didn’t feel like a cookie-cutter approach, but instead reflected the author and their books.
Jin was really great to work with. The communication was clear and succinct, and the website he built was even better than what I was thinking.
I’m generally quite fussy when it comes to design, and remarkably when Jin presented the first mocks of the website I had very few changes. He really nailed the design and layout the first go, which is a testament to his experience and the thorough briefing process.
I see my book and author website as an eco-system feeding into each other and building my audience in multiple channels. I’ve had hundreds of readers of Cult Status so far coming to my website after reading the book to download a workbook and sign up to my fortnightly newsletter. It’s a really valuable way of ‘collecting’ readers that should make targeted marketing for the future books a bit easier.
Thanks Jin!
“I was looking for a cool, easy to navigate site that will be a starting place for anyone looking at our book from readers to media to book stores.
After searching online for someone to build the site, I was surprised to see that Jin And Co. specialises in creating websites for books. Since this is my first ever book, I wanted to work with someone that understands the special needs and requirements to launch and market a book.
I also liked Jin’s office was just 2km from my house. Saying all that everything happened through the peak of Victorian Covid19, and I found communication by email and zoom to be so easy. Jin is very attentive and very quick. I really liked the first design concept that was offered and we went with that. I’m really really proud of the final product: it’s cool, it’s fun, touches all the relevant points, and easy to navigate and understand.
I wanted the site to be different and innovative like our business, and Jin went along with all of my suggestions and ideas - nothing was too hard or overly complicated.
I like how even 3 months into the launch, we keep updating and adding to the site for the benefit of the user.
What would be my advice for other writers considering Jin’s services? Just do it! As we say in our book: great idea by midnight, execute by midday. Jin is fast!”
Jin has been serving our industry for a long, long time and really know the special needs of the book business.
The sites he creates aren’t just functional - they also have a brilliant sense of cohesion and design - and really communicated the values that we’ve tried to embody as an organisation. They’re also so robust and stable and easy-to-use.
When you’re time poor and under pressure - to work with someone and a team with such vision and intuition, who asks great questions and has such user-friendly, creative and elegant solutions - it’s amazing.
Cannot give a higher recommendation to Jin And Co - it’s a consensus shared by many of my peers. Most recently the landing page he designed for the ABIA Awards (which were moved online due to COVID-19), was a crucial part of us being able to execute it and bring a lot of joy to our community in such uncertain times. I can’t wait to see what he makes for us next.
Jin is a talented designer. His websites are unique, beautifully designed and very good value. Jin listened to everything I said about what I wanted in a website and more than delivered. He was pro-active, quick, and professional. I was thrilled with the work Jin did for me, and would recommend him to any author who wants a website that will be an asset to their branding and marketing efforts.
At the APA we have brands and organisations and initiatives that have complex requirements. We deal with all kinds of ‘audiences’ whether from Government, consumers, parents with children, educators, book industry professionals - and so we need a web presence that can appeal to all kinds of people.
Jin’s professionalism, transparency, patience, cool-headedness, ability to anticipate needs... to brilliantly execute, and to communicate without being very technical - has assisted me greatly in the management of complex projects (and the expectations of stakeholders).
The beautiful look and feel that comes from Our Books Create Australia website has been crucial in helping us launch the world’s first Parliamentary book club.
I can’t tell you how often I’ve been asked, ‘what’s the address of your website?’. I was fed up with muttering that I didn’t have one, but procrastinated on addressing the situation because I thought it would be complicated, time consuming and, above all, prohibitively expensive. I needn’t have worried – Jin made the process easy (even fun!) and delivered a site which looks gorgeous at an affordable price. He also made sure I had the skills to update it, so the site grows with me. I can’t recommend Jin highly enough.
“I’m that person who asks ALL the questions, and Jin has been incredibly patient and helpful. Not only does he have all the answers, he has also created a beautiful new website which I can update with information and events when I need to. There’s a reason his name is passed about between writers!
Although my site had some decent content and nice images, it was missing the crucial elements of good design. The information was scattered and I couldn’t work out how to unify the parts into a cohesive whole.
I was looking around at the sites of some author friends, hoping to find someone who could create beautiful designs without going overboard. I was impressed by the lovely streamlined aesthetic of Jin’s websites. The packages were also very affordable with the ability to combine different elements.
Jin is a pleasure to work with. He responds to queries very quickly and is always happy to answer questions in a clear manner. I was delighted with the site he produced for me. From just a few questions, he managed to elicit exactly what I wanted in a website and the finished design is stunning. It looks professional and polished, something I could never have achieved myself.
Although I consider myself quite tech-savvy, I’m not a designer and the website I was using before I contacted Jin wasn’t as professional as it could have been. Jin was able to create a site which contained all the information I needed to convey to readers without overcrowding it with unnecessary clutter.
I highly recommend authors get their website professionally designed. It’s so important for authors to be seen as professionals. When festival organisers and journalists search for information about my writing and services, I want them to feel they can trust me to present well and be organised and able to express what my books are about. A good website is a worthy investment, I actually wish I had invested a lot sooner.
I was really impressed by the way Jin took my few suggestions about the site and turned them into something beautiful. I had asked him to use a colour palette of jewel tones to match the cover of my latest novel and I also sent through some stock images which illustrated the important themes. He somehow knew exactly what I wanted even though I don’t think I had been particularly expressive. I think the final result is exquisite. I can’t wait for people to see it.
“I came to Jin & Co as a new author with a limited budget. I wanted a simple, attractive, accessible design with my book as the primary focus.
Jin listened to all of my ideas and didn’t laugh (at least not too loudly) at my ‘sketches’. I felt he understood what I was looking for, adding his industry knowledge and creative flair to make my vision a reality.
I’ve had very positive feedback about the website already. A writer friend of mine with a background in the computer gaming industry said:
‘Completely love it. What great design & layout ... Strong design is often about simple layout. Your’s has a clarity that one doesn’t often see. Great stuff.’
I appreciated Jin’s willingness to answer my many questions and patiently coach me through learning to edit the site so I can manage it myself with confidence.
When I needed to overhaul my blog into a professional author’s website, I struggled to get Blogger to set up the pages I wanted, in the way I wanted them. I knew of Jin & Co’s incredible work from other authors in the industry and his work on the #LoveOzYA website from my time on the committee. I knew Jin would be easy to work with and understanding about my specific needs. And while I considered doing this revamp myself to save money, in the end I knew that not only would I be paying for Jin’s outstanding service and product, but it was an investment in my own time. I could have spent forever tweaking settings and ended up with something only a fraction of the quality of what he has produced. A procrastination blackhole. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He sorted out every query and tangent thought I had along the way.
I set up my Wordpress site 10 years ago and I knew that it didn’t look great, because I am no Wordpress pro. I am about to publish a non-fiction book so I wanted to create a new website that would drive awareness and sales. With Jin, I was able to get a complete refresh for my not-so-slick blog and an amazing landing page for my book.
I searched online and didn’t find anyone else in Australia with Jin’s speciality of creating websites for authors. Most of what I saw was mass-marketed template stuff. By contrast, Jin offers unique websites and it was clear from his previous clients that he did a beautiful job.
Jin is prompt, efficient and pleasant to work with. I was impressed by him every step of the way. He sets everything out very clearly, both costs and timelines – he steered the project seamlessly. Jin turned everything around very quickly as I was about to have a baby and go offline for who knows how long. I just knew that everything was under control so it was one less thing to stress about!
I love my new website – it is beautiful and functional. And I know that it’s unique. I had long dreamed of things I wanted to add to my website (like the logos of publications I have written for) and Jin made it all possible.
Choose Jin and Co to create your new website – you will not be disappointed!
“The challenge for Jin with my website was that my published books don’t have a cohesive look or category. I needed a website that suited my Junior Fiction as much as my YA Fiction.
It became clear to me that Jin spends time researching each client when he sent me a small list of designs to consider. While they all appealed, one stood out to me as being just the right balance of colour, playfulness and simplicity. Jin knew that each of my books would look good against the background of the ‘Mila’ design.
From then on, Jin was able to organise the existing content from my old website and transform it into two very professional-looking websites.
emilygalebooks.com & theothersideofsummer.com
Not only that, but he did it incredibly quickly for me, knowing that I had a deadline of my own with a new book coming out.
Jin is highly professional, easy-going and conscientious and I’d recommend working with him if - like me - you have a vague idea of what you want but aren’t quite sure how to get there.”
“My old web site seriously needed an upgrade, but I’d put it off for years because the task seemed too daunting. I’m so glad I found Jin and Co., with its range of one-of-a-kind designs especially suited to authors. Once I’d found a design that suited my particular needs, I sent an enquiry. Several emails later (at no cost), I was confident enough to place my order. I really liked that Jin’s simple cost structure let me tailor a site within my budget. I knew my total costs from the start – there were no nasty surprises later on.
Jin was very easy to work with. He patiently answered all my questions, providing links to his web pages for further explanation when relevant. He kept in touch at each step in the project, and welcomed my feedback along the way. I am delighted with my new web site, and would recommend Jin and Co to any writer looking for a professional one-of-a-kind website of their own.”
“I really wanted a website that captured the tone of my work as well as one easy to navigate and user-friendly. When I discovered Jin and Co, it was love at first sight. Or should I say, Love at first Site? I immediately reached out, hoping to snag one of his completely unique designs and have him tailor it to my books and style. His friendly service, accessible prices, and high quality work completely surpassed my expectations! Now I have a website that looks highly cool and professional, and my books have the perfect framework to shine. The whole process was such a joy. It is truly a pleasure and a treat to work with Jin and I highly recommend!”
“Jin And Co was truly the best fit for my needs. I needed a professional, sophisticated yet fun website that was easy for users to navigate. Jin’s company hit the nail on the head. The styles they offer have flexibility and lots of options to grow as my author brand grows. Jin was exceptionally professional, explanatory and truly listened to my vision. Working with a firm on the other side of the world was not a problem at all due to Jin and his communication. I’ll never forget the day I saw the home page draft, I smiled so big! ”
“I just published my first children’s book and wanted to get a professional author website going right away. I spent some time researching web designers and came across Jin’s website. I really liked how each template was one of a kind. I actually had a hard time choosing my template since there were so many I liked! His designs are beautiful and they appeal to the audience of your books. I called Jin and left him message for a chat and he returned my call right away. Jin asked me a lot of questions to make sure he knew exactly what I was envisioning for my website. Jin explained the cost and timeline for the project so there were no surprises. Jin is very friendly and professional. He’s amazing at what he does and I highly recommend him. I live in the United States and there were no issues working with someone in another country. I would email Jin at night and by the time I woke up the next morning I had a response from him. I would look no further for a web designer, Jin is the absolute best!”
“Earlier this year I was completing my first manuscript, a young adult historical novel, and was also in the process of launching my own publishing LLC and I didn’t have a website. I wanted a custom designed site that didn’t look like every other site out there and I wanted to find a website designer that specialized in websites for authors.
I chose Jin because he specializes in website designs for writers and his company is not so large that they wouldn’t be available to respond if I needed their help. I watched his intro video on his website and he seemed professional yet still approachable. And he is. He responded right away to my request for more information. He also provided a quote in advance that was very reasonable and well within my budget. During the construction process he was quick to respond to any issues I had while figuring out what I wanted and provided helpful guidance along the way. The process was not stressful at all. If you are like me and don’t know anything about creating a website or what you need to do to maintain one then I would recommend Jin. He is easy to work with and offers a variety of services that are reasonably priced. I had some pretty unusual ideas about how I wanted my site to look and I sent Jin some suggestions for the art. He totally got my vision and he found some of my favorite graphics for the site.
I found zero issues in working with someone located in another country that started their work day at the same time that mine ended. I would send an email to Jin and the next morning I had an answer back from him. We never needed to speak or meet. There was a point at the end of the process when I wanted the site live and there were some issues that needed to be sorted out that I couldn’t resolve myself. I thought we may need to Skype for the first time to figure it out, but before that could even happen Jin resolved the issues as soon as they were back in their office Down Under and my site was ready to go live.
Jin’s best advice was for me to get my website completed before my book was published. I was originally planning on focusing on my book and then moving on to the website while I tried to get published. Now that I am looking for an agent they can go to my website if they want to learn more about me or my projects to see if they are interested in representing me.
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“I had long wanted a website, but I am not at all good with technology, and didn’t know how to go about it. When I discovered and read Jin’s website, I was confident that he would be able to help me. Jin answered my query promptly. I found him friendly and professional. He listened to what I wanted, answered my questions patiently and explained how things worked. I asked for a website that was attractive and uncluttered and that is what I got. Thanks to Jin’s suggestions, it has features I had not thought of. I would be happy to recommend Jin to other writers.”
“My first LoveOzYA novel was released in 2012, but despite knowing the importance of an author website, I had always felt intimidated by the prospect of setting one up - I didn’t have the skills to do this myself, and was unsure as to who to hire to create one for me.
It was such a relief for me to find Jin and Co, who specialises in creating websites for Australian and international authors. Jin has created sites for a large number of LoveOzYA authors in the last few years, and from viewing their sites, I felt confident that he would deliver an on-brand website that would be perfectly tailored to what I needed.
Jin is extremely professional, quick with responses and was excellent at explaining technical terms that I was unfamiliar with. He answered all of my queries in detail, ensuring that I stayed well informed throughout the process, and felt confident in using the Wordpress program to add my own content to the blog, pre and post live site. I am so pleased with both the appearance and the functionality of the site - and was very proud to share the site on my socials earlier this month.
Jin made everything easy for me. I sometimes struggle with technical things, but his guides to WordPress made adding blog content a breeze. I also love that Jin has a ‘Website Essentials’ option, which means that he maintains my domain name registration, looks after the security of my site and the hosting, and is available for support, meaning that I can feel confident that the site is looked after on all fronts moving forward.
Don’t hesitate! Jin is fantastic at what he does - he knows what is key when it comes to creating a site that is eye-catching, professional, and will help you grow your online presence, and personal brand.
It was so exciting to see how Jin’s designs reflected the look and feel of my three YA novels. The website he has created for me is so fresh and fun - I am so thankful I found Jin and Co!”
“Jin generously donated his time and expertise to create a website that would unite the OzYA community.
He immediately saw what we were after and provided an incredible amount of guidance to ensure that the website represented the community in both style and functionality.Jin volunteered his skills for this project, and was incredibly patient with the LoveOzYA volunteer committee as we brainstormed the content, and it is entirely thanks to him that the website is as good as it is.”
“When I emailed Jin I felt that he understood what it was I was going for and agreed that the design I chose would work for my website idea. I also appreciated that I was listened to and he did his best to do as I requested and I am very pleased with the outcome. When I saw the finished product I was quite pleased. I cannot wait to share it with others. I am glad I found his website and I’m glad he was as easy to work with as he was. This entire process of doing all this book promotion on my own has been a huge learning experience and Jin made this part of it easier for me. I am grateful for that.”
“I was in the midst of publishing my first book and needed a website to go with it. There was no way I was going to have time to figure it out myself in between working, writing and raising kids so I started looking at how to get it done by someone else! I found Jin whilst browsing the web and his websites looked really clean and appealing. I really liked that he was catering to writers. Jin is A1 efficient and very thorough with his responses, he follows up phone calls with carefully documented emails outlining the follow up steps. He was very helpful in setting up a simple, yet effective website according to what I needed for my style of writing and had it ready to go for launch day. Jin can develop a website to suit your needs and is great for people who have no idea about building websites that turn up on Google searches! It’s a bit of a buzz when you type your name into a search engine and up comes a website of your very own.”
“When I started searching for a website designer I felt daunted and a little lost. In the end it was a spin-the-bottle affair – but I got lucky.
Jin & Co responded calmly to my demands for a whole lot in return for very little ($). Jin somehow took my vague ideas and scattered thoughts and made them work. No question was too naive and no request too much trouble; the whole process was seamless.
The result is a website that’s simple, easy to use and maintain and, most importantly, it captures the essence of my style as writer. Jin has that rare quality in a designer – he listens.”
“After spending a full week messing with layouts, fussing with colour charts and trying to fit images where they weren’t allowed I felt exasperated. My website did not look how I wanted it to look and I really wanted to be writing instead. Through a chance conversation with the wonderful children’s illustrator Frane Lessac at my writing critique group, she suggested I checked out a website called Jin and Co. I did and instantly fell in love with one of his children’s author webpage designs and knew it was everything I was trying to create. I fired off an email instantly. Jin was quick to respond and very helpful in explaining everything his company does and how they could help me. Once the process begun I was surprised how easy it all came together. If I couldn’t do something myself Jin had a solution, if I wrote an email to him with a query one day he would always reply within 24 hours with an answer. He went the extra mile every time. I am thrilled with how my website has turned out and would highly recommend using them to other authors / illustrators. ”
“No need to tear your hair out – Jin makes the process smooth, easy and satisfying. He has a knack for demystifying the tech challenges, plus he goes the extra mile.
I was attracted to Jin’s work because he specialises in meeting the needs of authors and listens to your specific requirements. For a tight budget, the results are fabulous and the feedback from readers has been really positive. They like the clean design and the focus on what matters to them.”
“When I was first referred to Jin & Co. by a highly reputable Literary Agent, the publisher of my debut novel had just gone out of business. Horrid timing as I was just starting to get serious about diversifying and extending my writing life.
While still keen to continue progressing as an author, I felt the need to extend my connection with the broader creative community and also offer writing, editing and mentoring services. And, eventually, I hope to add a local literary journal. (Jin helped me work out the hows and whens of this element in a blink). So, what I needed was a space where everything came together and would evolve and grow with me.
Jin was amazingly patient while I fussed over my content and, at the same time, over my young family and other obligations. But, once he had the feel for what I wanted, he was fantastic at pulling it all together and tying it up with the pretty bow I immediately recognised as the pattern from the kimono i wore in my headshot. I was smitten!
Any little problem that arose was no problem for Jin & Co. Even when my book sold out, Jin immediately knew what to do. And advised me beautifully and respectfully. Jin also helped me make the right choice for me when it came to the blog/newsletter concept. And he factored any additions into the quote extremely reasonably.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jin & co. (And have!) to anyone wanting a professional website with a personal flare and without any of the technical or design worries.
Ps: Don’t hold back on a management plan. It feels much better, knowing the site is safe, secure and any issues will be resolved promptly.”
“Both Tara, my publicist, and I would like to sincerely thank Jin for his helpful advice and service in setting up a website for my books Diamonds and Dust, Stars over Shiralee, Love on Forrest Downs and Gathering of the Realm. We chose to work with Jin for his reputation and knowledge for working with other authors. We found Jin extremely considerate and in one short Skype conversation with us both, Jin grasped exactly what we wanted. I would suggest to other writers looking to setup a website to be open and honest with your dislikes and wants - for we found Jin to be very approachable and accommodating. Jin made something so foreign to me easy. ”
“I desperately needed a website for my work, but I had no idea how to go about it. A friend of mine in the YA community recommended Jin, and that recommendation totally saved my life. Jin is great to work with - super quick to respond and to adapt to your needs (for instance, I also do academic research, and even though that’s fairly unusual for author websites, Jin worked out a way to incorporate that into the site). On top of this, his websites are all stunning: I mean, look at mine. ;) I’d recommend him to any author - or anyone, really - looking for a unique, easy-to-use, and gorgeous-to-look-at site. ”
“Having no experience in this area I looked around online for a web designer. I figured a website designer that specialised in creating sites for authors, in particular for indie authors, had to be the go. I looked at several options, but what impressed and attracted me to Jin And Co. was the range of off-the-shelf websites he had on offer. Ultimately, with Jin’s appraisal of the scope of what I wanted, he has developed a customised site for Kit James - and it’s well worth the extra.
Jin is really good to work with. He’s quick and he gets to the nub, the essence, of whatever question or problem is thrown at him.
As a new author, never having had a website before now, Jin was most helpful in his understanding and clarification of not just technical things, but also in the sometimes arduous process of creating one’s author brand identity. As my genre is humour & entertainment and satire, with a focus on Show Business and pop culture, Jin took it all in his stride, and created something fabulous. If only he’d been taller! ”
“I undertook a lot of research in trying to find a suitable web site designer for my new author web site. As a first time author I needed a web developer who had a thorough understanding of the requirements of an author. Jin’s assistance in all areas of the design and construction of my web site has been fantastic.
I love the design he developed and his assistance with my numerous questions has been tremendous. I have very little IT skills and Jin has assisted me and delivered far beyond what I expected.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Jin and the team at Jin and Co for you web site design and construction. Their knowledge, attention to detail and design work is exceptional.”
“Jin’s excellent reputation amongst Australian authors is well established, so when I decided I wanted a professional website he was my first choice.”
“Jin’s excellent reputation amongst Australian authors is well established, so when I decided I wanted a professional website he was my first choice.
Jin helped me to explore and clarify my needs before embarking on the project. Given that I write books for children and Young Adults, I passed him a challenge to create a website that catered for both groups.
He came through with flying colours. I am delighted by his innovations and know that my readers will be too.”
“Recently I engaged Jin & Co. to redesign my existing website www.sandyfussell.com.
I had no idea mobile was such a significant access point. Based on Jin’s advice, I decided to include a mobile-update. I was rewarded with positive feedback from visitors accessing my site from their phones and iPads.
When Google announced they were restructuring their search algorithm to give preference to mobile friendly sites, I wasn’t worried.”
“The first thing I would like to say about Jin & Co. is that from the beginning I felt I was dealing with an organisation with high standards of professionalism.
The Pre-Production Questionnaire was fantastic as it highlighted to me what sort of site design appealed, what I needed it to achieve and who was my audience.
I was not in a particular hurry with having my site up and running, rather I felt I needed to take time and be certain I was making the right decisions with both design and the sort of information my site needed to contain.
Jin & Co. were patient and allowed me to take my time without pressure.
I would recommend Jin & Co. highly to anyone looking for efficiency, reliability and professionalism and I’ve had some wonderful compliments from friends, writers, illustrators and people across the publishing industry about my fresh and appealing, user-friendly and stylish-looking site. It’s exactly what I wanted.”
“As a writer of children’s fantasy, I knew I wanted something different in a website.
Jin’s previous work made me suspect that he could offer this, and his preproduction questionnaire clarified my thoughts. Once this was done, the whole process was remarkably simple from my point of view.
Jin came back to me with a clear budget (adjusted to my finances) and, within a very short time, a design that struck just the right note. He responded quickly to my suggestions for changes, made alternative suggestions when one or two of mine didn’t work, fixed any problems promptly and was a pleasure to deal with.
Plus I’m immensely happy with what he created.
So if you’re looking for a website designer with imagination and flair, someone who can step outside the usual run-of-the-mill designs and create a site that is at once beautiful, intriguing and clear, then I would highly recommend Jin Wang.”
Lian’s website was redesigned in November of 2018. Here’s her updated testimonial:
“This is the second website Jin Wang has designed for me, and once again he was brilliant to work with, responsive to my ideas and requests, and endlessly patient with my changes of mind. Plus I love the final design and the way the website is so easy to update. I recommend Jin unreservedly.”
From start to finish Jin was friendly and easy to work with. I used this company because of the impressive designs in their portfolio and I was not disappointed with my own website.
I was very impressed with the design. I did a survey with my readers and had brilliant feedback.
The company offered an excellent professional service and I would highly recommend.”
“If you are looking for someone to design your professional author website, then you can stop looking now! Jin & Co. are the goods!
Jin is one of those talented IT guys who also has the gift of creative genius. Through thoughtful questioning, Jin was able to help me discover my ‘online identity’. He was able to take my ideas and turn them into an online reality.
The process was simple, straightforward, professional and productive. Although I live in regional NSW, Jin was in regular contact via email, Skype and phone. This made me feel engaged and connected to the web design project. Even now that my site is live and I’m managing it myself, Jin’s support is only ever an email away.
Because the internet is part of our daily lives, it seems like most websites are kind of the same. But I know that my site is something different; it reflects me as a unique individual. Lots of people have commented that my site is quirky, different and most importantly – memorable.
And everyone keeps asking me – who did your website, it looks amazing? The answer is Jin & Co.”
“Creative professionals come in all sizes and Jin has managed to cater to this differentiation.
As an author/ illustrator, I had clear design ideas for the website and what I wanted it to look and feel like. I wasn’t sure if that would be compatible with a web designer who knows his trade so well.
Jin quickly picked up on the need for me to work in draft form and refine the end result. He was able to interpret my design and make it sing.
I appreciated the clarity of communication and ease in which he deals with his clients. His explanation and technical support is very reassuring.”
“When I decided that it was time for me to have my own author website, I chose Jin & Co primarily because I had seen other websites by Jin and I liked the way they looked: cool and classy.
I also especially liked the idea that Jin had experience in setting up author websites and so would be likely to know what was required.
I was looking for someone who would create for me a very simple, basic site that was still attractive and interesting. I am extremely happy with the result.
Jin was completely professional from the start. He took careful note of everything I asked for. He was always on hand to answer questions and explain things – and as I am a complete Luddite, there was quite a lot of explaining to do!
He was patient and quick to respond. If changes were asked for, he made them straight away, and did them correctly. He made sure I knew how the whole process worked, and when the site was ready he told me how I could make any necessary text changes to it myself – a very important consideration.
I am delighted with the simple elegance of my website, with its smoothness of operation, and the ease with which I can maintain it.
It looks just the way I wanted it to look, and it does just what I wanted it to do, and you can’t ask for much more than that!
I don’t think I’d have done anything differently, and I’m amazed that a process I’d expected to be complicated and difficult was made so easy and enjoyable.”
“Jin gets the job done, which is precisely what you want in a website designer.
He’s prompt, reliable, he listens carefully to what you want and then actions it.
Jin even gave me a tutorial over the phone which helped enormously as I was a complete beginner to Wordpress.
I now feel capable of uploading blog posts and graphics which is no easy feat for a Luddite like me! I’m happy to recommend Jin to anyone who needs a website built.”
“I first contacted Jin when I happened across a beautiful website that acknowledged him as the designer. I contacted Jin straight away and said ‘I want that website, though obviously, not that website but a gorgeous one of my own.’
The most excruciating part of the process was the most productive — this was the questionnaire that Jin had me fill in before the commencement of any work. It left me with a clear idea of who I thought my target audience was, my secondary audience, and what I wanted from my website.
The more information I could give Jin — the better the brief — the better the outcome was going to be. There were a few areas where I was a bit vague in my request and Jin was not only able to pin down exactly what I meant, but to offer suggestions about how these sections might work better.
Communication is the key to an outcome where both parties are happy. I am very happy with the result.”
“Finding Jin was a relief and a blessing.
There are few web site companies who look after authors. Jin fits the bill well, and was easy to deal with, and possesses expertise which I could never attain, even if I had the time.
He operates in a timely manner, with an open nature, answers questions promptly, and is open to suggestions on format and design.”
“I was aware of the importance of having a ‘presence’ online, even as a pre-published writer, so I quickly threw together a website. I wanted a site that really represented me and my writing and I found it difficult to create my vision on my own.
When I sold my first book I knew I wanted to ‘invest’ my advance into creating a website. I searched online for website designers who specialised in authors and also checked out the sites of other children’s book writers. Jin’s site really stood out to me—his designs are fresh and modern, exactly what I wanted for my own site.
Jin makes the whole process very straightforward. He doesn’t overwhelm with information, which I appreciated, and he guided me through everything step by step. Jin listened to my vision for the site and took all my thoughts on board.
There can be a temptation, with so much information available for free online, to try and create a site on your own. However, the hours of research and fiddling it takes is time taken away from creating. Working with Jin made the process simple and the end product was so much more than I could have achieved on my own.
I didn’t find the time difference between the U.S. and Australia to be a problem. Jin responds promptly to emails and has experience working with authors all over the world.
I would definitely recommend Jin’s services to other writers. I know for a fact that literary agents and publishers look at author’s websites when they are considering their work. Why not make the best impression you can with a memorable and professional website.
The only area that I found a bit confusing was at the beginning of the process with regards to choosing a package. It helped to know that additional elements can be added as needed e.g. I didn’t start off with a newsletter but decided to add that on at the end.
When I saw the final website design for the first time I was thrilled! Jin really went out of his way to include all the design elements I had hoped for. The design has given me a starting block for my marketing campaign and a focus for my online presence.”
“Jin did a great job making a new web-site for me. It looks bright, fresh, original and interesting.
Jin was not intimidated by the flood of information I sent him, and intuitively reflected my passions and interests in his design. He answered all my questions, no matter how foolish some of them must have sounded to him, in a patient and logical manner.
If I was to be critical of anything, I might suggest that sometimes his response times were a little slower than I would have liked, but perhaps my expectations were unreasonable.
I would strongly recommend Jin to any author wishing to develop a new web-site.”
My old website was a mess!
Not only was it outdated and hard to navigate, but it was also aesthetically unpleasing with text and images all over the place. I was long overdue for a new, clean, informative and enjoyable place for visitors.
Jin’s experience in working with authors and illustrators is the best there is.
I first met Jin when he helped me move my first website, created many years ago, to a self-managed entity. He mentioned then that it needed a revamp, but I kept putting it off and patching up my old one with sticky tape. Jin was aware of my body of work and the amount of content involved in creating a new website so we were both realistic what was required and the timeframe.
The efficiency and speed to communicate back and forth on a project are of utmost importance to me. Jin is easy to reach and able to explain and solve any query.
What’s it Jin like to work with? Practicality and Patience. No matter what ‘silly’ question, I throw Jin’s way, he explains it to me, step by step, with grace in layman’s terms. Jin is always there when I forget how to manoeuvre in WordPress.
My advice for other writers considering a new author website? Have an idea of all the possible demographics you hope will visit your site. It will help organise copy, photos, reviews, testimonials, and links.
I wanted a place for children, parents, teachers, librarians, art lovers, curiosity seekers and other creators to gain knowledge about my work. Easy to find where to download activities, watch videos about my process, and my presentations for schools, libraries and festivals.
What’s cool about creating a new Jin and Co website, is the satisfaction in seeing it go live, shiny and new, for all the world to explore.
“I am a children’s book writer and illustrator and I love the website Jin Wang has designed for me.
It reflects my personality and the nature of my writing, looks professional and is simple to navigate around. I’m not tech savvy but with Jin’s design I can make changes to the information on my website myself which I think is a real bonus.
Jin is a talented designer who is also courteous and highly professional.”
“I knew what I wanted for my new website but not how to handle it technically. It was a big undertaking with over 30 authors and their books being showcased but Jin & Co understood my needs from the start. Not only did Jin offer suggestions for bettering my website vision, his professional approach and knowledge of design and content was indispensable. I can highly recommend his services and will be working with Jin again in the future.”
“Jin and his team are highly creative, very professional and extremely passionate about what they do. In my case, they needed to be.
I came to them with a bunch of jumbled thoughts and ideas with no real clue as to whether they were feasible.
Ultimately, I believed Jin & Co. has a desire to be innovative in order to try and create something that is different, and perhaps, exceptional.
Jin bought into the vision and through patience and perseverance produced a website that far exceeded my expectations. He is a really good guy to boot!”
“Jin is creative, accessible, patient and easy to work with. But above all, he’s thorough, a skills I consider a premium in these days of the quick-turnaround mentality.”
“After realizing my website was somewhat static and not very user-friendly, I searching for someone with a combination of designer and marketing skills.
Fortunately, I found Jin & Co., and Jin happened to be online and available to chat.
I asked Jin a lot of questions. He answered them all. He even took a quick peek at my site and pinpointed the problems immediately. Because of his going the extra mile, I decided to seek his talents for the redesign.
Jin delivered a new Home page and an accompanying Landing page—both aimed at inviting visitor interaction. The site is now more responsive and more effective.
Jin is creative, accessible, patient and easy to work with. But above all, he’s thorough, a skills I consider a premium in these days of the quick-turnaround mentality. Looking forward to the next project.”
“I came to Jin & Co because Jin has a reputation in the Australian literary scene, as the premier web designer for author sites. And now that I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on a site of my own, I completely understand how he has come to be so well regarded by my peers.”
“I came to Jin & Co because Jin has a reputation in the Australian literary scene, as the premier web designer for author sites. And now that I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on a site of my own, I completely understand how he has come to be so well regarded by my peers.
As an emerging author, I needed a website that was about where I’ve been, where I’m going, and what I’ve achieved thus far. I wanted a clean, fresh website that could communicate all my various goings-on, but could also generate more work for me by being a place where I could collect my freelance writing achievements. Jin delivered with a beautifully efficient and fresh website that’s so easy to navigate, and that I can see will grow with me as a writer.
He was extremely patient, thorough and so easy to communicate with – he translated my rather haphazard wish-list into a coherent and easy to navigate site that looks deceptively simple, but has a lot going on ‘under the hood’, so to speak.
I really appreciate that as my career and role changes, my website changes with me - it’s completely adaptable and awesome.
To other authors or creative’s out there who need a website that really works for you and your unique profession – I can’t recommend Jin & Co highly enough.”
“I found a reference to Jin’s website on the Australian Society of Authors website and after two previous encounters with website developers who were less than satisfactory, I heaved a sigh of relief. I knew I was in good hands.
“I found a reference to Jin’s website on the Australian Society of Authors website and after two previous encounters with website developers who were less than satisfactory, I heaved a sigh of relief. I knew I was in good hands.
Jin’s commitment to create one of a kind author websites was soon proved as he went the extra distance to customize my website templates with some beautiful images I had chosen.
The result is vibrant and unique, and I am delighted with both the end result and the service and support I have received from Jin and his team.
Thanks, Jin. Looking forward to a great long term relationship moving forward.”
“The very talented Jin Wang has done a fabulous job helping me design the look of the site, as well as figuring out the best way to incorporate my rather varied array of professional endeavours.
He was so accommodating when it came to my needs and requests, and was incredibly easy to work with every step of the way.
I’m already getting so much positive feedback on the site and how easy to navigate, clean and professional looking it is.
I would highly recommend Jin to anyone looking for help to design their professional website.”
“I was looking for a website for my new small business without having a lot of money to spend, and had almost given up hope until I found Jin & Co.
I gave Jin the sketchiest of briefs … “something based on the colours and patterns in the logo, something non-fussy, clean and sharp that would appeal to small to medium enterprises and not for profits”.
Jin exceeded my expectations, producing a design that reflects and reinforces the website text, staying in touch throughout the design process, and meeting a tight timeline for building and launching the site.
Seriously impressive work, Jin!”
“Working with Jin on developing a website that represented both the thematic feel of my story, as well as my voice as an emerging author, couldn’t have been smoother. Each step of the process was clearly articulated, with lots of helpful advice. Jin has a great visual eye for design, with a sensitivity for an author’s needs in communicating their story. I highly recommend his work!”
Jenevieve’s website was redesigned in December of 2018. Here’s her updated testimonial:
“I needed an update on my website that could encapsulate all the different facets of my professional identity. Having worked with Jin before, I knew I could count on him for reliable and effective advice. Jin was able to get at the heart of what I wanted to visually express, and was always open and responsive to feedback. He really understands how to work with writers (including their budgets!), and is able to deliver something unique and personal each time.”
“After being accepted for a contract with Magabala Books for our story Black Cockatoo (2018) Carl and I decided we needed to begin to build our fan base starting with a website and blog. I found Jin and Co after stumbling upon him as the creator of fellow Australian author, Clare Atkins website and then investigating his other work and seeing his advertisement on the Pass It On email magazine. We needed a unique website that we could edit and customise as our book base grew. Jin worked closely with us (and spent the time to read through my long list of ideas and diagrams!!) to build a website that we love. He has been with us every step of the way to make sure www.hakeahustler.com.au is running smoothly now it is up and live, and I have enjoyed playing with the customisable elements to make the site our own as we begin to grow!”
“When I sold my first book in 2009, I hired a web company to design my site. Seven books later, I knew I needed to make a change. The company had a certain layout that they applied to every author and I wanted something different. I needed something different because I was writing for a variety of age groups and cookie cutter wasn’t going to work. I began researching online and Jin’s unique designs stood out immediately. I’m so glad I made the decision to go with him. He created a site with personality that also met all my practical needs. And even though the site is now live, he’s quick to respond to all of my questions. Any issues I’ve had have been resolved quickly. I can tell you from experience that it doesn’t always work that way.
If you’re in need of a new site, I highly recommend Jin. ”
The prospect of having a web site made me nervous – for all sorts of reasons, but principally because of my technological ineptitude. I was relieved to find that Jin didn’t expect me to have a high level of understanding about what might be involved, and delighted that he was so patient. He explained things clearly and never minded explaining them more than once. He went to considerable trouble to help me to develop my own pretty hazy ideas about what I wanted from the web page, translated these hazy ideas into existence, and was always ready to change things I wasn’t happy with. He showed lots of initiative in his suggestions for the site, and in his liaison with my publisher, Text Publishing, but never pressured me to agree with anything I was uncertain about. At the end of our first discussion, and based on that discussion, Jin outlined a schedule and a budget, and kept scrupulously to both. He was meticulous about recording our consultations and following up on decisions we took. The result was a site I am completely happy with and feel comfortable owning.
Above all, because he specialises in authorial web pages, and has so much experience in creating them, Jin intimately understands writers’ needs and priorities. I recommend him unreservedly.
As a new author, I knew I needed to have an online presence. I wanted something beautiful, simple and professional- something I wasn’t going to achieve on my own!
I liked the look of Jin and Co websites and loved that he specialised in promoting authors. Jin has worked with a great list of well-known authors, a few of those I had met and trusted their judgement in choosing his company.
The process was very simple, all I had to do was provide the information and he put it all together. Any changes I requested he did quickly and answered my (perhaps silly) questions thoroughly. I particularly like that Jin can add to my website as needed.
I had run a website for a number of years using templates from a web host. My website looked homemade at best. I wasted untold hours trying to fix it.
When I decided to branch out and go indie I decided that time was one thing I didn’t have, so outsourcing my website was a major priority. I looked at a few overseas website designers and then decided to find an Australian website designer. I was thrilled to find a Melbourne based website designer who specialized in author websites. I loved the look of Jin’s templates so I got in touch.
Jin has been great to work with, he has listened to what I wanted and delivered a website that makes me smile every time I log on. My website is clean, beautiful and works.
Getting a professional to build my website was one of the best decisions I have made in my indie journey. I can concentrate on my writing knowing that I have a great looking website which displays all my books to their very best. I would highly recommend any author serious about their writing to invest a little in a website which not only brings them joy but brings readers and gives them a seamless way to purchase your books.
I dare say my requirements in creating a customized website are more exacting than those of other writers. I chose Jin after an extensive search, including Skype calls with various designers around the world. I was looking for above-average quality but without resorting to the most expensive designers out there, and I am glad I went with Jin.
>In addition to creating a mailing list sign-up page with a book giveaway, I needed:
In other words, a big and complicated job which Jin, having ascertained the aesthetics I was going for, executed beautifully while creating a simple and easy experience for the site user.
After his initial build, I had the information I needed to direct the completion, after which we continued to work together on a number of tweaks. I was really impressed by Jin’s knowhow throughout and was delighted when he came up with the idea of adding reviews to one side of my Book pages.
Throughout this process, I went by what I was seeing on my computer, but I later realized that the results look gorgeous on a smartphone too! Meanwhile, Jin’s training session made updating the various pages myself a painless operation, and I’ve been able to continue adding material since then with relative ease.
So I would say to another writer looking to create your web presence that you don’t want to cut corners, and I found in Jin someone who was steadfast and thorough throughout. You can also help him to help you by being well organized in the materials you send him. To conclude, highly recommended.
I found Jin through a recommendation in an online forum, as I needed a simple but effective author page. From first contact he was helpful and explained things in non-tech language. Throughout the project he was responsive and had a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude. I am delighted with the final result, but equally delighted with the ease with which it all happened. Even after it was done, when I had trouble transferring an email address across to the new hosting just as I was leaving for overseas, Jin went way beyond my expectations in sorting the issue. A delight to deal with in every way. As a business owner for nearly 20 years, I have dealt with at least five web people and Jin is the only one who has delivered on time, on budget and without drama. I am a complete fan!
“From the beginning, Jin was informative and supportive, giving me absolute confidence that I’d made the right decision in entrusting my website build to Jin & Co. The end result was excellent.”
As a new author, I was looking for a web developer who could build a site within my budget and in a timely fashion. Jin was recommended to me because he has one-of-a-kind designs for authors and he has a very straightforward process. He was a pleasure to work with because he understood almost intuitively what I needed. He adapted a design to suit my needs for a site that would eventually handle multiple books in a series. Communication is a strong suit of Jin’s and it made the whole process flow. He also took the raw content and illustrations that I sent him and used them very cleverly. Just yesterday, an artist friend said that she loved the site because it was pleasant, not gimmicky and really represented me well. I couldn’t ask for more than that.
“As a first time author and self-publisher, I knew I needed a website. The problem was, how best to build one? The numerous “do-it-yourself” on-line offerings did not provide the simple, professional and personalized website look and feel that I wanted. I felt at a loss. Then, by sheer good fortune, a publishing consultant recommended Jin & Co, and my problem was solved.”
As a first time author and self-publisher, I knew I needed a website. The problem was, how best to build one? The numerous “do-it-yourself” on-line offerings did not provide the simple, professional and personalized website look and feel that I wanted. I felt at a loss. Then, by sheer good fortune, a publishing consultant recommended Jin & Co, and my problem was solved.
Jin is a professional. We communicated clearly and precisely by phone and email and quickly zeroed in on website concepts that met my requirements. Jin was very responsive to my design preferences and his follow-up service was superb.
As the website came to life, one thing seemed to lead to another, especially in terms of book sale options, yet Jin stayed a step ahead of the process and offered and effected solutions.
I highly recommend Jin & Co to any author seeking a new or revised website for their work. Jin will assess your needs, ideas, thoughts and preferences. You’ll be delighted by the end product.
“Despite the considerable time difference between Australia and the United States, I didn’t experience any difficulty in communication. If anything, the time zone difference worked to my advantage – I was able to review changes at the end of day, send them off to Jin, and have alterations turned around later in the evening.”
“I’m a new author about to come out with my first book. I was looking for a good designer who could put together an eye-catching author page at a reasonable cost. After talking to a few different services, I decided to go with Jin.
He was very responsive, had a great set of templates to choose from, and for our first meeting had already taken the initiative to put together a demo about what my site could look like. Needless to say, I was very impressed by his responsiveness and accessibility, not to mention his designs!
Despite the considerable time difference between Australia and the United States, I didn’t experience any difficulty in communication. If anything, the time zone difference worked to my advantage – I was able to review changes at the end of day, send them off to Jin, and have alterations turned around later in the evening.
I’d highly recommend going with Jin. So far, I’ve had a great experience and I think the website looks far better than what I expected.”
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