Author Website Developer - High Conversion Focus
Objective (Read This First)
I need a reliable VA to build a simple, fast, conversion-focused author/book website for a newly published nonfiction book.
This is not a creative branding project.
The structure, messaging intent, and conversion goals are already defined.
Your job is clean execution.
Scope of Work
-You will build and launch a live, production-ready website that:
-Positions a nonfiction book as an authority asset
-Drives readers to a single advisory application CTA
-Is clean, minimal, and professional (not flashy)
You are not responsible for:
-Writing long-form copy
-Designing logos or illustrations
-Marketing strategy
You are responsible for:
-Proper site build
-Layout execution
-Mobile responsiveness
-Speed, polish, and launch readiness
Required Pages (Exact)
You will build only the following:
- Homepage
-Book positioning
-Core premise
-Who the book is for / not for
-Clear CTA to advisory application
- About the Author
-Professional credibility
-Short bio (copy provided)
- The Book
-Book overview
-Key ideas / themes
-Where to buy (Amazon links)
- Advisory / Next Steps
-Explains who advisory is for
-Clear link to external Typeform application
- Contact
-Simple contact form or email link
No blog.
No newsletter.
No extras unless explicitly approved.
Platform & Tech Requirements
You must be proficient in at least one of the following:
-WordPress (Elementor or similar builder)
-Webflow
Technical requirements:
-Fast load speed
-Clean typography
-Mobile-first design
-SEO-friendly structure
-Google Analytics ready (installed if credentials provided)
Design Direction
This is a credibility site, not a marketing funnel.
Design must be:
-Minimal
-Neutral color palette
-Professional finance / advisory aesthetic
-Easy to scan
-Zero gimmicks
Think:
“Author + Advisor someone would trust with a seven-figure portfolio.”
Assets Provided
I will provide:
-Final book cover
-Approved copy blocks
-CTA links
-Brand direction (fonts/colors)
-Reference examples
You should not guess or improvise core messaging.
Deliverables
By project completion, you will deliver:
-Fully built live website
-Mobile-optimized layout
-Clean navigation
-Working CTAs
-Basic SEO setup (titles, meta descriptions)
-Login credentials + handoff
Timeline
-Initial build: 7–10 days
-Revisions: 1–2 rounds
-Final launch immediately after approval
Ideal Candidate
You are a strong fit if:
-You’ve built simple authority websites before
-You follow instructions precisely
-You do not over-engineer or add unnecessary complexity
-You communicate clearly and hit deadlines
Bonus (not required):
-Experience with author sites, consultants, or financial professionals
How to Apply (Important)
-To be considered, start your proposal with: “DSCR sites are built for clarity, not complexity.”
-2–3 relevant website examples
-Platform you recommend (WordPress or Webflow) and why
-Your estimated timeline
Proposals that do not follow this will be ignored.
Job Qualifications
- Short bio (copy provided)
- The Book
- You must be proficient in at least one of the following:
- WordPress (Elementor or similar builder)
- Webflow
- Fast load speed
- Clean typography
- Mobile-first design
- SEO-friendly structure
- Google Analytics ready (installed if credentials provided)
- Neutral color palette
- Professional finance / advisory aesthetic
- Easy to scan
- “Author + Advisor someone would trust with a seven-figure portfolio.”
- Approved copy blocks
- You should not guess or improvise core messaging
- Login credentials + handoff
- You’ve built simple authority websites before
- You follow instructions precisely
- You do not over-engineer or add unnecessary complexity
- You communicate clearly and hit deadlines
- Experience with author sites, consultants, or financial professionals
- Platform you recommend (WordPress or Webflow) and why
Job Benefits
- Final book cover
- Initial build: 7–10 days
Job Responsibilities
- You will build and launch a live, production-ready website that:
- Positions a nonfiction book as an authority asset
- Drives readers to a single advisory application CTA
- Is clean, minimal, and professional (not flashy)
- Writing long-form copy
- Designing logos or illustrations
- Marketing strategy
- Proper site build
- Layout execution
- Mobile responsiveness
- Speed, polish, and launch readiness
- Required Pages (Exact)
- Clear CTA to advisory application
- Fully built live website
- Mobile-optimized layout
- Clean navigation
- Working CTAs
- Basic SEO setup (titles, meta descriptions)
- Revisions: 1–2 rounds
- Final launch immediately after approval