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How HostingAuthors helps indie authors reach more readers

how HostingAuthors helps indie authors create a professional online home for every book, combining purpose-built templates, SEO optimization, and built-in mailing lists so you can focus on writing.

Join over 6,200 self-published authors who publish faster: average site setup under 20 minutes, 4.8/5 satisfaction, and measurable increases in newsletter sign-ups and book sales.

Start with a free tier and upgrade as you grow — paid plans ($9–$29/mo) unlock custom domains, multiple books, blogs, podcasts, bookstores, and priority support.

How It Works

1

Sign up and pick a template

Create an account in seconds and choose a clean, book-focused template tailored for fiction, nonfiction, or series.

2

Add book pages and assets

Upload cover images, blurbs, buy links, and sample chapters; each book gets its own landing page and shareable links.

3

Connect domain, mailing list, and storefronts

Point a custom domain or use a HostingAuthors subdomain, connect Mailchimp or built-in mailing tools, and link retailers.

4

Publish and promote

Launch your site, enable SEO settings, publish blog or podcast episodes, and track visits and conversions with analytics.

Website features indie authors need

Ready-made book templates

Book-focused, mobile-responsive templates that highlight cover art, blurbs, reviews, and buy buttons for higher conversions.

Multiple books and series support

Organize an author hub with individual pages for each title and series-level navigation to guide readers through your catalog.

Built-in mailing lists and lead magnets

Capture emails with customizable signup forms, automated welcome emails, and downloadable samples to grow your audience.

Blog, podcast, and bookstore integrations

Publish posts and episodes or embed store widgets to centralize content, boost discoverability, and increase direct sales.

Custom domains and SEO tools

Connect your domain, edit meta tags, and use clean URLs so search engines and readers can find you more easily.

Launch a professional author website fast with HostingAuthors

No coding required—drag-and-drop content blocks and book-specific fields make it easy to create attractive, conversion-focused pages.

Ideal for indie authors who want a single place to promote books, collect emails, host extras, and drive sales without juggling multiple tools.

What You Get on Paid Plans

  • Custom domains and SSL
  • More books and series per site
  • Blog and podcast hosting
  • Priority support plus site analytics

Frequently Asked Questions About how HostingAuthors helps indie authors

The free tier includes one book page, a HostingAuthors subdomain, basic templates, and email signup forms so you can launch quickly at no cost.

Free accounts include one book; paid plans ($9–$29/mo) increase the number of books and unlock series organization and additional pages.

Yes. Paid plans let you add a custom domain and SSL; you can connect external email providers or use HostingAuthors' built-in mailing tools.

Each page includes editable meta titles and descriptions, clean URLs, and structured layouts designed to help book pages rank in search results.

You can import content and set up redirects; our support team provides guidance for a smooth transfer. For hands-on help, upgrade for priority support.

Create a free account at https://www.hostingauthors.com/ and follow the onboarding steps—most authors publish their first book page in under 20 minutes.

Ready to see how HostingAuthors helps indie authors build sales-ready websites?

Launch a free book site or upgrade for custom domains and advanced tools—get started now at https://www.hostingauthors.com/.

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