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Content Library — Testimonials, FAQs, Milestones & Events

How to use your website's content library to add testimonials, FAQs, milestones, and news/events — rich sections that bring your author website to life.

Updated April 10, 20261 views

The Content Library is a collection of special content types that extend your author website beyond pages and blog posts. These sections add social proof, timeline context, and dynamic content that makes your site feel alive and professional.

What You'll Learn

  • What the Content Library includes
  • How to create and manage each content type
  • Where content library items appear on your website
  • Best practices for each section

Accessing the Content Library

Navigate to Website > Content from the sidebar. You'll see tabs for each content type:

  • Testimonials
  • FAQs
  • Milestones
  • News/Events

Testimonials

Reader testimonials add powerful social proof to your website.

Adding a Testimonial

  1. Click the "Testimonials" tab
  2. Click "+ New Testimonial"
  3. Fill in:
    • Quote — the reader's words (e.g., "The Shadow King kept me up all night — I couldn't put it down!")
    • Author Name — who said it (e.g., "Jessica R.")
    • Source — where the review is from (e.g., "Amazon Review," "BookAuth Review," "BookTok")
    • Rating — optional star rating (1-5)
    • Featured — toggle to highlight on your homepage
  4. Click "Save"

Best Practices

  • Curate 5-10 of your best reviews from across platforms
  • Include the reviewer's name or handle for authenticity
  • Mix reviews from different books to showcase your range
  • Update regularly with fresh reviews from new releases

Where They Appear

Testimonials display in a carousel or grid section on your website's homepage (if your theme supports it).

FAQs

A FAQ section answers common reader questions directly on your website.

Adding an FAQ Entry

  1. Click the "FAQs" tab
  2. Click "+ New FAQ"
  3. Fill in:
    • Question — the common question
    • Answer — your response (supports basic formatting)
    • Category — optional grouping (e.g., "Books," "Events," "General")
    • Order — position in the list
  4. Click "Save"

Common FAQ Questions for Authors

Category Example Questions
Books "When is the next book coming out?" "What order should I read the series?"
Reading "Do you have audiobooks?" "Are your books on Kindle Unlimited?"
Events "Do you attend book signings?" "How can I request an appearance?"
Personal "What inspired you to start writing?" "What's your writing routine?"
ARC "How do I become an ARC reader?" "When do you open ARC campaigns?"

Where They Appear

FAQs display as an accordion section — questions visible, answers expand on click.

Milestones

Milestones create a visual timeline showcasing your author journey.

Adding a Milestone

  1. Click the "Milestones" tab
  2. Click "+ New Milestone"
  3. Fill in:
    • Title — what happened (e.g., "Published First Novel")
    • Date — when it happened
    • Description — brief details
    • Icon — optional icon type (book, trophy, star, etc.)
  4. Click "Save"

Milestone Ideas

  • Published first book
  • Reached 1,000 readers
  • Won an award or contest
  • Completed a series
  • Reached a subscriber milestone
  • First ARC campaign
  • Full-time author milestone

Where They Appear

Milestones display in a chronological timeline, typically on your About page or a dedicated Milestones page.

News / Events

Keep your website current with upcoming events and announcements.

Adding a News Item / Event

  1. Click the "News/Events" tab
  2. Click "+ New Item"
  3. Fill in:
    • Title — event or news title
    • Date — when it is (for events) or when announced (for news)
    • Description — details, location, registration links
    • Type — News or Event
    • Featured — toggle to highlight on your homepage
  4. Click "Save"

Event Types

  • Book signings and readings
  • Virtual author Q&A sessions
  • Book launch parties
  • Conference panel appearances
  • Podcast guest appearances
  • Online workshops

Where They Appear

News and events show in a timeline or list in your website, typically on the homepage or a dedicated Events page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I reorder content library items?
A: Yes. Drag and drop items to reorder them within each content type.

Q: Is there a limit to how many items I can add?
A: There's no strict limit per content type. Keep your content curated — quality over quantity.

Q: Can I hide content library sections from my website?
A: Yes. If you don't add any items to a content type, that section doesn't appear on your website.

Related Articles

  • Your Author Website — Overview
  • Creating & Managing Pages
  • Customizing Your Website Theme & Design

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