Web Design for Authors
Professional website builds and support to put a spotlight on you and your work
A strong online presence gives readers, fans, and clients a place to find you, learn about your work, and see what’s next. For authors and creatives, that often means a site that showcases books, events, and news while staying current as your career grows.
Our website services cover both the initial build and the ongoing care that follows. Every site is designed on Wix and optimized for mobile, so it looks polished on phones, tablets, and desktops alike. Once your site is live, we can handle content updates, new pages, book and event listings, and general maintenance, leaving you free to focus on your craft.
Since 2023, Stygian Media has been building its own digital presence alongside its books, magazines, and video productions. Design is overseen by founder Holly Rhiannon, whose background spans more than two decades in the arts, publishing, branding, and sales.
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Stygian Media is proudly AI-free. Every service we offer is completed by human professionals using human expertise, creativity, and editorial judgement.
What to Expect
✅ Dedicated project coordinator
✅ Consultation to understand your goals and audience
✅ Clear timelines and pricing before work begins
✅ Custom Wix design built by a real human
✅ Mobile-optimized layout for phones, tablets, and desktops
✅ Opportunity to review your site before launch
✅ Ongoing updates and maintenance after launch
✅ Direct communication throughout the project
Every project begins with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and timeline. Once we have a clear picture of what you need, we will provide a quote based on the size and complexity of the site.
From there, you will receive a design concept for your review, followed by a working draft of the site with opportunities for revisions before launch. After your site goes live, we can continue with regular updates and maintenance as your needs grow.
Our goal is to provide transparent communication, professional results, and a website you’re proud to share.
What You'll Need
For Website Design
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Your name or business name, plus a short bio or description
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Logo, branding assets, or colour preferences (if available)
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Photos, book covers, artwork, or other images to be included
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Written content for each page, or notes on what you’d like each page to say
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Examples of websites you like for inspiration (if available)
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Domain name, or your preferred name if you need to purchase one
For Ongoing Upkeep
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Access to your Wix account or permission to be added as a site collaborator
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New content as needed, such as book releases, event details, or news
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A list of any changes, fixes, or additions you’d like made
Website design rates are dependent on the number of pages and whether written content and images are needed or already prepared.
Select a Package
ESSENTIAL
$400 CAD
A clean, professional author website built on a solid foundation and ready to go live quickly.
Includes:
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Up to 4 pages (Home, About, Books, Contact)
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Mobile-optimized Wix design
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Full SEO metadata setup (page titles, descriptions, image alt text, social sharing previews)
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Google Search Console connection
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Newsletter signup and social media links
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Domain connection
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Launch walkthrough so you can make small edits yourself
What we’ll need from you: author bio, author photo, logo (if applicable), book covers, book descriptions, retailer links, and social media links.
Ideal for debut authors who need a professional online presence fast.
*Clients are responsible for purchasing their own Wix Light plan (or higher) and domain name. Business email and any paid apps are also billed separately by Wix or the provider.
CUSTOM
Starting at $1,200 CAD
A fully custom author website with room to grow, including an online shop.
Includes everything in Essential, plus:
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Up to 10 pages
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Custom design built around your brand and genre
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Individual pages for each book or series
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Blog setup
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Media and press page
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Events page
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Wix Stores setup for signed copies, merch, or digital products
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YouTube and video integration
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Speaking or booking links
Ideal for established authors and creators with multiple projects to showcase.
*Clients are responsible for purchasing their own Wix Core plan (or higher) and domain name. Business email and any paid apps are also billed separately by Wix or the provider. Additional pages are $75 CAD each.
STRATEGY
$350 CAD
A complete SEO plan for your existing website, so you know exactly what to write and where to put it.
Includes:
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Full SEO audit of your site
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Keyword research for your genre and audience
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Pillar page plan with supporting blog topics
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Six-month blog content calendar
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Page-by-page metadata recommendations
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Internal linking plan
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Written strategy report
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One-hour walkthrough call
You write the content, and we give you the roadmap.
Ideal for authors with an existing site who want readers to find them through search.
*Requires an existing Wix site. Any paid SEO or analytics apps recommended in your plan are billed separately by the provider.
ADD-ONS
ESSENTIAL CARE
$40 CAD per month
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Up to 1 hour of updates per month
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Monthly site check for broken links and display issues
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New book additions and bio updates
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Quarterly SEO tips
CUSTOM CARE
$100 CAD per month
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Up to 2 hours of updates per month
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Monthly site check for broken links and display issues
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New pages, book listings, and shop product updates
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Seasonal and launch refreshes
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Priority turnaround on urgent changes
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Quarterly SEO check-in
STRATEGY CARE
$75 CAD per month
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Monthly traffic and ranking report
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Page-by-page performance tracking
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Recommendations on which pages to edit, expand, or add
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Updated blog topic suggestions
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Keyword tracking and updates
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Quarterly 30-minute strategy call