Built by an Author, for Authors

Page and Pixel Designs was founded by someone who knows exactly what it's like to struggle with tight budgets while trying to build a professional author platform.

My Story

As an indie author myself, I've been there. I've stared at website quotes that cost more than my entire book marketing budget. I've settled for cheap templates that looked amateur and didn't reflect the quality of my writing.

When I realized authors were being priced out of professional-quality sites — or stuck choosing between "expensive" and "embarrassing" — I built the solution I wish had existed. A platform designed from the ground up for indie authors, by someone who actually lives in that world.

My mission is simple: give every author the professional platform their work deserves, at prices that make sense for our budgets.

How We Keep Costs Low (While Maintaining Quality)

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One Platform, Every Author

Every author site runs on the same purpose-built platform. One investment in quality infrastructure means you benefit from it without paying to build yours from scratch — that's how we keep the price at $50 instead of $5,000.

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No Agency Overhead

No account managers, no project coordinators, no layers of staff. Just one developer who built the platform and maintains it. When there's no overhead to cover, the savings pass straight to you.

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Purpose-Built for Authors

Every theme, every feature, and every design decision was built specifically for indie authors from day one — no adapting a generic template to your needs, no charging you for what doesn't apply.

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Self-Service, No Waiting

You manage your own content through your author dashboard. No back-and-forth, no waiting on a developer for every small change. Your time and ours both cost money — this saves both.

Honest Pricing That Makes Sense

We believe in transparent pricing. Here's how our costs compare to typical website development:

Typical Website Costs

Basic Author Website $1,500 - $3,000
+ Blog Integration $500 - $800
+ E-commerce Features $800 - $1,500
+ Custom Design $1,000 - $2,000
Total with Features $3,800 - $7,300
Our Promise

Page & Pixel Pricing

Setup Fee $50 - $250
Monthly Hosting $5/month
$250 Maximum Policy

No matter what features you add—blog, e-commerce, galleries, a new theme for your genre—your setup will never exceed $250.

Year 1 Total $110 - $310

Note: Monthly hosting starts when you launch. Storage upgrades available for +$10-40/month if needed.

You Save $3,490 - $7,190

That's money you can invest in editing, cover design, marketing, or your next book!

Our Values

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Transparency

We're honest about our methods, our pricing, and our process. No hidden fees, no surprises.

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Your Control

Your website should reflect your vision. Pick your theme, choose your features, and manage every word and image yourself from your author dashboard.

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Quality

Affordable doesn't mean compromise. Every website meets professional standards.

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Author-First

We understand the unique challenges of the indie publishing world because we live it too.

Believe in What We're Building?

Not ready to start your own site — or just want to help more indie authors access affordable professional websites? Voluntary contributions help us keep subscription prices low and the platform running for everyone.

No account needed. This is entirely optional, with no goods or services provided in exchange.

Help Keep Author Sites Affordable

Ready to Get Started?

Let's build something amazing together—without breaking your budget.

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