WebforAuthors Basic FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I get a website with WebforAuthors?
What subscription plans are offered?
Do I have to buy or install software on my PC?
How soon will people be able to visit my new website?
What do the websites look like?
How easy is it?
What if I don't like the website I create?
How much does it cost?
What makes WebforAuthors unique?
How do I find out more about what is offered by WebforAuthors?
Is it safe to use a credit card when signing up?
I already have a website, how can WebforAuthors help me?
Will I have an email address with my website?
What if I want a custom designed website?
I want someone to do it all. Can WebforAuthors do it for me?
What is the real cost of having a website?
I just need a basic website, why should I use WebforAuthors?
Will you be adding new features and designs?
What if my question is not answered here?
How do I get a website with WebforAuthors?
Click the "Sign Up Now" button at the top of the page, fill out the subscription form and provide a credit card for payment. Then you are ready to login to the Account Manager and create your own website. We offer a money back guarantee, so you can't lose! Or take us up on our "Try it for FREE!" offer. To find out more about this offer, click here.
What subscription plans are offered?
Three plans are offered. Two offer full domain names and one a subdomain name.
For more information on these plans, please see the Marketing Tools and Subscription
Agreement pages.
The New Domain Plan allows you to choose and register a new domain name (e.g. jqauthor.com) and host it with WebforAuthors. Our system checks to see that the name is available and registers the name when you complete the three step sign up process.
The Domain Hosting Plan is designed for those who already own a domain name and would like to host their website with WebforAuthors. On sign up we email you the information needed to point your domain name to our servers. If you have an old website, it is easy to copy and paste text into our system and upload your image files.
The Subdomain Plan uses the WebforAuthors address plus your sign up name. For example, if you sign up as JQAuthor your web address would be jqauthor.webforauthors.com. This plan is for those who are not ready to register a domain or those who have existing sites and want to use our numerous tools.
Do I have to buy or install software on my computer?
No! Our system is completely web-based. There is no software that you need to buy, download or install on your computer to use WebforAuthors.com. You can login to your Account Manager from any computer with an internet connection and update your site.
How soon will people be able to visit my new website?
With all plans, your website is ready for your content immediately after sign up. For the two domain plans, it can take up to 24 hours for your new name or hosting change to propagate through the internet. This means it may take 24 hours before anyone can access your new website. The delay is due to the way the internet works. With the Subdomain Plan people will be able to access your website immediately.
What do the websites look like?
We offer a selection of website looks, all professionally designed to give you a website you will be proud to call your own. To see our selection, click here. To see live author sites, click the Authors button at the top of the page. We can also create a custom design just for you, click here for more information.
How easy is it?
Really easy - we promise! We have created an easy to use process that takes you through the steps needed to create your own website. Plus we support you when you need help. The hardest part is coming up with the words that describe you and your books. But then you're an author right? So you will have fun getting the words right.
What if I don't like the website I create?
We make it easy to change your website too. Whether you want to update your site to keep it fresh or to start over completely, you have the ability to do what you like. You can even switch to a different design anytime you want without redoing any of your work. If you are ever dissatisfied with our system or service, we offer a money back guarantee - see our Subscriber Guarantee by clicking here. Give us a try, you can't lose!
How much does it cost?
We keep our costs low by developing a platform that can by used by many authors. An annual subscription is very affordable at $120-$168 per year, depending on the plan you select. Click on "Sign Up Now!" to get started.
What makes WebforAuthors unique?
We build in tools and techniques that are most useful to writers and authors. Because our system shares these across many websites, we can offer our services for a fraction of what it would cost to develop a site with similar features. And even if you don't need it all today, as your success grows you will find our system has already anticipated your needs. We stand behind our products and guarantee your satisfaction with support and a money back guarantee. For more about our guarantees, click here.
How do I find out more about what is offered by WebforAuthors?
See our list of features by clicking Marketing Tools and by clicking the "Sign Up Now" button at the top of the page.
Is it safe to use a credit card when signing up?
Yes, we take security measures to assure your safety. All credit card information is encrypted and sent to our processor for approval. We use one of the largest processors in the country. To prevent unauthorized use of your credit card and fraud, we do not store or keep your credit card number or expiration date after the transaction is completed. This assures that your card information cannot be stolen from WebforAuthors and takes a lot of worry off us!
I already have a website, how can WebforAuthors help me?
You can easily move your website to our system by selecting the Domain Hosting plan. Or subscribe to our Subdomain Plan and gain access to several tools which can complement your existing website. With the Subdomain plan you can add a Forum to your website, use the Mailing List and Newsletter tools to manage your lists and send newsletters, use the Shopping Cart to sell your book and manage your orders, and more.
Will I have an email address with my website?
If you have your own domain name (i.e. you have the Domain Hosting Plan or the New Domain Plan) email accounts are included. To set up a new email account, use our Contact form to send a request with the email addresses that you want created and where to forward the messages. We will create forwarding email accounts that automatically forward your messages to the email addresses you provide. The Subdomain Plan does not include email addresses.
What if I want a custom designed website?
We will create a custom design for you. The cost is typically between $750-$1190, depending on complexity. Some limitations apply, so please contact us to discuss your needs. Your design will be integrated into the WebforAuthors system so that you will have access to all our tools and features, however the design will be exclusive to your web site and not available to anyone else. Your only other cost will be the annual subscription fee. Given the tools and features provided by our system, an equivalent site built by a web developer would cost you thousands of dollars.
I want someone to do it all. Can WebforAuthors do it for me?
If you are too busy or simply want to hand the work over to someone else, we can help. We will tailor a content management plan to meet your needs and keep the cost low. See our Product & Services page for information on our Site Creation and Content Management plans.
What is the real cost of having a website?
Costs involved with creating and maintaining a website include (1) registering the domain name, (2) creating the design, (3) creating the web pages, (4) hosting the website, and (5) updating and keeping the content current. Before making a decision, be sure each of these items are addressed. For an article explaining the basics of websites, please click here. WebforAuthors bundles all of these together, into an affordable system that gives you control over your content. You can update your site any time without incurring additional charges or waiting for someone else to do it. We have no hidden fees or charges and we provide support to help you along the way. See our story by clicking here.
I just need a basic website, why should I use WebforAuthors?
How often do you start off with something basic and then find you need more? As your success grows, your needs for a better and more capable website will also grow. By using our system, you can take advantage of built-in features as you need them, at no additional cost. If you go with less, you will end up spending more in the long run.
Will you be adding new features and designs?
Yes, we never stop working to improve our system by refining existing features, adding new ones and developing new designs. We listen to our subscribers, survey author sites and gather ideas from conferences and writing groups. In our first year we have added many features, too numerous to list here. And for 2006 we have a number of great new features and designs planned!
What if my question is not answered here?
If you have questions, please contact us by clicking here. Even if your question is not directly related to our site, we will do our best to help you out. |
