Give readers one reliable destination
A simple author website can collect your books, biography, contact information, and reading links. Keep those details current before adding more features. The aim is to make the next step obvious.
Pick a sustainable channel
Choose a channel that suits your readers and your own habits. A thoughtful monthly essay can be more sustainable than daily posts you cannot maintain. Decide what you can consistently offer before setting a schedule.
Separate discovery from connection
Social posts may introduce a book to new people; a website or opt-in mailing list helps maintain a connection. If you collect email addresses, explain what subscribers will receive and provide a way to unsubscribe.
Measure useful signals
Look at relevant visits, reading-link clicks, and meaningful replies. Large follower counts alone do not tell you whether the right readers are engaged. Use observations to adjust the plan without treating any one number as a guarantee.
Further reading
Google Search Central: SEO Starter Guide ↗
Use Google’s guide to understand how to make an author website easier to discover and navigate.
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