Web Design + InkHub

Your author business, covered.

Custom websites that bring readers to you — plus InkHub, the publishing command center that keeps your launches, ARC team, and book catalog organized. Two products, one mission: less time on the business, more time writing.

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More than a pretty page

Every site is hand-built with the same care you put into your writing. That means real SEO, real performance, and a design that reflects your voice — not a template.

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Built for Your Work

Book showcases, services pages, portfolio galleries, newsletter sign-ups, and conversion CTAs — everything a visitor wants to find, right where they'll look.

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SEO That Works

Structured data, Open Graph tags, canonical URLs, sitemaps, and semantic HTML. Your site will be discoverable on day one — not someday.

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Mobile-First Design

Most of your readers will find you on their phones first, not their laptops. Every author website is fully responsive, fast-loading, and carefully tested to look sharp at every screen size — from a 375px mobile screen to a wide desktop monitor.

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Free Hosting Included

Every site deploys to Cloudflare Pages — fast, reliable, and free. All you pay for is your domain name. No monthly hosting bills.

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Newsletter Integration

MailerLite, ConvertKit, BookFunnel — whatever platform you use to build your reader list, the signup form gets woven directly into the site design rather than bolted on as a clunky widget. Building your list starts on day one.

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Your Brand, Your Voice

No two sites look the same. Your color palette, typography, and tone are built around your brand — dark and brooding or bright and warm, it's all you.

Sites that do the work

Every author website is built from scratch to match the genre, voice, and brand of the writer behind it — no shared templates, no cookie-cutter layouts. Here's a look at a few recent builds and the authors they were made for.

Dark Fiction · Thriller · Horror
A.V. Donaldson

Murder and mayhem from a prolific Texas author with a fearless catalog. Multiple series — Pretty Little Slashers, Craving Murder, and more — all living on a site built to match the brand.

Multi-Page Series Showcase Book Pages SEO
A.V. Donaldson author website designed by Under the Cover Ink
Thriller · Horror · Romance
Carly B Writes

A dual-identity author site housing two pen names under one roof — Carly Black's dark thrillers and Carly Bryant's spicy romance. Dark, elegant, and deeply on-brand.

Dual Pen Names Multi-Page MailerLite Structured Data
Carly B Writes author website designed by Under the Cover Ink
Editorial Services
Editing Corner with Jaime

A services site for a fiction editor — clear, professional, and built to convert visitors into clients. Services breakdown, pricing, and a streamlined contact flow.

Services Site Contact Form SEO Single Page
Editing Corner with Jaime website designed by Under the Cover Ink
Psychological Thriller · Horror
John Michael Alaia

Moody and cinematic for an author whose books get under your skin. Individual book pages for The Confession and Just Below, built to pull readers in deeper.

Multi-Page Book Pages SEO Mobile Responsive
John Michael Alaia author website designed by Under the Cover Ink
Thriller · Forensic Horror
Tina S. Transformation

The Freddy Krueger of the writing world — and the site had to match. Books, merch, and a brand identity as fearless as the author herself.

Merch Integration Multi-Page Sitemap SEO
Tina S. Transformation website designed by Under the Cover Ink
InkHub Integration · Multi-Style Demo
InkHub Demo

Custom designs for thriller, cozy mystery, dark romance, romantasy — all pulling live book data from one InkHub account. No templates. See what's possible.

Live API Sync Multiple Styles InkHub Connected
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Thriller
Romantasy
Dark Romance
Cozy Mystery

From blank page to launch

Working with an author website designer should feel straightforward, not stressful. Here's exactly what the process looks like from your first message to launch day — no guesswork, no surprises.

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You Fill Out the Intake Form

Tell us about your work, your genre, your vibe, and what you want visitors to feel when they land on your author website — the intake form covers everything needed to get started without a back-and-forth email chain.

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We Gather Your Materials

Headshot, book covers or service images, bio, social links, and any branding you already have — there's a clear checklist so nothing gets missed and you know exactly what to send before a single line of code gets written.

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We Build Your Site

Every author website is custom-coded to your brand — your colors, your typography, your tone. You'll see a live preview before anything goes public, and revisions continue until the site genuinely feels like yours.

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We Launch & Hand It Over

Your author website goes live on Cloudflare Pages with free hosting locked in from day one. You receive all your source files and full ownership of everything built. When new books come out, adding them is a flat update fee — no ongoing retainer, no subscription required.

Don't take our word for it

"I'm so obsessed with my new website\!\! It's amazing\! Thank you so much to the incredibly talented Carly for making this so perfect, I'm in awe!"

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A.V. Donaldson
Thriller & Horror Author

"Carly astounded me with her brilliant execution of my website. She finished faster than I could blink, and did so flawlessly. She is an exceptional writer with excellent storytelling skills that are reflected in the presentation of information on my author's site. Her flare for minimalist, yet lovely design is impressive. Her work is utilitarian and beautiful. I'll be sure to tell everyone I know about Carly. She's masterful."

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Holly D McCarthy
Horror & Short Fiction Author

"Carly is extremely talented when it comes to creating websites. She built and designed everything from scratch for my site — not only is it a beautiful looking website, it is user friendly and gives people a glimpse of me. Thank you so much!"

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Editing Corner with Jaime
Editorial Services

“If you’re an author looking for someone to bring your work to life online, look no further than Carly. She built my author website, johnmichaelalaia.com, and the result exceeded every expectation. From the start, she took the time to understand my voice, genre, and the impression I wanted to make on readers — and she translated all of that into a site that feels genuine to my style. The design is clean, professional, and engaging without being overzealous. Carly has a real eye for aesthetics, and more importantly, she understands what an author’s website needs to actually do: showcase your work and make everything simple to navigate. The whole process was smooth, and she was responsive and clearly passionate about getting it right. If you’re serious about your writing and want a web presence that reflects that, I can’t recommend Carly highly enough. She doesn’t just build websites — she builds the right website for you.”

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John Michael Alaia
Psychological Thriller & Horror Author

Transparent. Fair. No surprises.

One flat fee to build your site. Flat rates to keep it current. No monthly retainers, no hosting fees.

New Book Added
New release? We've got you.
$ 10
Includes
  • Book cover & title added to homepage
  • Individual book page (if applicable)
  • Series/reading order updated
  • Buy links connected

✦ Free for InkHub subscribers

Request Update
Full Refresh
New look, same great content.
$ 75
Includes
  • New color palette & typography
  • Updated cover gallery
  • Bio rewrite & layout update
  • Any new branding applied site-wide
Request Update

You'll purchase your own domain directly (~$12–40/yr depending on extension) — I'll walk you through it. Hosting on Cloudflare Pages is always free. Intro pricing available for a limited time. Full pricing breakdown →

Built for authors, start to finish

Under the Cover Ink offers two ways to invest in your author business. Each works on its own. Together, they're something else entirely.

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Web Design

A custom author site built from scratch — book showcases, newsletter sign-up, full SEO, and free Cloudflare hosting. Your online home, done right. From $75.

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InkHub

The publishing command center for indie authors — book tracking, launch checklists, ARC team management, and more. Everything in one place so you can get back to the story. From $7.50/month.

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Better Together

InkHub subscribers get new book updates added to their site for free — no flat fee, no back-and-forth. Publish a new release in InkHub and it flows to your author website automatically. Your site stays current without sending a single email.

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The publishing command center for indie authors

Book bible. Launch planner. ARC reader management. Word count tracker. Every part of your publishing business in one place — so you can get back to the story.

  • Track every book, pen name, and series in your Book Bible
  • Auto-generate your pre-launch checklist from any release date
  • Manage alpha, beta, and ARC readers — import straight from InsideStory
  • Daily word count goals, streaks, and milestone badges
  • Author website subscribers get new book updates added for free

30-day free trial · No credit card required

InkHub publishing command center dashboard — book tracking, launch planning, and ARC reader management for indie authors

Your readers are looking for you.

Let's make sure they find something worth staying for.