Marketing & Promotion
Author Website Design
Your Digital Home for Readers, Media, and Opportunities
In today’s publishing world, every serious author needs a professional, engaging website not just to sell books, but to build a brand. First Row Books creates custom author websites that capture your personality, showcase your work, and convert visitors into loyal readers.
What’s Included:
- Custom Design & Branding – A site that reflects your unique voice, style, and genre.
- About the Author – Tell your story in a way that builds trust and connection.
- Media & Press Kit Section – Make it easy for journalists, bloggers, and event organizers to feature you.
- Book Summary and purchase link– Present a compelling overview of your book that hooks potential readers instantly. Have a direct link for readers to purchase your book.
- Book Reviews – Showcase praise from readers, media, and industry professionals to build credibility.
- Contact Section – A dedicated page or form so readers, event organizers, and media can easily reach you.
- Mobile-Optimized & Fast-Loading – Your site will look beautiful and work flawlessly on any device.
Why It Matters for Indie Authors
- Credibility – A polished website positions you as a professional author worth paying attention to.
- Central Hub – All your marketing efforts (press releases, social media, interviews) point back to one authoritative space.
- Discoverability – Built-in SEO best practices help readers find you online.
- Control Your Narrative – You decide how your books and brand are presented—no algorithms or platform rules limiting your reach.
PRWeb Press Release Distribution
Get Your Book in Front of the Media, Readers, and the World
First Row Books partners with PRWeb, one of the most trusted online press release distribution networks, to give indie authors professional-level exposure. A PRWeb press release is your chance
to announce your book launch, share your story, and gain attention from journalists, bloggers, and readers far beyond your existing audience.
- Professional Press Release Creation – We’ll craft a compelling, newsworthy release tailored to your book’s theme, genre, and unique appeal.
- PRWeb Distribution – Your release will be published on PRWeb’s high-authority platform and syndicated to hundreds of major news sites, industry portals, and search engines, including Google News and Yahoo! News.
- SEO Optimization – Strategic keywords help your book remain discoverable long after launch day.
- Multimedia Integration – Add your book cover, author photo, video trailer, and direct links to your sales page.
- Performance Tracking – Get a report on how many people viewed, clicked, and engaged with your press release.
Why It Matters for Authors:
- Professional Credibility – Media outlets and readers take notice when your book appears in an official news format.
- Expanded Reach – Your story can reach potential readers, journalists, and bloggers worldwide.
- Marketing Synergy – Perfect to pair with radio interviews, social media campaigns, or book tours for maximum impact.
Let First Row Books amplify your voice through a PRWeb press release that doesn’t just announce your book it tells the world why it matters.