HostingAuthors book website builder for indie authors

Launch professional book landing pages, custom domains, blogs, podcasts and mailing lists with easy templates and built-in ecommerce.

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Build a Book Website with HostingAuthors book website builder

HostingAuthors book website builder makes it simple for self-published and indie authors to create professional book landing sites with a free tier and paid plans that unlock custom domains, blogs, podcasts, bookstores, and mailing lists. Get started now at https://www.hostingauthors.com/.

Over 10,000 independent authors use HostingAuthors to showcase books, grow mailing lists, and sell direct. Most users set up a polished site in under 30 minutes without coding. Plans start free, with paid tiers at $9–$29 monthly for advanced features and more books.

Author review: Sarah Nguyen, author of The Long Run, says her HostingAuthors site increased preorders by 23% in the first month. Reliable hosting, clean templates, and integrated email tools mean authors can focus on writing, not technical setup.

How It Works

Create an account

Choose a book template

Select from author-focused templates designed for book launches, backlist catalogs, and series pages — all mobile-responsive and editable.

Customize content and connect tools

Add book details, cover images, buy links, blog posts, podcast episodes, and connect a custom domain or mailing list with built-in forms.

Publish and promote

Launch your site, enable the storefront or bookstore, integrate newsletters and analytics, then promote to readers and retailers.

Key Features of HostingAuthors book website builder

Book landing pages

Create individual pages for each book with cover galleries, blurbs, reviews, buy buttons, and preorder support.

Custom domains and SEO

Map your domain, optimize meta tags and social previews, and get fast hosting tuned for search and share performance.

Blog and podcast hosting

Host author blogs and podcast episodes alongside your books to build audience engagement and improve discoverability.

Built-in bookstore

Sell ebooks and print copies directly or link to external retailers; manage prices, coupon codes, and delivery from one dashboard.

Mailing lists and reader magnets

Capture emails with sign-up forms, send newsletters, and automate reader sequences to grow preorders and repeat buyers.

Flexible pricing tiers

Start free or upgrade to plans ($9, $19, $29/mo) to unlock more books, custom domains, expanded store features, and priority support.

Everything You Need to Publish, Sell, and Promote Your Books

HostingAuthors bundles the tools indie authors need: landing pages, blogs, podcast hosting, direct sales, and email marketing in one simple dashboard. No plugins or technical maintenance required.

Choose a plan that fits your catalog and growth stage — the free plan is perfect for a single title, while paid tiers scale to multiple books, stores, and advanced promotions.

Quick Plan Comparison

Free: Launch one book site, basic templates, and mailing list signup.
Indie $9/mo: Up to 3 books, custom domain support, and basic bookstore.
Pro $19/mo: Unlimited books, blog & podcast hosting, expanded store features.
Publisher $29/mo: Priority support, advanced marketing tools, and multi-author/team options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The free tier lets you create a single professional book landing page with templates, basic hosting, and mailing list sign-up forms. You can upgrade anytime to add books, a custom domain, or store features.

Yes. Custom domain mapping is available on all paid tiers so you can use your author domain for brand consistency and SEO benefits.

You can sell directly using the built-in bookstore or add buy links to retailers. Paid plans unlock advanced store features like coupon codes, direct ebook delivery, and inventory management.

Absolutely. HostingAuthors supports blog posts and podcast episodes so you can centralize all author content in one place and boost discoverability.

Most authors launch a basic site in under 30 minutes using ready-made templates. Full customization and adding multiple books may take longer depending on content volume.