Mark Hatter

Mark Hatter – Web Developer

Experienced Web Designer. I create beautiful websites that sell YOU and YOUR books. Check the 5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews from my happy clients!

Overview

Hello,

I'm Mark, a passionate reader who really understands what an author needs from their website.

ABOUT ME

I am a professional Web Designer and Developer with over 11 years of real-world experience designing great websites for people and businesses worldwide.

I love designing websites that look amazing, and above all, promote YOU and YOUR books!

Whether you are releasing your first book or are an established author, I will be delighted to help.

WHY ME?

My focus is ALWAYS on Great Design, Professional Development, and meeting the SPECIFIC NEEDS of every client.

THE DETAILS:

Each website is designed specifically for YOU. I do not use templates, so you are getting a unique design.

I create modern, engaging website designs using current technologies.

I can meet deadlines when required (for a book launch, etc.)

Each website project includes:

An initial consultation to discuss your requirements, visual style and goals for the website.

Additional calls when required.

Complete design and development of your website, built collaboratively with your feedback at each stage.

SEO (Technical setup — so that your site is ready to rank on Google, etc)

Responsive design (Your site will look and work great on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices)

Social Media integration and newsletter sign-ups (if required)

Training in using, updating, and maintaining your site. (via video call)

Ongoing assistance after the project completion.

Your finished website will:

Connect you to your readers!

Look amazing!

Work the way YOU want it to.

Connect to your social media platforms.

Help you to build a mailing list of potential readers.

Be easy to maintain.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME

If you would like a custom-designed author website, Mark is your best choice. He is an absolute professional and also has an eye for design. Always polite and responsive, I found I could bounce ideas off him and he will give you his honest opinion and work with you to find the best way to make your ideas appear in the virtual space that is 100% yours! I wanted the cover of my debut sci-fi book, THE WATCHERS, to be the home page for my author site. Mark worked his magic and viola, a visual feast with the ability to scroll! Mark is the quintessential quiet achiever; someone clever and knowledgeable you can trust to design an original site.

J.P. MacDonald

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"Mark did a wonderful job with my website. He is professional and very creative. I highly recommend Mark’s services."

Ta'Shay Mason

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Mark was knowledgeable, talented, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. He understood my vision, made suggestions that improved the final product, and created not only a user-friendly and functional design but also a backend experience that improved functionality for my client.

I am delighted with the outcome and had a great experience working with Mark. I would happily refer him to other clients and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again.

Alicia Curran

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I look forward to working with you.

Mark

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Children's Contemporary Fiction Humor & Comedy Mystery & Crime
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Computers & Internet Travel
Works with
Shopify Squarespace Wix WordPress

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2017 — Present
After working in the corporate IT sector for over 15 years, I decided to become a freelance Web Designer and Developer in 2017 I began creating websites for writers in 2021 and now focus on helping authors as much as I can. I have also developed websites for large companies such as Massachusetts BioMedical Initiatives, worked on marketing campaigns for Dorrington property investment, and maintained large company websites like Gaslow Direct Before becoming a freelance designer, I worked for companies including: Dorling Kindersley (Book publishers) Panasonic Sony Entertainment UK BlackBerry and Nokia

Projects

J.P. MacDonald (https://jpmacdonaldbooks.com)

J. P. MacDonald is a science fiction author and wanted an eye-catching website to promote her new book "The Watchers"

The site uses the cover artwork throughout the site to create an eye-catching design that should catch the readers' attention.

Creating this site was a pleasure, and I look forward to reading the book!

Alandra Knight adult romance author, website - alandraknight.com 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!!

Alandra wanted to represent the colorful, fiery nature of her books in a new website design. The more color the better!
The website also includes an online shop for selling signed books and other merchandise.

If you would like a website that tells the story of YOUR books, please get in touch!

Ta'Shay Mason children's author, animated website (https://belshayhouse.com/) 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!!

Ta'Shay writes beautifully illustrated books about dealing with grief and coming to terms with loss as a child.

She wanted a website that would appeal to children as well as adults with cute animations and an online store to sell her books.

Check out the scuba diving dog on the books page!

Please contact me if you would like a beautiful website that tells your story!

Massachusetts BioMedical Initiatives

MBI help emerging life sciences companies advance from concept to clinical trials, create jobs, and promote economic development.

My brief was to design and develop a modern website to showcase MBI's facilities and services.

I created a custom WordPress theme with multiple post types to allow simple, organized content management.

SongLockr

I designed a landing page with custom animation for a Music Copyright company.

A traveling life

A responsive WordPress website for travel writer and content creator Brianne Miers

Abigail Chen, crime fiction author

A website design template for authors.
In this instance, it has been styled to suit a crime fiction author.

Emma Hayes, children's author

A fully responsive, animated website design template for authors.
In this instance, it has been styled to suit a children's fiction author.

This site includes custom coded and very cute animation!

Mark has 3 reviews

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Jane L.

Jane L.

Dec, 2024

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If you would like a custom designed author website, Mark is your best choice. He doesn't use templates, and you aren't locked into pricey third-party add-ons. He is an absolute professional and also has an eye for design. Always polite, punctual and responsive, I found that I could bounce ideas o...
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Mark H.
Hi Jane, Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you and I wish you lots of luck with the book Thanks Mark
Alandra K.

Alandra K.

Mar, 2023

Mark went above and beyond my expectations for the new web design! He's very easy to work with and very professional. He's prompt at responding to messages even with the time difference. I highly recommend his work.
Mark H.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure working on your new website! I wish you lots of luck with the new books!
TaShay M.

TaShay M.

Mar, 2023

Mark did a wonderful job with my website. He is professional and very creative. He responds in a timely manner. I highly recommend Mark’s services.
Mark H.
Thank you! I'm so glad you're happy with the finished site. It was great to work with you and I wish you luck with the books in the future! Mark

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