Question 1

What is Folio?

Accepted Answer

Folio is an author website builder that lets you create a professional website with a book catalog, direct sales, blog, and custom domain. No coding required.

Question 2

Can I sell books directly from my Folio site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With the Store plan, you can sell ebooks and physical books directly from your website. Folio integrates with Stripe and Razorpay for payments and handles ebook delivery automatically. You keep 85% of every sale.

Question 3

Do I need technical skills to use Folio?

Accepted Answer

No. Folio is designed for authors, not developers. You choose your accent color, upload your books, and your site is ready. No code, no plugins, no hosting to manage.

Question 4

Can I use my own domain name?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All plans include custom domain support. Point your domain to Folio and we handle SSL, DNS configuration, and everything else.

Question 5

How is Folio different from Squarespace or WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Folio is purpose-built for authors. Unlike generic website builders, Folio has native book catalog management, series grouping, direct sales, and author-specific templates. No plugins, no themes to configure, no WooCommerce.

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