If you write or illustrate children's books, your website is often the first place a parent, teacher, publisher, or literary agent will look you up. A tired old template, or worse, no website at all, does not do your work justice. Purple Giraffe Press helps you fix that.
We build children's author website designs in Dublin that feel as warm and inviting as the stories you write. No stiff templates. Just a website that shows off your books, your characters, and your voice, and makes it easy for people to find out more, get in touch, or buy your book.
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- what it is
Whether you have written one picture book or twenty, whether you are just starting out or you already have a following, we build the site around you. We keep the process simple, and we explain everything in plain English, so you always know what you are getting and why.
Good website design for children's authors in Dublin should feel like an extension of your books, not a generic online brochure. That is the standard we hold every project to.
- what we offer
A website for a children's book creator is not the same as a website for a regular business. It needs colour, personality and a sense of fun, while still being easy for parents and teachers to use on a phone or a tablet. Here is what a typical project includes.
We start with your books. Every title gets its own page, with a short blurb, sample illustrations (with your permission from your publisher, if needed), age range, and links to buy. If you have a series, we group them so readers can see the whole collection at a glance.
If you illustrate as well as write, or if you are an illustrator looking for your own site, we treat your artwork as the star. A children's book illustrator website design in Dublin from us usually includes a gallery that loads quickly, image protection so your artwork is not easily copied, and a simple way for art directors or publishers to see your full body of work.
Sometimes you do not need a full website. You might just need one strong page for a book launch, a school visit tour, or a new title that is about to be published. We can put together a children's book landing page design in Dublin that does one job well, with a clear call to action, whether that is signing up for a newsletter or buying the book.
Some authors only need one or two pages. Others want a full children's book website design in Dublin, with a homepage, a books section, an about page, an events page, a blog, and a contact form. We build both, and we will tell you honestly which one suits your situation, rather than upselling you on pages you do not need.
Many children's authors do school visits, library talks, and festival readings. We add an events page that is easy for you to update yourself, plus a newsletter sign-up form so you can build a mailing list of parents, teachers, and fans over time.
We can link out to Amazon, your publisher, or a local bookshop, or set up a small online shop if you sell signed copies directly. We keep the buying journey short because every extra click loses a sale.
- why it matters
There is more to this than picking a nice colour scheme. A few things matter more than people expect.
We keep all of this in mind from the very first sketch, not as an afterthought once the site is built.
- every age group
Every children's book website needs to connect with the right readers and buyers. The design, content, visuals, and navigation should reflect the age group your books are created for while making it easy for parents, teachers, and children to explore your work.
Websites for picture books focus on colourful visuals, simple navigation, illustrations, and clear information that helps parents quickly understand the story.
These websites highlight book collections, characters, and reading levels while helping parents and teachers discover suitable stories for young readers.
For older children's books, websites often focus more on themes, adventures, series information, and engaging content that builds a connection with growing readers.
Young adult author websites need a style that feels modern and relatable while showcasing books, author identity, and updates for teenage audiences.
Understanding your target age group helps us create a website design that matches your stories, attracts the right audience, and supports your goals as a children's author.
- who we help
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- why it matters
A lot of authors put this off for years, using only a Facebook page or an Instagram account. That can work for a while, but it has limits.
- what to look for
Whether you choose us or not, here are honest questions worth asking anyone before you hire them.
- how it works
We start with a short call or email chat. We want to know about your books, your readers, and what you actually want the website to do for you, whether that is selling books, getting school visit bookings, or simply looking professional to publishers.
We put together a plan showing the pages you need, roughly how the site will look, and a clear quote. No vague pricing and no surprise bills later.
This is where the site actually comes together. As author website developers in Dublin, we handle the layout, the colours, the fonts, and the technical side, while keeping you updated with drafts to look at along the way.
We add your book covers, blurbs, illustrations, biography, and any other content you provide. If you need help writing any of this, we can guide you, though the words should always sound like you, not like us.
Before anything goes live, we check the site on different screens and browsers, so it looks right whether someone is on a laptop in an office or a phone on the school run.
Once you are happy, we launch the site and show you how to make small updates yourself, such as adding a new event or a new book.
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The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher We know the difference between a picture book audience and a young adult audience, and we design accordingly.
No confusing technical terms are thrown at you to sound clever. You will always understand what we are doing and why.
We build sites you can update yourself afterwards, without needing to call us for every small change.
Every project is different, so we quote based on what you actually need, not a one-size-fits-all price list.
As an author website design services in Dublin, we are happy to meet in person or hop on a call whenever it suits you.
- clear pricing
Every author's needs are different. A simple landing page for a single book launch costs less than a full site with a shop, a blog and an events calendar. Because of that, we do not publish a flat price list. Instead, we ask about your books and your goals first, then send you a clear, written quote with no hidden extras. You will always know the full cost before any work begins.
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- pricing
The cost of a children's author website depends on the features, number of pages, design requirements, and functionality you need. A simple book landing page will have different requirements compared to a complete author website with book sections, events, newsletters, and online shop features.
We create personalised website solutions based on your goals and provide a clear quote before starting any work. Our team will guide you through the best options to create a professional website that represents your books, brand, and audience.
Share your ideas with us, and we will help you build a website that brings your children's stories to life online.
- explore more services
Whatever stage your book is at, our Dublin team can help. Explore the other services we offer children's authors near you.
Premium hardback and paperback printing, with paper weight, binding and colour accuracy checked at every step.
Learn more about Book Printing in DublinThe logistics, ISBNs and platform registrations handled for you, from finished manuscript to a book readers can buy.
Learn more about Book Publishing in DublinShort, animated trailers that give your story a voice and a face, built for social media, launches and school events.
Learn more about Book Trailers in DublinDevelopmental, line and copy editing, proofreading and manuscript assessment for picture books, early readers and junior fiction.
Learn more about Book Editing in DublinIllustration, page layout, cover design and KDP-ready formatting, built around your story for picture books and beyond.
Learn more about Book Design in DublinShare your idea and we write the whole manuscript in your voice, for children's books, fiction and personal family stories.
Learn more about Ghostwriting in Dublin- get in touch
Share your idea or manuscript and we will come back within one business day with a friendly, no-pressure plan and a free estimate.
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- ready when you are
If you have been putting off getting a proper website, or if your current one no longer fits the books you write now, we would love to help. We build custom author websites in Dublin that are made around your stories, not squeezed into someone else's template.
Get in touch for a friendly chat and a straightforward quote. There is no pressure and no jargon, just a conversation about your books and what you need.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions Dublin authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →Most straightforward author websites take between three and six weeks from our first chat to launch, depending on how much content you already have ready and how quickly we get feedback from you along the way.
We are based in Dublin and work with authors here, but we also build sites for children's authors and illustrators in London and further afield. Most of our work happens over calls and email, so location rarely gets in the way.
Yes. We often update or rebuild existing sites rather than starting from scratch, and we can usually keep your existing content, book covers, and branding while giving the site a fresher, more usable design.
No. We work with self-published authors just as often as with authors with publishing deals. If you have books to share, whether printed, self-published, or still on the way, we can build a site around them.
Yes. We build sites that are easy for you to update, and we show you how during handover, so you are not stuck waiting on us every time you want to add a new title or a school visit date.
It depends on what you need. A simple landing page costs less than a full site with a shop and blog. We always give you a clear quote after understanding your goals, rather than a generic price that may not fit your project.
Yes, alongside our Dublin clients, we regularly work with authors and illustrators in London. Distance is not usually a problem, since most of the planning and feedback happens by call or email.
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