Maite Dalila Rodriguez

Maite Dalila Rodriguez – Web Developer

Ex-Disney designer → now helping authors build a brand & website that grows their email list and connects them with niche readers

Overview

30+ author sites in. 12+ years at Disney and Nike before this. Only authors now.

You've been told to build your platform. Nobody told you what that means.

Here's what it is:

1. a website that pitches your book.

2. An email list that grows before launch.

3. Automations that sell on release day while you write the next one.

I build all three.

✦ WORK WITH ME IF YOU'RE:

→ Launching or relaunching a series

→ Querying agents and need to look legit

→ Pitching film rights, press, or international deals

→ Between books and the platform stopped working

✦ WHAT I BUILD:

→ Squarespace site. Custom, mobile-first, SEO-ready.

→ Lead magnet and email capture that grows the list.

→ Genre-aligned brand identity and typography.

→ Domain migration from Wix or WordPress if you need it.

✦ HOW IT WORKS:

We map your brand voice, genre, and reader.

I build the site, the capture, and the automations.

You launch with a system that runs while you write.

✦ WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING

⭐ "Everyone, from my agent to my publisher, was impressed." Patricia W.

⭐ "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.

⭐ "Translated my vision into a site that's stunning." Ariella I.

⭐ "A designer who brings your characters to life." Colleen Q.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management History Philosophy Psychology
Fiction
Fantasy Historical Romance Magical Realism Romantic 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)

Maite Dalila has 8 reviews

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Kate S.

Kate S.

Mar, 2026

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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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Kirsty W.

Kirsty W.

Jan, 2026

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As a debut author launching my first website, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Maite brought real care and intuition to the process, with a strong understanding of story, tone, and emotional world-building — not just design. She created a site that feels like a genuine invitation i...
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Maite Dalila R.
Working with Kristy was a dream. From the start, she trusted the process and brought such thoughtful energy to every conversation. She knew their story deeply and weren't afraid to refine and shape...
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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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Ainun A.

Ainun A.

Jul, 2026

Maite’s expertise for what an author website needs was immediately visible, with easy to understand guides, well beyond the website, into key elements that make a book business successful. She explained why various elements of the layout and design mattered and designed something that I feel refl...
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Clara S.

Clara S.

Apr, 2026

Working with Maite was a pleasure! She delivered a website that was beyond my expectations - better than I could have imagined it myself.
Maite Dalila R.
Clara, thank you so much. Watching your vision come to life was the best part. You knew exactly who you were as an author and that made everything click.

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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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