# AuthorPage — Full Product Documentation > Free author website builder that creates professional websites in 5 minutes. No WordPress. No maintenance. No code. AuthorPage is a purpose-built website builder for indie and self-published authors. It automatically generates a professional author website from an Amazon Author Central profile, or authors can add books manually. The platform is designed for authors who want a professional online presence without dealing with WordPress, plugins, themes, or technical maintenance. ## Core Features ### Amazon Import Paste your Amazon Author Central URL once — AuthorPage imports all your books, covers, descriptions, and author bio automatically. Have 12 books? One URL imports them all. After import, you can edit everything: rewrite descriptions, add series info, fix anything Amazon got wrong. Your AuthorPage site is independent — you're in control. ### Manual Book Entry No Amazon page? No problem. Add books manually — it takes about the same time as posting on Instagram. Going wide on Apple, Kobo, Google Play? Just starting your author career? AuthorPage works with any publishing path. ### Genre-Specific Templates Romance needs warmth. Thrillers need edge. Fantasy needs atmosphere. AuthorPage has author website templates designed for how readers in your genre expect sites to look. Pick one and your site already feels like yours. ### Book Displays Professional 3D perspectives, clean grids, series groupings. Your covers are your best marketing asset — AuthorPage makes them shine. Readers click to buy, not scroll past. ### Customization (No Code) Pick your brand colors, choose section layouts, rearrange your page. No code required. What you can't do: custom HTML or CSS. What you get: a site that always works and never breaks. ### Multi-Retailer Buy Links Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Audible, your own Shopify store, Payhip, Gumroad, Patreon — add buy links to anywhere you sell. You're not locked to one retailer. ### Newsletter Signup Signup forms built into your site. Subscribers appear in your dashboard — export to CSV anytime for Mailchimp, ConvertKit, MailerLite, or any email service. AuthorPage doesn't send emails — you use your preferred tool. You own the list. ### Contact Form Built-in contact form so readers can reach you. Messages appear in your dashboard. ### Simple Blog Write book announcements, author updates, and bonus content. Free plan: 10 posts (swap out old posts anytime). Pro plan: unlimited. Not WordPress-level — no plugins, no advanced formatting — but enough for author needs. ### Zero Maintenance Hosting, security, SSL certificates, backups, uptime monitoring — all handled. No plugins to update, no themes to break. Your site stays online while you focus on writing. ### SEO Built-In Every AuthorPage site is optimized for search engines out of the box. When readers Google your name, they find your site. ### Mobile-Responsive Every site looks beautiful on phones, tablets, and desktops automatically. Built mobile-first. ## Pricing ### Free Forever — $0 - Amazon auto-import - Up to 10 books - Up to 10 blog posts - 250 newsletter subscribers - 100 contact form messages - Professional templates - Full customization - Mobile-optimized - SEO built-in - Lightning-fast hosting - authorpage.me/yourname URL ### Pro — $99/year ($10/month if billed monthly) - Everything in Free - Custom domain (yourname.com) - Unlimited books - Unlimited blog posts - Unlimited subscribers - Unlimited messages - Priority email support - Early access to features No credit card required to start. No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime. Export your data anytime. ## Limitations (What AuthorPage Can't Do) - No custom HTML/CSS - No unlimited custom pages - No direct book sales through the site (no e-commerce) - No complex widgets or third-party plugins - Not a full-featured CMS - If you need complete flexibility, WordPress is better — AuthorPage trades flexibility for simplicity ## Custom Domains - Free plan: authorpage.me/yourname - Pro plan: connect yourname.com (you buy the domain separately from GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc. — usually $10-15/year) - Step-by-step DNS setup guide provided - Personal help available if you get stuck ## Pen Names Create a separate AuthorPage account for each pen name. Each gets its own site, own URL, own subscriber list. Keep your genres and audiences completely separate. ## Privacy & Data Ownership - Only accesses publicly available Amazon Author page information - Does not touch sales data, KDP account, or private information - 100% of your content belongs to you: books, bio, photos, reader emails, blog posts - Export all data anytime in standard formats (CSV for emails, JSON for content) - Delete your site instantly with one click - No data retained except basic account info for 30 days as required by law - If AuthorPage ever shuts down: minimum 90 days notice, full data exports, migration support ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need an Amazon Author page to use this? No. Amazon import is optional — it just saves time if you have one. You can start from scratch and add your books manually. ### How long does it really take? Under 5 minutes if you import from Amazon. A bit longer if you're adding books manually. Pick your colors, arrange your sections, hit publish. Done. ### Why is it free? What's the catch? No catch. Built by an indie developer for indie authors. The core product will always have a generous free tier. Revenue comes from Pro accounts (custom domains). ### Do I need a credit card to start? No. Zero credit card required. No trial that auto-converts. ### Why do I need an author website if I already have an Amazon page? Your Amazon page can't capture emails, can't link to other retailers, and can't be customized. AuthorPage gives you newsletter signups (you own the list), links to all your retailers, your own design, and a URL that's yours. ### Can I track who's visiting my site? Yes. Connect Google Analytics to see where visitors come from, which pages they view, and how they find you. ### What features are being built next? Pre-release landing pages for upcoming books, built-in analytics dashboard, more customization options, and reader engagement tools. Built based on author feedback. ## Comparison to Alternatives ### vs WordPress WordPress requires choosing hosting, installing themes, managing plugins, handling security updates, and ongoing maintenance. AuthorPage handles all of this automatically. WordPress offers more flexibility; AuthorPage offers more simplicity. ### vs Squarespace / Wix General-purpose website builders not designed for authors. AuthorPage is purpose-built with Amazon import, book displays, multi-retailer links, and newsletter collection specifically for author needs. Also significantly cheaper — AuthorPage's free plan covers what costs $16-44/month on Squarespace or Wix. ## Links - Website: https://authorpage.me - Get Started: https://app.authorpage.me/get-started - Blog: https://authorpage.me/blog/ - Contact: sekar@authorpage.me ## About the Creator AuthorPage is built by Sekar, an indie developer. Support is personal and direct — email goes to the person who built this, not a support team. Response time is usually within 24 hours.