Maite Dalila Rodriguez

Maite Dalila Rodriguez – Web Developer

Story-driven websites | 20+ live | For Bestseller Results | Agents click. Readers stay. Launches land. | Ex-Disney | Squarespace Expert

Overview

I build immersive, atmospheric Squarespace websites that make your readers feel like they’ve stepped directly into your world.

With 12+ years of design experience at Disney and Nike, I don’t just make 'pretty' pages, I use visual storytelling to build instant trust with agents, publishers, and your future superfans. My goal is to transform a casual visitor into a loyal subscriber so you can stop worrying about your tech and get back to your manuscript.

✦ SPECIALTY: THE BESTSELLER PLATFORM

I build author websites that make your work feel "established" before a single page is read. This is for authors ready to scale:

1- Launching or Relaunching a series branding.

2 -Querying Agents with a professional edge.

3 - Pitching film rights, press, or international deals.

✦ WHAT YOU GET: A full strategic system, not just a URL.

1 - Squarespace Expert Design: Custom, mobile-first, and SEO-optimized.

2 - Reader Conversion: Strategic "Lead Magnet" and email integration (Flodesk, MailerLite, ConvertKit).

3 -Brand Identity: Genre-aligned typography and visual storytelling.

4 - Domain Migration: Seamless switching from Wix or WordPress.

✦HOW IT WORKS:

1 - Simple. Stress-free. No "marketing fluff."

2 - Clarify: We define your brand voice and genre signals.

3 - Build: I create your visual identity and site architecture.

4 - Launch: You receive a professional platform that’s easy for you to manage

✦ WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING ✦

⭐ “Everyone—from my agent to my publisher—was impressed.” — Patricia W.

⭐ “Maite’s process is insightful, inspiring, and empowering.” — Lyssa R.

⭐ “Highly recommend her for clarity and creativity.” — Chera D.

⭐ “Down-to-earth and supportive while helping a debut novelist launch.” — Paulette B.

⭐ “Created an inviting, engaging, cohesive, and joyful website.” — Anne D.

⭐ “She went above and beyond, translating my vision into a site that’s stunning.” — Ariella I.

⭐ “A designer who will bring your story and your characters to life.” — Colleen Q.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Parenting & Families Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Fantasy Magical Realism Romantic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Works with
Squarespace
Certifications
  • User Experience Design @ General Assembly 2013
  • American University | Film & Media 2011

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2014 — Present
I specialize in brand, web, and UX designm crafting meaningful experiences that amplify voices and connect with people. I work ethically, using thoughtful tools, and aim for design that resonates with both creators and audiences.

Projects

✦ Fiction Author Website | Squarespace Design | Lead Magnet & Email Integration

A selection of fiction author website designs created in Squarespace, focused on strong visual identity, clear book presentation, and agent- and press-ready platforms for contemporary, literary, and genre fiction authors.

Squarespace Expert
Author Platform Design
High-Conversion Landing Page
Mobile-First Design
Email Marketing Integration
Domain Migration ( switching from Wix/WordPress)

Bestseller Website | Design Psychology | WordPress to Squarespace Migration

Website designs for magical realism authors that balance atmosphere and clarity, translating layered storytelling into an online presence that feels intentional, immersive, and professionally grounded.

Squarespace Expert
Author Platform Design
High-Conversion Landing Page
Mobile-First Design
Email Marketing Integration
Domain Migration ( switching from Wix/WordPress)

Non-Fiction Platform | Squarespace Expert | SEO & Brand Identity

A set of custom websites created for non-fiction and business authors, designed to clearly present expertise, ideas, and published work while supporting credibility, media outreach, and long-term professional platforms.

Squarespace Expert
Author Platform Design
High-Conversion Landing Page
Mobile-First Design
Email Marketing Integration
Domain Migration ( switching from Wix/WordPress)

✦ Children Author Website | Squarespace Design | Lead Magnet & Email Integration

Website design examples for children’s book authors, created to showcase books and creative work while maintaining a clean, professional presentation for agents, publishers, and educators.

Squarespace Expert
Author Platform Design
High-Conversion Landing Page
Mobile-First Design
Email Marketing Integration
Domain Migration ( switching from Wix/WordPress)

Fantasy Series Branding | Immersive Author Website | Lead Magnet Setup

A curated selection of fantasy author website designs created in Squarespace, focused on immersive world-building, visual storytelling, and a clear, agent-ready online presence for debut and established authors.

High-conversion landing pag / Mobile-optimized author brand / SEO-optimized website

Squarespace Expert
Author Platform Design
High-Conversion Landing Page
Mobile-First Design
Email Marketing Integration
Domain Migration ( switching from Wix/WordPress)

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Anne D.

Anne D.

Dec, 2025

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Working with Maite was what I hoped for, and more! Her background in marketing, combined with her tech savvy insight pro tips made for an overall positive experience. She is thorough in her mission to extract information to build you the website you’re looking for. At first I felt overwhelmed b...
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Ariella I.

Ariella I.

Nov, 2025

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I couldn’t be happier with the incredible work my web developer did on my website. From start to finish, she went above and beyond, translating my vision into a site that’s not only stunning, but deeply meaningful. This project is close to my heart, and she treated it with the same level of care,...
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Colleen Q.

Colleen Q.

Nov, 2025

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Maite provided a detailed, prompted self-inquiry to inspire her marketing plan. She used quotes and illustrations from my books, intimately introducing the characters, synthesizing the themes and authentically capturing my essence. Her attunement to my vision of the visual energy that aligns with...
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Kate S.

Kate S.

Mar, 2026

I consider Maite of Copper Fox a champion in my career as a writer. That is how powerful she is. She combines hard-won expertise in brand story, strategy, and design with deep knowledge of an author's branding, readership, and book sales. Every step was explained to me. Every piece of the strateg...
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Sandi M.

Sandi M.

Mar, 2026

Maite had an excellent process for getting my website project started and helping me with my author brand as well as the series brand for my novels. She turned ideas and thoughts into awesome images, designs, and pages. She was great to collaborate with, and her Squarespace knowledge and experien...
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Most recent contributions

How do you estimate how long a project will take?

For websites, depends where you are at: For writers pitching agents. Includes: Homepage · About · Contact · 1 Book ~2–3 weeks For writers building an early audience. Homepage · About · Contact · Writing Samples + Book ~3–4 weeks For promoting a release or preorder. One-page site fo...
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What was the most recent thoughtful gift you gave to a writer or a book lover?

The last gift I gave a writer? A five-year journal.

Five years later, you’ve got a time capsule of your voice, and proof of how far you’ve come.

What specific skills do you need to design author websites?

Designing an author website isn’t just about looking pretty. It’s about giving readers a place that feels like your book. The key skills you need? Storytelling → turning your voice into a digital experience. Branding → using fonts, colors, and images that feel like you. Clarity → making it ea...
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