Frequently Asked Questions

The Author Spot is designed for both new and established authors who need an online presence but do not want to become technology experts. Platform options range from a simple author presence for a new writer to custom-branded platforms for established authors.

No. The Author Spot is specifically designed for authors who are uncomfortable with—or simply uninterested in—managing website technology. TAS handles hosting, maintenance, updates, and many of the technical details behind your platform. (Get Started)

No. An Author Spot platform can combine an author website with book sales, hosting, book previews, promotional videos, social-media distribution, branding, technical support, and other services. The goal is to provide an ongoing author platform rather than simply build a website and send you on your way. (Get Started)

The Launching Spot is The Author Spot’s entry-level platform for authors beginning their authorpreneur journey. It includes an author website using a gallery theme, an eBook preview reader, a connection to an existing point-of-sale system, a contact form, promotional videos, and social-media distribution. (Get Started)

Spot’s Choice is designed for authors who are ready to expand their online presence and build their brand. It adds greater customization and dedicated content areas for an author’s books, biography, blog, and other information while retaining the promotional features of the Launching Spot. (Get Started)

The Pro Spot is designed for authors with an established brand or growing audience who need more control over their website and book sales. It includes a custom-themed author website, built-in eBook reader, dedicated pages, recurring promotional videos, social-media distribution, and a built-in eStore supporting print books, eBooks, and audiobooks.

At the time of this writing, the TAS social media array includes: YouTube, the TAS Blog, Odysee, Rumble, Instagram, BigMarker, Goodreads, as well as a couple newcomers that specialize in marketing for authors. (Get Started)

The Custom Spot is a one-of-a-kind author platform designed around an author’s specific brand and marketing requirements. Because every Custom Spot project is different, TAS begins with a design consultation and prepares a custom quote based on the project’s scope. (Get Started)

The best platform depends on where you are in your author journey. The Launching Spot is aimed at authors getting started, Spot’s Choice provides room for a growing brand, The Pro Spot adds advanced branding and built-in book sales, and The Custom Spot is intended for authors who need a completely customized solution.

Current standard pricing is $39 per month or $390 per year for The Launching Spot, $69 per month or $690 per year for Spot’s Choice, and $99 per month or $990 per year for The Pro Spot. Custom Spot projects are individually quoted after consultation. (Get Started)

Yes. The Pro Spot’s built-in eStore supports print books, eBooks, and audiobooks. Authors using other platforms can connect their Author Spot website to an existing sales system.

Yes. Author Spot platforms include a built-in eBook preview reader that allows visitors to preview digital book content directly through the author’s platform. (Get Started)

Yes. The Author Spot can provide individual book pages where readers can learn about a title, view information about the book, and access available sales and reader-engagement features.

Yes. The Author Spot offers domain services including domain registrar setup, nameserver configuration, and configuration of multiple domain names when needed. (Get Started)

Yes. eCommerce services can include eStore setup, payment-processor integration, and QR codes that direct readers to online sales pages. (Get Started)

The Launching Spot includes three promotional videos per year, Spot’s Choice includes six videos per year, and The Pro Spot includes twelve videos per year—approximately one video every four months, every two months, and every month respectively. (Get Started)

The Author Spot produces author interviews, book videos, book-review videos, author commentary, and other promotional video content. TAS handles the technical production so the author can concentrate on the message and the book. (Get Started)

Yes. Social-media distribution is included with the standard Author Spot platform plans. TAS uses multiple online channels to help extend the reach of author and book videos. (Get Started)

Yes. Marketing options include author and book listings, promotions through The Author Spot blog, reader-review integration, and other promotional opportunities within The Author Spot’s online network. (Get Started)

You do not need to be an experienced presenter. The Author Spot helps plan author interviews and promotional content before production, allowing the conversation and material to be prepared around your comfort level and your books. (Get Started)

Yes. TAS Cloud hosting includes daily backups to help protect an author’s website and its content if something goes wrong. (Get Started)

Yes. The Author Spot manages the hosting and technical maintenance behind the platform so authors are not responsible for routine server and website administration. (Get Started)

Yes. Technical support is available for Author Spot clients, and additional support services can include live assistance, one-on-one training, and help learning automation tools. (Get Started)

TAS uses multiple security safeguards such as active firewalls and blacklist services as part of its managed hosting environment, and maintains regular backups of author platforms. The technical details are managed behind the scenes so authors do not have to configure website security themselves. (Get Started)

Available services include domain assistance, platform add-ons, marketing and promotion, hosting services, eCommerce, branding and design, video production, technical support, and AI and automation services. (Get Started)

Yes. Branding and design services can include book-cover design, author-brand graphics, custom themes, and assistance for authors creating some of their own promotional materials. (Get Started)

Yes. AI and automation are available as additional services, including assistance with AI tools, automation, and AI-related audiobook production. (Get Started)

Yes. Platform features can be expanded as an author’s needs change, and available add-ons include author blogs and custom website themes. (Get Started)

No. You do not need to know which platform or technical services you need before contacting TAS. The purpose of the initial consultation is to understand your author journey and determine which combination of services makes sense for you. (Get Started)

Yes. The Author Spot offers multiple platform levels plus individual upgrades and add-ons, allowing an author’s online presence to expand as their catalog, audience, marketing needs, and brand grow. (Get Started)

The Author Spot combines the website with the services that surround it—hosting, book sales, video production, promotion, branding, maintenance, and technical support. Instead of expecting authors to assemble and manage those services themselves, TAS brings them together around one goal:

Go on and write—we’ll handle the tech. (Get Started)