You wrote a book for kids. Maybe you have illustrated one too. Now you need somewhere online that shows off your work properly, and that parents, teachers, librarians, and publishers can find without any trouble.
A plain template site will not do that job well. Kids’ books need colour, warmth and a bit of fun. They also need to load fast, look good on a phone, and make it simple for someone to buy your book or book you for a school visit.
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- what it is
At Purple Giraffe Press, we build a children’s book author website in Melbourne that does all of this. Children’s books are what we know, so your site will feel like it belongs to your story from the first click.
- what we offer
We do not believe in one size fits all. Your website should match your books, your readers, and how you actually work. Here is how we break the job down.
We know how the children’s book world works. We understand things like series pages, age ranges, teacher resource downloads, and links to booksellers or your publisher’s page. You will not need to explain the basics to us.
Every book gets its own space to shine. We design pages that show off your cover art, a short blurb kids and parents can actually read, age guidance, and links to buy or borrow the book. If you have more than one book or a series, we set up clear navigation so readers can find their way around without getting lost.
A thriller writer’s website and a picture book author’s website should not look the same. We design with your actual audience in mind, which is often parents, teachers, and young readers browsing on a tablet or phone. That changes font choices, colours, button sizes, and how much text goes on each page.
If you illustrate as well as write, or you are an illustrator looking for author-style work, we build galleries that let your art breathe. No cramped thumbnails or slow-loading pages. We set up portfolios that are easy to browse and easy to update as you add new work.
Launching a new book, running a school tour, or promoting a reading event? We built a focused landing page just for that. One clear goal per page, whether that is book sales, event sign-ups, or newsletter subscribers, with nothing distracting the reader from taking the next step.
- the details
Beyond the pages themselves, a handful of practical details make the real difference between a website that just sits there and one that actually helps your career.
- who we help
We build sites for a wide range of people in the children’s book world, including:
- what to look for
Plenty of web designers can put a page online. Fewer understand what a children’s book author actually needs from a website. When you are comparing your options, look for a few things.
- why it matters
A children’s book author website is not just a digital business card. It often does several jobs at once, and if it is set up badly, you lose chances without even knowing it.
- how it works
We keep the process simple and easy to follow, from your first message to your site going live.
We start with a chat about your books, your readers, and what you want your website to actually do for you. This might be selling books directly, getting more school bookings, or simply having a proper home online for your work.
Once we understand what you need, we give you a straightforward quote. No vague pricing and no pressure to add things you do not need.
This is where the book author's website development in Melbourne actually happens. We build your pages, set up your book listings, add your illustrations, and get everything working smoothly on desktop and mobile.
We show you the site before it goes live. You tell us what you love and what you want changed, and we make those adjustments together.
Once you are happy, we launch your site and show you how to make simple updates yourself, such as adding a new book, blog post, or event. We are also here afterwards if you need a hand or have questions once the site is live.
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- why choose us
The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher This is genuinely all we focus on, so we understand your world without a long explanation.
We do not force your books into a rigid template. Your site is built to fit your story and your readers.
You will know the cost before we start any work, with no hidden extras added later.
You can talk to us directly, in your own time zone, without waiting days for a reply.
Your books matter to you, and we treat every project that way, from the first draft of your homepage to the final launch.
No confusing tech jargon. We explain things plainly, so you always know what is happening with your site.
- author love
- pricing
Pricing depends on a few things, such as how many books you need listed, whether you need an online shop, how much illustration work needs a gallery, and whether you want extra pages like teacher resources or an events calendar.
A simple site with a handful of book pages and a contact form will cost less than a larger site with an online store, multiple series, and a resource library for schools. Illustration-heavy portfolios and custom galleries can also add to the build time, since we take care to get the artwork to look its best.
We will never ask you to commit to anything before you have a clear, upfront quote in front of you. Once we understand what you need, we tell you exactly what it will cost, so you can decide with confidence. If your budget is tight, tell us what you have in mind, and we can talk through what is realistic within it.
- explore more
We sharpen your pacing and clarity while keeping your unique voice at the centre of the story
Learn more about EditingWe create front, back, and spine layouts that grab a reader’s attention. Unlike many publishing companies for children’s books, we show you enuinely different options rather than just colour swaps
Learn more about Book Cover DesignHonest, affordable promotion that gets your children’s book seen and loved on Amazon, Kindle, and beyond
Learn more about Book PromotionWe take care of the logistics, ISBNs, and platform registrations so you don’t have to learn the technicalities from scratch
Learn more about Book Publishing ManagementWe match you with an artist who understands your characters and work through sketches together before any final painting begins
Learn more about Custom IllustrationsWe coordinate professional narration and mastering to reach families who prefer to listen during commutes or at bedtime
Learn more about Audiobooks- 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
Your books deserve a website that feels as warm and welcoming as the stories themselves. Purple Giraffe Press would love to help you build it, from your very first page to your next book launch.
Get in touch with Purple Giraffe Press today, and let’s talk about what your new author website could look like.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions Melbourne authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →Yes. We work with first-time children’s authors in Melbourne, as well as published authors, self-published writers and illustrators at every stage of their careers.
Yes. If you already have a children’s author website in Melbourne that needs a refresh, better structure, updated pages or a more professional look, we can improve what you already have.
Yes. Every children’s author website we build in Melbourne is designed to work smoothly on phones, tablets and desktop computers, since many parents, teachers and readers will visit your site from a mobile device.
Yes. We show Melbourne children’s authors how to make simple updates themselves, such as adding a new book, event, blog post or school visit detail without needing to contact us every time.
Yes. We can set up your Melbourne children’s author website with direct book sales, links to your publisher, links to booksellers or a mix of options depending on how you want readers to buy your books.
The timeline for children’s author website design in Melbourne depends on the size of the site, the number of books, the pages required and any extra features you need. We will give you a realistic timeframe as part of your quote.
Not necessarily. If you are planning a children’s author website in Melbourne but do not have all your content ready yet, we can help you plan your pages and guide you on what content will work best.
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