(July 30 17:00) Mashable.com
If you’re a writer, what kind of website do you need? The answer depends a little on what kind of writer you are. A book author, for example, needs a very different kind of website than a freelance copywriter.
That’s why we love Squarespace as a website building and hosting service: It allows writers to build stunning, personalized websites to fit their needs relatively easily — and you don’t need any coding experience at all to do it. All you have to do is find the right template.
What kinds of templates does Squarespace offer?
Squarespace templates are organized into "families," with each template being a variation on a template family (such as "Brine"). Most Squarespace templates allow users to do some basic things, like create pages, blog posts, or galleries of images. You can also customize any template’s design to make it feel like your own. That said, there are some features and parameters on templates that can't be adjusted because of how they’re designed. That’s why it’s important to pick the right template for your goals. (Of course, you can always change templates down the road — but it’s easier if you pick the right template to begin with.) Read more...More about Writing, Squarespace, Apps And Software, Mashable Shopping, and Website Building
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BEST OVERALL
Bedford
This versatile template is a writer’s best friend, with the capabilities to be an excellent author page, portfolio, promotional site, blog — or all of the above.
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BEST AUTHOR PAGE TEMPLATE
Sofia
This one-page template is a great choice for published writers looking to market themselves to their readers
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BEST WRITING PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE
Avenue
Avenue is one of Squarespace’s classic portfolio templates for good reason: it’s sleek, elegant and engaging.
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BEST INTERACTIVE TEMPLATE
Mercer
A member of the Brine family, Mercer is a versatile template that brings the wow factor.
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BEST FOR BLOG WRITERS
Tudor
Highly customizable and nicely designed, Tudor is a solid template choice for writers who want their blog to be a prominent part of their site.
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BEST TEMPLATE FOR BOOK EVENTS
Cruz
For the author who wants to promote their upcoming book launch or tour, Cruz is a sophisticated template option.
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BEST TEMPLATE WITH NO IMAGES
Foundry
If you want to keep the focus solely on your words, this is the template for you.
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