Writers: 10 reasons to let KeptWeb handle your author website
You should be writing, not wrestling with your website. We keep your books, portfolio, press and newsletter signup current every month.
Month-to-month plans, cancel anytime · $0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan · You own your site
10 reasons writers hand their website to KeptWeb
Editors, agents and readers all look you up. Here's how we make sure they find your latest work.
Your latest work is front and center
New book, new byline, new essay: send it over and we add it, so your site never stops at your second-to-last project.
Portfolio and clips stay organized
We keep your writing samples and links tidy and working, which matters when an editor clicks through.
Newsletter signup that works
Your list is your most valuable asset. We check your signup form or embed is working and placed where readers see it.
Press and reviews you choose to share
Interviews, podcast appearances and coverage get added to your press page as they come in.
Events and readings kept current
Book tour dates, readings and panels updated, and past events cleared out.
Buy links that go to the right place
Retailer and preorder links checked, so readers can actually buy the book.
Looks professional to agents and editors
A clean, current site signals a working professional. We keep yours that way.
Security and backups
Updates, security checks and backups included, so your site doesn't break or get compromised while you're on deadline.
Affordable, flat pricing
Plans from $49/mo, month-to-month. Cancel anytime online or by email.
You own your site and content
Your words and your website belong to you.
What to ask any website provider
Whoever looks after your website, whether it's a freelancer, an agency or us, these questions help you compare. Here are our answers.
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| Question to ask | KeptWeb's answer |
|---|---|
| What's included every month? | Uptime monitoring, tested updates, backups, a monthly security scan, small edits by plan and a plain-English report |
| What does it cost, and is the price fixed? | Flat monthly: $49 / $99 / $149 |
| Is there a contract? | Month-to-month, cancel anytime online or by email ($0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan) |
| Who owns the site, domain and accounts? | You do. They stay in your name, and you keep everything if you leave |
| When can I reach you, and how fast do you reply? | Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm PT: within 2 business days on Basic, 1 on Growth, and the same business day on Pro for requests received by 2 pm PT |
| What if an update breaks something? | We fix it or roll back to the last good backup at no extra cost, on every plan |
| Who handles adding new books, clips & press? | We do, as part of your plan's small edits |
Our promise
The terms we put in writing.
Month-to-month
Month-to-month plans, cancel anytime. $0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan. Cancel online or by email.
You own everything
Your site, files, domain and hosting accounts stay in your name.
A plain-English monthly report
Every month we tell you what we updated, checked and changed.
A dedicated point of contact
One KeptWeb contact who knows your site handles your requests.
Plans at a glance
Three flat monthly plans, month-to-month. $0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan. Cancel anytime online or by emailing hello@keptweb.com.
- Basic, $49/mo: uptime monitoring every 5 minutes, regular backups and monthly tested updates on WordPress (Squarespace, Wix and Shopify use their own platform backups), a monthly security scan, 1 small edit per month, and a reply target of 2 business days.
- Growth, $99/mo: everything in Basic, plus weekly tested updates, up to 4 small edits per month, Google Business Profile updates, 1 blog post per month, and a reply target of 1 business day.
- Pro, $149/mo: everything in Growth, plus up to 10 small edits per month, 2 blog posts per month, basic SEO, and a same-business-day reply target for requests received by 2 pm PT, Mon–Fri.
A small edit is a change that takes about 30 minutes or less, such as updating text, swapping an image, or changing hours or prices. New website builds: Starter $349, or $0 with any 12-month plan; Business $849, or $0 with a 12-month Growth or Pro plan; Store $1,849, or $499 with a 12-month Pro plan. $0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan; if you cancel early, you pay only the unpaid part of the build fee (see how it's calculated).
Related KeptWeb services
Learn more about what's included: website monitoring, updates and backups, website security, small edits, website design and building, and how onboarding works.
Questions writers ask us
Can you connect my newsletter provider?
Yes. We can add or update the signup form or embed from the newsletter service you already use.
I have a launch coming up. Can you add a book page?
Yes. Small updates are included by plan, and new pages are $99 each if you need more.
Can you build an author website from scratch?
Yes. Starter (1–5 pages) is $349 or $0 with any 12-month plan.
Is there a contract?
Not for monthly plans on their own. Maintenance plans are month-to-month and you can cancel anytime online or by email. $0 and discounted builds need a 12-month plan; if you cancel early, you pay only the unpaid part of the build fee (see how it's calculated).
Do I own my website?
Yes. Your website and content belong to you, not us.
Who owns the hosting and logins?
You do. Your domain, hosting and site logins stay in your name, and you can remove our access at any time.
How fast do you respond?
Support hours are Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm PT. Our reply targets: Basic: within 2 business days. Growth: within 1 business day. Pro: the same business day for requests received by 2 pm PT; later requests get a reply the next business day.
What is the free website review?
Send us your URL and we take a look at your current site and tell you what we would fix or freshen up first. There's no cost and no obligation.
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