My brand new website
I met with my webmaster and web designer (aka Todd & Elyse) on Saturday to discuss updates to my website. Well, I got to thinking about it late last week and decided that I want a completely new website. When we developed the one I have now, I don't think I even had a cover for Magic Lost, Trouble Found yet. So we made the site stylish, yet generic.
Now that I've started writing my fifth book, I have a look that I visualize for my books and for my site -- and for the direction I'm going. I conveyed this to Todd & Elyse and they're going to come up ideas for me. Once I get a look at those, we'll refine the design from there.
In addition to a completely new look, I'll be streamlining the content and getting rid of the clutter. I want it to be easy to find everything. We'll be putting my blog on the home page, since that's what most people come to my site for. We'll consolidate the book ordering links. There will be a link to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Borders, Indie Bound, Books-A-Million, and Penguin. Each link will take you to the page on that site that will show you all of my books. I'll be keeping the link to the synopsis and sample chapters. And of course the covers. I'm deleting the review quotes. I'm trying to eliminate or lessen the amount of scrolling you have to do to get to the info you want.
There's other things, but I'll just let those be a surprise. I can't wait to roll out the new site for you. I think you're gonna love it.
Lisa
Now that I've started writing my fifth book, I have a look that I visualize for my books and for my site -- and for the direction I'm going. I conveyed this to Todd & Elyse and they're going to come up ideas for me. Once I get a look at those, we'll refine the design from there.
In addition to a completely new look, I'll be streamlining the content and getting rid of the clutter. I want it to be easy to find everything. We'll be putting my blog on the home page, since that's what most people come to my site for. We'll consolidate the book ordering links. There will be a link to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Borders, Indie Bound, Books-A-Million, and Penguin. Each link will take you to the page on that site that will show you all of my books. I'll be keeping the link to the synopsis and sample chapters. And of course the covers. I'm deleting the review quotes. I'm trying to eliminate or lessen the amount of scrolling you have to do to get to the info you want.
There's other things, but I'll just let those be a surprise. I can't wait to roll out the new site for you. I think you're gonna love it.
Lisa
posted by Lisa Shearin at
6:42 AM
9 Comments:
Ohhh, loving the sound of the new site! Can't wait for the unveiling of the new site, whenever that will be! Will be awesome!
Oh, excellent. Sites which reflect an author's style is a very good idea. Linnea Sinclair's is awesome. I always send people over there when they ask for a good example, which must help her sales!
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http://www.tianevitt.com/weblog/
Did you know Tia's 'Fantasy Debut' has evolved into 'Debuts & Reviews'? Better update your link. A lot of readers hop over here from there, I think.
`Stylish yet generic.' Lol
New site = much fun!
I can't wait to see what Todd & Elyse come up with.
Thanks Kimber An, I didn't know about Tia's new address.
I do like your current site since its stylish and pretty easy to find stuff, but it will be great to see something that is more personal to you and your books. Can't wait!
Thank you, Christina!
It's great to see you personalising your site. Looking forward to the new look
This does sound interesting. I'm forward to seeing the new look. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
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