Design and Layout
We start with how your site looks and feels. Your genre, tone, and existing branding, including book covers, colours, and fonts, all shape this design. A romance writer needs a different feel from a crime novelist.
Most readers do not discover a new author in a bookshop anymore. They find them on a screen, through a review, a link, or a search after finishing a book they loved. If nothing is waiting for them, that interest fades fast. A proper author website is not just a page with your name on it. It is the one place online you control, where no algorithm decides who sees it and no platform can shut it down overnight. At Ireland Publishing House, we build sites shaped around your readers and your goals, not a generic template everyone else uses.
A good author site is more than a pretty homepage. It needs to work for readers, for search engines, and for you as the person who has to update it later. Here is how we break the work down.
We start with how your site looks and feels. Your genre, tone, and existing branding, including book covers, colours, and fonts, all shape this design. A romance writer needs a different feel from a crime novelist.
Once the design is agreed, we build the site itself. This covers hosting, making sure pages load quickly, and building a site that works properly on phones and laptops alike, without needing you to learn code.
Some clients arrive with all their text ready. Others need help writing their author bio, book descriptions, or homepage copy. We can write this for you, or polish what you have, always keeping your own voice.
Each book gets its own page, with a cover image, a short blurb, and clear links to where readers can buy it. If you sell across several stores, we set these links up so nothing breaks.
We connect your site to an email sign-up form, so visitors can join your mailing list. We also add a simple, working contact form, so readers, press, or event organisers can reach you directly and quickly.
Websites are not a one-off job. Once yours is live, we stay on hand for small edits, adding a new book, updating an event date, or fixing something that has quietly stopped working properly for you.
Building a site is only half the job. It also needs to be set up so that people searching online for you, or for your books, have a fair chance of finding it. We look after the basics that matter here, including:
Clear page titles and descriptions for each part of your site, so search engines understand what each page is about.
Fast loading times, since a slow site loses visitors before they even see your work.
Proper headings and structure, so both readers and search engines can follow the page easily.
Correct setup for images, including your book covers, so they do not slow the site down.
We are not promising a guaranteed spot at the top of every search result. Nobody honest can promise that. What we do is make sure nothing on your own site is working against you.
Over the years, we have come across the same few problems on a lot of author sites, often ones built years ago and never touched since. Watch out for these:
No clear way to buy the book. Some sites bury the buy links, or leave them pointing at an old edition or an out-of-print title.
No contact method at all. If a journalist, event organiser, or reader cannot reach you, opportunities pass you by.
Out of date information. An events page from two years ago, or a bio that does not mention your latest book, makes a poor first impression.
A site that is hard to read on a phone. Most visitors will land on your site from a phone, not a laptop, so this matters more than people expect.
No way to stay in touch with readers. Without a mailing list sign-up, most visitors leave and never come back, even if they enjoyed your book.
If any of these sound familiar, it might be time for a refresh rather than starting from scratch.
A selection of author websites we've designed, developed, and shipped. Click through to any of them and see the work live.
We work with writers at every stage of their career, including:
There is no minimum number of books required, and no project is too small to take seriously.
From Irish children’s book publishers in Ireland to academic and business titles, our editors and designers work comfortably across most genres and reading ages.
Before you hire anyone for this kind of work, whether it is another company or us, ask these questions. A provider who cannot answer them clearly is worth thinking twice about.
Do you own the site once it is built, or does the agency keep control of it? You should own your domain name and have full access to your site at the end of the project.
Can you make small changes yourself afterwards, or do you have to pay every time? Ask how updates work, and what it costs if you need help later.
How long does a typical project take? A vague answer, or a promise of “next week” for a full build, is usually a warning sign.
What happens if you want to leave and use someone else in the future? Your content and your domain should always be able to move with you.
Is the price clear from the start, or full of extras added later? Get a written quote before any work begins.
A website will not write your next book for you, but it changes how readers and industry people experience you as an author. Here is what it actually does in practical terms.
It gives you one link to share everywhere. Instead of sending people to five different retailer pages, you send them to one place that shows everything.
It builds trust. A basic, out-of-date, or missing website makes readers, journalists, and event organisers less confident about reaching out.
It captures readers you would otherwise lose. A mailing list sign-up means a reader who liked your book can hear from you again, instead of forgetting your name.
It puts you in charge of your own information. Bios, book lists, and events pages on social media get buried. On your own site, they stay exactly where you put them.
It supports every other book you release. Once the site exists, adding a new title is quick. You are not starting from zero each time.
Six clear stages, with your approval built into each one.
We start with a call or an email exchange to understand what you write, who your readers are, and what you already have, such as an old site, book covers, or bio text. This shapes your plan.
Based on that first conversation, we put together a clear written plan, covering pages, features, and total cost. Nothing starts until you have approved this and know exactly what you are paying for, with no surprises later.
We put together a look for your site, using your covers and branding as a starting point. You see this before any building work begins, so you can ask for changes early, while they are still easy.
Once the design is signed off, we build the actual site. This is where pages, forms, and buy links all get put together, connected, and carefully tested before anything is shown to you for a final review.
You get to look through the finished site and flag anything you want adjusted or changed here. We make these changes before the site goes live, not after, so the final version is exactly what you expected.
We publish your site and make sure everything, from contact forms to buy links, is working exactly as it should do. We then stay available afterwards for updates, questions, and small fixes as your career moves forward.
We work with authors every day, so we know what a book page needs and how a launch works, not just how to build a generic site.
No hidden fees added once the project is underway.
No confusing technical jargon left for you to decode on your own.
You keep ownership of your domain and your content at every stage.
You deal with real people who know your project, not a support queue.
Every writer’s needs are a little different, which is why we never force clients into one fixed package. Some authors need a simple, five-page site. Others need something bigger, with a blog, an events calendar, or a shop. We scope the work around what you actually need, not what fits neatly into a price list.
Your first book is not your last, and your site should not need rebuilding every time you publish something new. We set sites up so that adding a new title, a new event, or a new piece of news is straightforward, something you can do in minutes rather than something that requires calling us back every time.
This matters more than it might seem at first. Authors who stop updating their site tend to stop using it altogether, and readers notice a page that has clearly not been touched in years. A site built to be easy to maintain is far more likely to still be working for you in five years’ time.
We offer a full range of publishing company support in Ireland to help you move from manuscript to finished book. Each service runs in clear stages, giving you structure and steady, professional guidance from start to finish.
We work as a book publishing company in Ireland across major platforms, including Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Whether you choose print, eBook, or both, we help you pick the right format when publishing a book in Ireland.
Explore ServiceOur editors support literary publishing in Ireland through developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, depending on your manuscript’s needs. We improve structure, language, and accuracy while keeping your voice intact.
Explore ServiceAs Irish publishers in Ireland offering ghostwriting, we cover fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, business books, self-help, and children’s stories. Our writers shape your raw ideas into a clear, well-written manuscript through structured collaboration.
Explore ServiceWe design covers for fiction, non-fiction, academic titles, and books from paperback publishers in Ireland, in print and digital formats. From illustrated artwork to clean typography, our designers build covers that suit your genre and readers.
Explore ServiceWorking as book publishers and printers in Ireland, we format novels, academic texts, children’s books, and non-fiction titles. Our layouts suit paperback, hardback, and eBook versions, meeting platform and print requirements.
Explore ServiceWe support book publishing companies in Ireland by helping promote titles through launch planning, online listings, author branding, and targeted campaigns. Our approach focuses on visibility across digital platforms, reaching the right readership for your genre.
Explore ServiceWe proofread manuscripts line by line, catching spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors before your book goes to print. Our proofreaders check consistency in names, timelines, and style, giving your book a clean, professional finish.
Explore ServiceWe create original illustrations for children’s books, picture books, and select fiction titles, working closely with authors to match style and tone. From character sketches to full-page artwork, our illustrators bring your story to life.
Explore ServiceWe build simple, professional websites so readers can find you, your books, and your story in one place. Each site includes your author bio, book listings, and purchase links, beyond social media alone.
Explore ServiceWe handle print production for paperback and hardback editions, working with trusted printers to match your budget and quality expectations. From proof copies to full print runs, we manage the process closely.
Explore ServiceWe prepare and produce audiobook versions of your book, including narration, editing, and formatting for major platforms. Whether you choose a professional narrator or your own voice, we help your book reach new listeners.
Explore ServiceWe format and publish your book directly to Amazon Kindle, including eBook conversion, metadata, and category selection to help readers find your title. We also guide you through Kindle Direct Publishing pricing and royalty options.
Explore ServiceWe support authors writing for younger readers, from picture books to early chapter books, handling editing, illustration, and formatting suited to children’s titles. Our team understands age-appropriate language, pacing, and design that keeps young readers engaged.
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Every project is priced individually, based on how many pages you need, whether you need copywriting, and how much ongoing support you want after launch. We do not publish a flat rate, because a five-page site for a debut author and a fifteen-book back catalogue site are simply not the same job. What we can promise is a clear, written quote before any work begins, with no surprise costs added later.
If you have been meaning to sort out your website for months, or you are getting ready to publish and want somewhere for readers to land, get in touch. Tell us a little about your books and what you are hoping for, and we will come back to you with a straightforward plan and a quote. No pressure, no jargon, just a conversation about what would actually work for you.
Share your goals, ask a question, or book a call. We will help you understand the best next step for your site.
You can read recent public reviews and profiles from Trustpilot, Reviews.io, Google, and Bark, linked straight to the original platforms for easy checking.
There is so much support, guidance and advice throughout the process, with regular updates on editing, marketing, visuals and planning.
View reviewThe ghostwriters reshaped chapters that felt too stiff, and the audiobook voice sounded natural after small pacing tweaks.
View reviewFrom writing assistance to final publishing, everything was handled professionally, and small revisions were completed quickly.
View reviewThere is so much support, guidance and advice throughout the process, with regular updates on editing, marketing, visuals and planning.
View reviewThe ghostwriters reshaped chapters that felt too stiff, and the audiobook voice sounded natural after small pacing tweaks.
View reviewFrom writing assistance to final publishing, everything was handled professionally, and small revisions were completed quickly.
View reviewCommunication was steady and instructions were followed as given. Edits and formatting were completed correctly without multiple follow-ups.
View reviewBy the time editing was done, everything flowed much better. It sounded closer to the original voice, just cleaner and more structured.
View reviewThe cover captured the essence of the book, looked professional, and aligned beautifully with the story.
View reviewCommunication was steady and instructions were followed as given. Edits and formatting were completed correctly without multiple follow-ups.
View reviewBy the time editing was done, everything flowed much better. It sounded closer to the original voice, just cleaner and more structured.
View reviewThe cover captured the essence of the book, looked professional, and aligned beautifully with the story.
View reviewWe guide you through the process in clear, simple steps, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Your work stays fully confidential, your feedback is taken seriously, and nothing moves forward without your approval. Our role is simply to remove confusion, protect your work, and see your book through to a proper, professional finish.
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