Build an Author Website

A complete step by step online course on how to build an author website. Learn how to use WordPress to build a low cost, fast website that converts visitors to subscribers and subscribers to readers.

  • Technology doesn’t matter

    Technology doesn’t matter

    The truth is the technology doesn’t matter. Just like it didn’t matter if you drank coke or pepsi, used a Mac or a PC, or made your stand for Ravenclaw over the other three Hogwarts houses.

  • Clean up WordPress posts, categories, tags and pages

    Clean up WordPress posts, categories, tags and pages

    Streamline your WordPress site by removing unnecessary elements, updating regularly, and choosing secure login credentials for optimal speed and security.

  • Clean up WordPress Themes and Plugins

    Clean up WordPress Themes and Plugins

    Learn to declutter your author website by removing unnecessary WordPress themes and plugins, keeping only essential items like the default theme.

  • Configure WordPress Settings for Writers Part 1

    Configure WordPress Settings for Writers Part 1

    Learn to configure WordPress for a secure author website. Set site title, SSL, admin email, and more. Subscribe for tips at writersbuildingwebsites.com!

  • Configure WordPress Settings for Writers Part 2

    Configure WordPress Settings for Writers Part 2

    Master essential WordPress settings for site optimization and SEO in our detailed tutorial. Subscribe for more tips!

  • Install FluentSMTP for eMail Delivery from WordPress

    Install FluentSMTP for eMail Delivery from WordPress

    Learn how to install FluentSMTP for reliable email delivery from WordPress. This guide covers setup, configuration, and connecting to your email service provider, ensuring important emails reach their destination.

  • What is a Custom Post Type?

    What is a Custom Post Type?

    Discover what a Custom Post Type is and how it enhances content management in WordPress for authors.

  • Layout of a Books Custom Post Type

    Layout of a Books Custom Post Type

    In this lesson, I show you how a custom post type for books creates a consistent, engaging, and easily updatable layout for all your book posts.

  • Install the ACPT Pro Plugin

    Install the ACPT Pro Plugin

    In this lesson, learn to install and configure the ACPT Pro plugin to create custom post types in WordPress, enhancing your author website with ease and efficiency.

  • Create the Books Custom Post Type

    Create the Books Custom Post Type

    In this lesson, we create a Books Custom Post Type using ACPT Pro for author websites, detailing steps from registration to configuration, ensuring easy book content management.

  • Custom Taxonomies for Authors

    Custom Taxonomies for Authors

    In this lesson, learn how to create and associate custom taxonomies in WordPress to better organize books for authors. Enhance book discoverability for readers and search engines.