# AuthorPage Blog

> Guides for indie authors on author websites, marketing, and platform comparisons. Each post has a markdown twin at the same URL with an .md suffix.

## Posts

- [Author Website Cost in 2026: The Full Picture](https://authorpage.me/blog/author-website-cost-2026.md): Find out the real author website cost in 2026: platform fees, domains, hidden charges, and time. Compare WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and AuthorPage.
- [Author Website Maintenance: How Much Time?](https://authorpage.me/blog/author-website-maintenance-time.md): Author website maintenance can cost you 60 hours a year. See how WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and AuthorPage compare — with specific monthly time estimates.
- [AuthorPage vs BookBub Author Websites: Which to Pick?](https://authorpage.me/blog/authorpage-vs-bookbub.md): Compare AuthorPage vs BookBub Author Websites. Both are automated platforms - discover key differences in features, pricing, and book discovery integration.
- [AuthorPage vs Squarespace for Authors: Full Comparison](https://authorpage.me/blog/authorpage-vs-squarespace.md): Compare AuthorPage vs Squarespace for author websites. Pricing ($99/year vs $192-588/year), setup ease, blogging features, and which fits your book career.
- [AuthorPage vs Wix for Authors: Complete Comparison](https://authorpage.me/blog/authorpage-vs-wix.md): Compare AuthorPage vs Wix for author websites. See differences in pricing, bandwidth limits, setup time, and ease of use before you decide.
- [AuthorPage vs WordPress for Authors: Which to Choose?](https://authorpage.me/blog/authorpage-vs-wordpress.md): Compare AuthorPage vs WordPress for author websites. See differences in cost ($99/year vs $200-1000/year), setup time (20 min vs 8-12 hours), and maintenance.
- [3 Types of Author Websites: Which One Fits You?](https://authorpage.me/blog/three-types-author-websites.md): Compare the three types of author websites — self-hosted, managed DIY, and automated. Discover which platform fits your budget, time, and technical skills.
- [AuthorPage vs Tertulia for Authors: Full Comparison 2025](https://authorpage.me/blog/authorpage-vs-tertulia.md): AuthorPage vs Tertulia side-by-side: design quality, pricing ($0 free vs $95.88/yr), setup time, and features. Find out which author website builder wins.
- [Why Indie Authors Need a Website in 2025 | Complete Guide](https://authorpage.me/blog/why-indie-authors-need-website.md): Why indie authors need a website: own your platform, build your email list, protect your career. No tech skills required. Start simple and grow.
- [5 Elements Every Author Website Must Have (And What to Skip)](https://authorpage.me/blog/essential-elements-author-website.md): Discover the must-have elements every indie author website needs to engage readers and grow your platform—plus common features you can safely skip. A practical guide for self-published authors.
- [Why I Built AuthorPage for Indie Authors | Story](https://authorpage.me/blog/launching-author-page.md): Why I built AuthorPage after 6 years of midnight WordPress fixes for indie authors. The founder story behind a simpler author website platform.

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