tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post8825922043221100836..comments2024-03-28T05:13:12.886-04:00Comments on QueryTracker Blog: Building Your Book/Author WebsitePatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17771807777617244491noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-80218027105197387382010-06-27T17:00:24.696-04:002010-06-27T17:00:24.696-04:00This post has been really helpful. I did dabble us...This post has been really helpful. I did dabble using Dreamweaver once and it works well with static sites that don't need updating too much. I wouldn't know how to create a blog with Dreamweaver. I have a blog now but thinking what to do about the website. If I should create it myself or use a template, the existing one or a new one because the one I'm using now is a writer's theme. I think I may have to keep it until I have something published. Then instead of overhauling the blog and the few static pages I may consider having a totally different website for the book where I can go crazy matching themes to the book.<br /><br />Thanks for the post Carolyn.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826934900696442186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-12466841510095876522010-06-24T21:58:33.403-04:002010-06-24T21:58:33.403-04:00Good stuff! I struggle with finding templates that...Good stuff! I struggle with finding templates that work with my theme and the colors I want to keep on my blog. I think later I will link a professional website to my personal author blog. For now as I climb the publishing ladder I'll stick to more interaction and tweak and tailor my personal blog until I have a book out there. This is useful though. <br /><br />Genevieve: It would be awesome if Querytracker did post a list of web techs who worked with authors to create tailored sites! <br /><br />www.a-pen-in-neverland.blogspot.comA Pen In Neverland: Angela Peña Dahlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979468109234357616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-90274843627858694972010-06-24T09:16:30.366-04:002010-06-24T09:16:30.366-04:00Great post, Carolyn!
I was lucky. I found a grea...Great post, Carolyn! <br /><br />I was lucky. I found a great Blogger template that worked extremely well as my brand. I couldn't be happier. I've used a similar picture (that I took on vacation) for my avatar for various writing forums.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-59687678792879638892010-06-24T01:24:25.946-04:002010-06-24T01:24:25.946-04:00LOVELY post! And just when I needed it. I'll s...LOVELY post! And just when I needed it. I'll soon be creating another author webpage for a pen name I'll be using.Suzette Saxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401538008029407734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-38024326194024745672010-06-23T04:50:29.221-04:002010-06-23T04:50:29.221-04:00Genevieve,
All you need to do to link the two is p...Genevieve,<br />All you need to do to link the two is put a prominent (i.e. highly visible) static link on your website and blog. (link the blog to the site, and the site to the blog)<br />I would also suggest to design the blog with the same colors you use on your webpages, so it's not so jarring for the visitor, and they know it's still the same author.<br />In fact, if you're able to, try to have a graphical button you can use to link back and forth, and offer the code of it as a "link to me", to make it easy (and visual) for people to link back to you.Silkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386721560600347930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-67948274815530645862010-06-23T00:44:44.695-04:002010-06-23T00:44:44.695-04:00Genevieve -- I just always create a link to my blo...Genevieve -- I just always create a link to my blog from my website. With my Writer's Guide to Psychology site, the blog is more for News than an actual blog. I wanted the blog engine, b/c it's super easy to update that way, but I didn't want the expectation that I'd be posting as regularly as I do here on the Querytracker Blog. So I tailored the News (blog) section to look like just another page of the website. <br /><br />Again, I'm lucky to have the knowledge on how to do that kind of thing, but it's really not that hard. <br /><br />Here's the site: http://writersguidetopsychology.com/<br /><br />If you click NEWS, you can see the News (blog); if you click any of the other links, you come back out to the regular site.Carolyn Kaufman | @CMKaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715666518147779502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-56025238238037744142010-06-22T17:57:24.946-04:002010-06-22T17:57:24.946-04:00I have a blog, and just recently I started up a we...I have a blog, and just recently I started up a website (on weebly.com), but cannot figure out how to connect the two. I know it's pretty amateur, but didn't have the cash or the know-how to make it any better.<br /><br />I wonder if QueryTracker.net might want to organize some kind of list of web designers for writers? I'd love to know who does what!Genevieve Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138099256899984001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-86126958146118984192010-06-22T13:51:46.147-04:002010-06-22T13:51:46.147-04:00You hit it spot on! Right now, I have a daily upda...You hit it spot on! Right now, I have a daily updated blog. I hadn't thought much about the psychology of colors, but I should have. Thank you for mentioning it. And you're spot on about branding. I'm still figuring that out in my mind, because I don't want to be stuck with something I don't like. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-24605589037208977872010-06-22T12:37:21.331-04:002010-06-22T12:37:21.331-04:00I've found Godaddy's Website Tonight to be...I've found Godaddy's Website Tonight to be very easy to use with professional looking results. They have a template and you can get an impressive author website up very fast. If you'd like to see a sample, you can look at mine: http://www.andrewekaufman.comANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-3097750729911434852010-06-22T12:32:35.284-04:002010-06-22T12:32:35.284-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-89665694397254789052010-06-22T09:44:18.668-04:002010-06-22T09:44:18.668-04:00Well...lucky for me I married a web designer, but ...Well...lucky for me I married a web designer, but even so, figuring out the best approach for your site is tricky. Simplifying is my next step. I have a website and a forum with a gazillion subtopics, but now I've learned that it makes my site look cluttered and takes the focus off the books. Lesson learned, next time I'll listen to my husband :).Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093563697606366499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-39932594079448262442010-06-22T09:39:50.542-04:002010-06-22T09:39:50.542-04:00I just bookmarked this page--thanks!I just bookmarked this page--thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-87145975648179032002010-06-22T05:41:41.827-04:002010-06-22T05:41:41.827-04:00I've also blogged on this topic before, becaus...I've also blogged on this topic before, because it frequently comes up.<br /><a href="http://evilauthor.com/blog/2010/02/web-site-or/" rel="nofollow">Website, or...</a><br />The thing is, the term website is outdated, and there are more considerations than just whether you should, or shouldn't have one.<br />WebSITES are static, and unless you have the expertise to update it frequently (and by that I mean more than once a year!), you'll be better served with a blog, where you can <i>interact</i> with visitors. <br />I've elaborated in my post, and hopefully it gives a little food for thought to a few authors out there. :)<br />It's too long to go into here, in a comment, but instead of asking "Should I have a website", you need to ask yourself "What kind of Web Presence do I want? What can I work with?"<br />There's a difference. :)Silkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386721560600347930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-25999797417037331392010-06-22T01:15:43.635-04:002010-06-22T01:15:43.635-04:00Wow, thanks so much for the great info!Wow, thanks so much for the great info!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-65904479104689212732010-06-21T15:36:04.442-04:002010-06-21T15:36:04.442-04:00I've been designing websites for 12 years and ...I've been designing websites for 12 years and just blogged about this last week. I shared my years if experience and offered the options to build your online presence for as little money as possible, as well as the basics of website designing for those taking the do-it-yourself road. <br /><br />The two posts can be read here:<br />http://blog.franciscossette.com/2010/06/website-design-part-2.html<br /><br />http://blog.franciscossette.com/2010/06/tweet-your-way-to-publication-and.htmlFrancishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699743355306836163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-33384220908139770012010-06-21T13:37:56.872-04:002010-06-21T13:37:56.872-04:00Don't forget the most important aspect of your...Don't forget the most important aspect of your website. Content!<br /><br />Will it be strictly business? Anything personal? How much? Will you discuss politics? Religion? <br /><br />What kind of content is on your favorite author's website? What author did you stop reading after you visited their website? Keep these exeperiences in mind :)Touch of Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551995840395409781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-76071196017518687562010-06-21T13:03:09.656-04:002010-06-21T13:03:09.656-04:00Stephanie is right, you also might need a facebook...Stephanie is right, you also might need a facebook page for your characters or a twitter page too. Branding is a full time job, lots of work, but does it pay out?Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-85253596828682242902010-06-21T12:56:55.521-04:002010-06-21T12:56:55.521-04:00To be a success these days, sometimes a website al...To be a success these days, sometimes a website alone isn't enough. Gotta be on Twitter, have a blog, etc.. And keeping up with all that is in itself a full-time job.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454222325290313520.post-8406348641238767752010-06-21T12:46:04.954-04:002010-06-21T12:46:04.954-04:00If you've ever owned your own business, you un...If you've ever owned your own business, you understand the concept of perception in the marketplace.<br /><br />Becoming a published author is just that: owning your own business.<br /><br />And that ain't easy.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.com