What domain should I get for my author website? - I get asked this question all the time! Authors ask what domain should I get? My name? My book title? My series? My publishing company? I recently had this conversation with an author who had bought several domains (9!) and wanted to know which one we should use for his new website. My first thought was: you certainly don’t need that many. It’s easy to collect domains. But don't!

I’ve been playing with something very interesting over the last few days. ChatGPT ads ChatGPT Ads. I've been working as one of the beta testers with the team at open.ai to test the platform and see results.

Today, I want to answer the question I promised to tackle: How does ChatGPT actually know anything about authors?

Your website has quietly become the most valuable piece of digital real estate you own. Your website has quietly become the most valuable piece of digital real estate you own. Your website has quietly become the most valuable piece of digital real estate you own.

How do readers discover you in the first place? Most authors immediately think about social media.

READERS CAN’T BUY WHAT THEY CAN’T FIND - Readers now discover authors through search engines, recommendation algorithms, social media, book communities, retailer platforms, newsletters, podcasts, and increasingly, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT.

I go to quite a few author events, so I don’t say this lightly. I am really excited about Bournemouth Writing Festival. I’m attending, speaking, and sponsoring it this year. The more I look at what they’ve put together, the more I think this could become one of my favourite events in the author calendar. It runs from 24 to 26 April 2026. From everything I’ve seen, it feels like much more than a standard writing conference. It feels like a festival, not just a conference Tha

Creating a great author website design is essential for writers who want to connect with readers, showcase their work, and build a professional online presence. Here at Digital Authors Toolkit we adhere to these principles so that all our sites are engaging stunning and functional. A well-designed website acts as a digital hub where visitors can learn about the author, explore books, and engage with content. This post explores the key principles that make an author website ef

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