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Custom Author Websites

Created by a WordPress developer/fellow author who understands how to use a website to help you market your books, collect more email subscribers, and help build your author career.

All prices are in US Dollars and are one-time costs.

Click/tap the + items (below) to see what’s included in each package.

Basic Package

starting at

$599

Custom Responsive Design

Your website will look great on computers, tablets, and cellphones with custom layouts, a color palette, and web fonts selected based on your genre(s) and goals.

Custom WordPress Templates

All templates that WordPress requires are created and styled to match your site design:

  • Home Page
  • Regular Page Template (About, Contact, etc.)
  • Individual Book Template with support for cover image, sales synopsis, retailer links in various formats, praise, collapsible excerpt, audio excerpt player, video player, other books in the series
  • All Books Page (all books, arranged by series)
  • Series Template (all books in a series, automatically appearing in the recommended reading order)
  • Audiobook Page (all audiobooks, arranged by series)
  • Blog Archive Template (if you blog)
  • Single Blog Post Template (if you blog)
  • 404 Error Template (automatically promote your books/newsletter sign-up when people reach a non-existent URL)
  • Search Results Template (for WordPress’s built-in search functionality)
  • Landing Page Template (a special page without  distraction, sidebar, or menu, where people can sign-up for your newsletter, for example)
Limited Content*

The Basic Package only includes populating the following pages:

  • home page with custom layout based on your goals
  • contact page with contact form and invisible reCaptcha to reduce spam
  • one book page
  • 404 error page

Your other pages/books/series/blog posts are designed but it’s your responsibility to populate those pages using our video tutorials or can be included as an add-on service.

Limited Newsletter Integration*

The Basic Package includes embedding an email sign-up form using the API or HTML code provided by your newsletter service.

If you need help choosing a newsletter provider, authenticating it (to reduce the likelihood of being mark as spam), and/or learning how to deliver a free gift in exchange for an email address, this package will NOT meet your needs. Please purchase add-on services or pick the Professional Package.

Limited Tracking*

For access to useful traffic stats and Facebook advertising, I’ll incorporate your Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics tracking code.

If you need help retrieving those tracking snippets, or verifying your domain with Facebook, please refer to the Professional Package or purchase the Tracking Snippets Add-On Service.

Cookie Bar (GDPR+)

The site includes a notification bar at the bottom that discloses what tracking is in place. Visitors can select what cookies they will allow while viewing your site (to adhere to requirements of GDPR, California Privacy Rights Act, etc.)

Video Tutorials

Step-by-step videos showing you how to populate the rest of your site and update it on your own (how to edit your pages, add more books, etc.)

*Add-on services are available

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ProfessionaL Package

starting at

$849

Custom Responsive Design

As per the Basic Package.

Custom WordPress Templates

All templates included in the Basic Package PLUS the following:

  • Additional Landing Page Templates (for Facebook Ads, upsells after sign-ups, Linktree type pages, etc.)
  • Promo Page Template (no distraction page with countdown timer where you can promote discounted books by you/other authors that are on sale for a limited time or to send people to BookFunnel or StoryOrigin for individual authors to collect new email subscribers.)
Limited Content*

All pages included in the Basic Package, PLUS the following:

  • up to two books
  • one series page
  • up to two landing pages

The rest of your pages/books/series/blog posts are your responsibility to populate using our video tutorials or can be included as an add-on service.

Full Newsletter Integration

I’ll explain how to collect email addresses on your website (and why you should do it).

I’ll help you choose a newsletter provider (if needed), authenticate the service to improve the likelihood that your emails will land in people’s inboxes, help you create the forms and embed them on the site, and explain how to deliver one free bonus to your subscribers in exchange for an email address. 

Full Tracking

I’ll explain what Google Analytics and Facebook Pixels do and help you retrieve the tracking snippets and integrate them to your site, if desired. Facebook site verification (needed for the Facebook Pixel to work) is also included.

Cookie Bar (GDPR+)

As per the Basic Package.

Security Certificate (SSL) Help

Activate your security certificate (little padlock next to your web address in browsers) and fix security warnings. Depending on your hosting service, extra costs may apply.

Email Address Setup

I’ll help you create an email address associated with your domain name so you look professional when communicating with your readers. Depending on your hosting service, extra costs may apply.

Import Old WordPress Site

If you have an existing WordPress site, I’ll import your current content so you don’t lose your pages/posts/URLs.

SEO Overview

A basic overview of what Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is and how you can optimize your website so to be more likely to appear in Google search results.

Video Tutorials

As per the Basic Package.

*Add-on services are available
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E-Commerce Package

starting at

$1599

Authors who already booked their consultation lock in the advertised price at the time of booking

Custom Responsive Design

As per the Basic Package.

Custom WordPress and WooCommerce Templates

All templates included in the Professional Package PLUS the following WooCommerce templates:

  • Individual Book Template will also include links to your products (if books in various formats are sold directly from your site). Retailer links can also be included or not (up to you).
  • WooCommerce Store Page (listing all products or product categories)
  • Store Category template (listing all products in a category)
  • Individual Product Template (with description, price, image, etc.)
  • Cart Page
  • Checkout Page
  • WooCommerce email templates for the automated emails that your website will send when orders are placed, fulfilled, refunded, etc.
  • Landing Page for Product Sales (for Facebook ads or direct mention in your newsletter)
Limited Content*

As per the Professional Package, PLUS the following pages:

  • up to five products for sale
  • up to two product categories

The rest of your pages/books/blog posts/products are your responsibility to populate using the video tutorials or can be included as an add-on service.

Full Newsletter Integration

As per the Professional Plan, PLUS if your newsletter provider supports Abandoned Cart automations, I’ll help you set it up.

WooCommerce + BookFunnel Integration

I’ll help you set up your store and connect it to the payment gateway of your choice (e.g. PayPal) so you get paid, and help you connect your  BookFunnel account to deliver ebooks and audiobooks directly after purchase.

Should you need help with other products like print books and swag, we’ll recommend customizable merchandise providers and help you integrate those products with your website and recommend free/premium plugins to help you ship paperbacks and control shipping fees, etc.

Full Tracking

As per the Professional Package, PLUS I’ll help you connect the official Facebook WooCommerce plugin and connect your store to the Facebook marketplace (only available for physical products). 

Cookie Bar (GDPR+)

As per the Basic Package.

Security Certificate (SSL) Help

As per the Professional Package.

Email Address Setup

As per the Professional Package, PLUS I’ll create up to three email addresses (i.e., for your VAs).

Import Old WordPress Site

As per the Professional Package.

SEO Overview

As per the Professional Package.

Video Tutorials

As per the Basic Package, PLUS I’ll also record step-by-step videos showing you how to add new products and automate the delivery of ebooks and audiobooks via BookFunnel and how to manage website orders.

*Add-on services are available

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Why Choose GoCreate.me?

I create WordPress sites that are easy to update with an intuitive and powerful “books” interface. All your books and series will automatically be laid out with professional, consistent templates. Detailed video tutorials will teach you how to update your site so you don’t have to hire someone every time you publish a new book.

No more messing around with WordPress to patch together something that kind of works.

Your time is better spent writing, isn’t it?

Let GoCreate.me set you up for success with a site that supports your goals and writing career.

This is what you'll get for your one-time fee:

Custom Site design

Each site is custom-built for individual authors to help them achieve their career goals.

High-Touch Process

Each project begins with a one-on-one video call with personalized advice and guidance.

Stellar Service

Caro cares about your success and prides herself in providing excellent customer service.

Featured Sites Built by GoCreate.me

Awake the Novel
Co-authored novel by Dayna Dunbar and Julia Nadine Padawer.
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Malcolm Richards
Malcolm writes thrillers and publishes wide.
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May Bridges
Historical mysteries and fiction set in the 1920s.
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The Process

You start by filling out this form. Then book a paid 30-minute consultation ($49, later credited toward any website package or add-on service.)

Click the button below to learn more about my custom, high-touch approach to building author websites.

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What Authors Say About GoCreate.me

Caro has been an absolute godsend to my author business. She created my site from scratch, recommending colour schemes, arranging to have my old site redirected and including all the widgets and code necessary for a professional look and user-friendly experience. I love the way she provides video tutorials for every aspect of what she has done for later reference so that I can update the site myself. Caro is super-responsive, patient and professional always. I can’t recommend her services enough.

Eileen Ormsby
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I am thrilled with my new author website created by Caro Begin. It is exactly what I wanted and it has exceeded my expectations. Caro has both amazing technical skills and innovative design skills. You can tell she genuinely enjoys creating a website that suits your personality and author profile. Caro's support during the process and after has been outstanding. I have had a couple of little glitches and she has helped me immediately. I feel completely supported. I can't recommend Caro enough! And the price was extremely reasonable.

Chenelle Lee Hitchcock
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Caro Begin is a problem solver and a skilled coach. I chose GoCreate.me to give my website a makeover and have used their individual consultation packages. If there were a 1-5 star rating for GoCreate.me, I'd say 6.

Frances Schoonmaker
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Working with Caro has been an extraordinary experience. The speed and quality of author's websites she builds are on another level. The entire brief was taken in one two-hour call, with one review of the draft website where only minor adjustments were made, and the website was done! And done beautifully. I cannot recommend working with Caro strongly enough.

Danny Carroll
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I wanted a simple and beautiful website and Caro delivered exactly that. Her precise know-how in setting up everything necessary is greatly appreciated! She made me completely comfortable in our design process and ensured that I had all of the tools I needed to be able to maintain my website on my own. I highly recommend using GoCreate.me, especially as an author. You won’t be disappointed.

Jerri Collins (May Bridges)
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Caro was what I needed to get myself a professional and beautiful-looking author website that I can change and add to. She was very responsive to my questions and a delight to work with. I totally recommend Caro for her skill, clarity, care over the details, and her expert advice whilst being respectful of individual preferences. No need to look further!

Clare Hudman
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Caro has been incredibly helpful in developing a great website for me. She also has provided excellent feedback on how I can further build and maintain my website. She is very responsive, always returning emails promptly with specific instructions and video support. This was an excellent investment, one I would make again in the future without a second thought.

J.D. Cavan
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When I hired Caro Bégin, I hoped to have a timely, responsive, and professional experience. I got all that and more. Caro brought her creativity and design flare to my site's aesthetic customization, which I love. As for the back end, my website has never run smoother, nor been safer. She even recorded personalized videos to educate me on its upkeep. In short, I would recommend her services without reservation.

Jan O’Hara
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Caro took the time to find out what my goals were for my website as well as what I wanted it to look like. The site she designed is perfect for me in every way! I feel so empowered and I’m not scared of adding to it as I write new books or add more content. As a fellow author, Caro really understands what authors need in a website and all of her suggestions were spot on. I’m so glad I made the decision to use her services. Well worth the money. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Eryn Scott
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I was going to buy Elementor and try to update my tired site in WordPress myself, but then I found GoCreate and I'm so glad I did. Caro did a great job implementing my requests and saved me a ton of time. Even better, she gave me complete instruction to go along with the new site so I now know how to make any changes I'd like and keep it fresh looking in the future. Thanks, Caro!

Stephen Petullo
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I receive so many compliments on my site. Everyone loves it as do I. I keep recommending GoCreate.me anytime anyone asks about author websites.

S.B. Alexander
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Enter your information below. Caro will review it and reply with a request to book a paid consultation to begin the process. The $49 consultation fee will be applied toward any website package or add-on service.

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