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(even if you barely know a domain from a donut!)
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to your polished, professional author website.
You’ve poured your heart into your books. Don’t let tech confusion sabotage your success. This checklist was made for authors like you who want a beautiful, professional website… that actually works - and looks amazing doing it. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final polish on your site, this step-by-step guide gives you clarity, confidence, and a sigh of: "Finally, I have a roadmap!
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WONDERING IF YOU NEED THIS CHECKLIST?
Here's how it will help...
It's not just a website,
it’s your author brand.
Your website is your 24/7 publicist. This checklist ensures yours looks like you're serious about your career, even before you hit the bestseller list.
Save time
(and headaches)
No more tech rabbit holes or wondering “did I miss something?” This checklist offers clarity, start-to-finish, so you can launch with confidence.
Designed for authors,
not web masters.
You won't find any confusing geek-speak here. Every step is tailored to authors who want a polished, strategic site, without the stress or fuss.
The magic of a checklist isn’t in the boxes - it’s in the confidence to move forward. And that confidence ripples into everything that follows, especially when it comes to sharing your work with the world.
WHEN YOU USE THIS CHECKLIST,
you'll know important things like:
✅ The critical steps to complete so readers don’t run into dead ends (and you don’t miss out on sales or signups!)
✅ The one thing to check before hitting publish, because most readers visit from mobile
✅ The recipe for a homepage that works, without sounding pushy or “salesy”
✅ Simple visual tweaks that make your DIY site look professionally designed
✅ Exactly where to place your bio and photo so you're not just seen, you’re remembered
✅ …and so much more!
IF WE HAVEN'T YET MET...
Hi, I'm Maria Saracen!
Welcome to the place where branding magic happens every single day.
With over 20 years of experience as a copywriter, graphic designer, online marketer, and Emmy Award-winning TV producer, I’ve honed the kind of skills only time (and wild creative rides) can teach.
As a recently self-published author with a Top New Release on Amazon, I now help other indie authors create platforms that don’t just look good, but help them get seen, remembered, and taken seriously.
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