Unlike General Web Design Agencies,
we know the tropes, vibes, & expectations of romance.
We also know the challenges you face as a romance author, because we’ve been there too.
Hey-I'm Stacey
designer & fellow author
I've been building websites for romance authors for over 10 years, and I've been writing romance even longer.
I started Swoonworthy Designs because I got tired of watching fellow authors waste time and money on websites that looked pretty but didn’t sell books. I’ve built hundreds of sites at this point, so I know what converts. I know what romance readers expect. And I know how to make your site work without you having to become a tech expert.
I’m not going to sugarcoat it: building an author business is hard. But the website part? That I can handle for you.
10+ YEARS OF BUILDING AUTHOR WEBSITES HAS TAUGHT ME
Your story starts way before someone cracks open page one. Your website is where readers decide if you're their new favorite author - or just another name in their TBR pile.
WE MAKE SURE IT'S THE FIRST ONE
Your website is a part of your brand — let’s keep your story going with an online presence that stays with readers long after the story has been told.
Swoonworthy Designs is here to help you sell more books effortlessly.
And even though we might love messing with the backend of WordPress, setting up Shopify accounts, or playing around on Canva, that doesn’t mean you should be doing those things for your own author brand!
It’s not easy being an author, but luckily, with the right people in your corner, you can spend more time doing what you love, while trusting your books are being found by the right people.
WE PARTNER WITH
Our Designs Are Sweet, Spicy, and Everything In Between
here’s what keeps our clients coming back for more
AUTHOR EMPOWERMENT
Long story short: authors make more when they have strategic online presences. We want to see you thrive!
FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS
We don’t just make pretty designs — we make user-friendly, intuitive, and engaging ones too.
CLIENT-CENTERED DESIGN
No generic templates here. Every project is designed with your unique author brand and audience in mind.
take a peak
Behind the Scenes
at a few Swoonworthy favorites
Romance novels (all the subgenres — we don't discriminate in our book love)
Binge sessions of Selling Sunset, Drag Race, and anything on HGTV
Three grown boys, three chaotic cats, and way too many cups of coffee
Law & Order SVU or Criminal Minds marathons playing in the background
Long-term partnerships with our authors (we're a one-stop-shop you can keep coming back to!)
A firm belief that From Blood & Ash is the ultimate comfort read
A mission to help authors focus on writing while we handle the rest
Why we are the cat’s meow...
Hear from the Authors:
“Swoonworthy Designs was fantastic to work with. They created my shop with no issues at all quite quickly and it’s so beautiful! They are my go-to choice for any and all help.”
REESE RIVERS, AUTHOR
Are we a match made in
romance author heaven?
SWOONWORTHY DESIGNS IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
You're ready for an easier way to market your books to readers
You'd love to make more from your books and not rely on 3rd party sellers
You want to create a consistent and recognizable brand
You care about connecting with your readers and expanding your online presence
You've tried doing it yourself, and have gotten stuck or frustrated
You know you're ready for better branding and website design, but need help making it happen