For publishing-first sites
Build a readership on writing you actually own.
Start with a readable public site, publish posts from the admin, and keep exports and backups close as the archive grows.
Launch checklist
What your first session should produce
Blog ready on day one
SEO defaults included
Exports stay available
Practical workflow
Built around the few moves that get a real site live.
Publish a real first post
Replace sample writing with one piece that sets the tone and gives the homepage something current to point at.
Make the archive discoverable
Use descriptions, social previews, and categories so readers can find the right entry point.
Protect the body of work
Use backups and exports as the writing archive becomes more valuable.
Recommended starter
Start with the writer template and the artist setup path.
This keeps signup, onboarding, and lifecycle follow-up aligned with the same segment data now reported in the growth dashboard.
Template guidance
What to customize before you send the link.
The template examples are mock sites, so this page focuses on the practical launch work: what to replace, what to keep, and when the paid plan starts to matter.
Is this only for blogs?
No. The writing template gives posts and archives priority, but it still includes an about page, forms, pages, backups, and export paths.
What should I do before sharing it?
Publish one real post, tune the about copy, and confirm the post description and social preview so shared links feel intentional.
Recommended plan path
Start free, then upgrade when the site starts doing work.
For writer sites, the first paid step is usually core: Core is usually enough until you need a custom domain and more room for a serious archive.
Best for first publish
Free
Start from a template example, launch on a hosted subdomain, and replace starter content before you pay.
When this plan makes sense
Use Free until the site has your real homepage, at least one real content item, and a shareable contact path.
No credit card required.
Upgrade happens inside your admin whenever you need it.
Best for public launch
Core
Make the site fully yours when you are ready to send prospects to it.
When this plan makes sense
Upgrade to Core when the site is ready for your own domain, clean branding, and regular publishing.
$90/year total, save $18. Most serious solo sites should land here.
Upgrade happens inside your admin whenever you need it.
Best for client delivery
Studio
Add collaboration, private client workflows, and automation once the site is part of operations.
When this plan makes sense
Upgrade to Studio when client pages, teammates, forms, API keys, or webhooks become part of delivery.
$290/year total, save $58. For client work, teams, and automation-heavy setups.
Upgrade happens inside your admin whenever you need it.
Best for shops running multiple sites
Agency
Run client sites at scale: white-label admin, bulk seats, fair-use headroom, and reseller-friendly terms.
When this plan makes sense
Choose Agency when you are operating a roster of client sites and need bulk seats, white-label, and contract flexibility.
$1990/year total, save $398. Custom contracts and white-label terms available.
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Related paths
More pages for this use case.
Template
Writer Website Template
Start a writer website with blog posts, archive pages, SEO, forms, backups, and a live CMS.
Guide
Writer website owned archive checklist
A writer site should give readers an owned home for the best work and the next action.
Comparison
Compare LayoutPages with other tools
See when LayoutPages fits better than a general website builder or plugin-heavy CMS.
Next step
Start a writer site from the closest template.
For a writing site, publish one real post, tune the about page, and confirm the archive metadata.