Features
Authorize sites are built differently, and that has some advantages. Here's why you should go with Authorize over the other guys.
Modern CMS
Authorize sets you up with a modern headless CMS that lets you change page content on any or all of your one-off pages and add new books and series completely on your own. This means you won't have to come back every time you need to add content to your site.
All Static Architecture
Authorize sites are completely static allowing them to be hosted directly on a CDN rather than a web server. This means 3x faster load times and 10x lower hosting costs. It's pretty awesome.
Custom-ish Design
Because Authorize sites don't use any premade themes they can have all sorts of custom designs that your average Wordpress theme just never could, but Authorize sites are designed to standardize what needn't be custom to reduce upkeep costs. We call this balance "custom-ish" design.
Fast Turn Around
You might think custom means slow development time. You'd be wrong. Every Authorize site starts with the same scaffolding code allowing them to go from customer order to live in less than a week.
Meet the team
Surprise! It's just me. Some people hate working with independent freelancers. Others love it. I get it. Personally, I think being a lone wolf has some advantages. For instance, every line of code on your site will be written by the same guy you call for support—me, and while being a sole proprietar means my throughput is limited, it also means that when I give you my word on a deadline you can hold me personally responsible. No more blaming Jim from down the hall.
Pricing
Pricing comes in two parts. To build your site we charge an up front fee. Then, if you want us to handle your hosting and provide continued support, we charge a reasonable monthly fee. Now, the prices below are just estimates. Every Authorize client gets an itemized quote breaking down and justifying every charge. So, you'll know exactly what you're getting and where your money is going before you fork over a penny.
Up Front
We'll set up your new site and teach you how it all works so you can make changes with confidence.
You get a solid custom-ish website.
We'll migrate over your old site's data if it exists.
We'll teach you how to use your new CMS.
Monthly
Let Authorize handle day-to-day upkeep so you can focus on what's important, writing.
Hosting is completely covered.
You get 2 hours of free tech support every month.
We can handle your domain too (not required).
You'll get free updates as we improve our scaffolding code.