There is no need to be too concerned. You may be thinking that you are going to have to hire a graphic designer and this could cost you a fortune.
It is true- the best graphic designers are expensive! However, there are now ebook cover software programs out there that can solve all your graphic design problems. Below of I have listed some of the benefits of ebook cover software:
- You do not need to be a graphic design expert- ebook cover software enables you to design countless logos for countless ebooks without the need to be an expert. It is all inbuilt to the software for you.
- It is a quick step-by-step process- Your graphic design can be as simple as clicking a template, setting your logo options and away you go.
- You can customize your logos- Another great thing about ebook cover software is the ability to customize your logos and have them appear as YOU want them. No longer will you be frustrated trying to explain to a designer how you want your logos to appear only to be frustrated by the results. You can actually see how your cover and logos will look instantaneously.
- Optimized for online and offline viewing- Another great benefit of ebook cover software is the ability to optimize your covers for online and offline viewing. Many people print out the ebooks they purchase because they do not want to read them online. You want your ebook cover to look as good online as you do offline.
If you are going to write an ebook, you really want to be making some money out of it. The best way to make yourself look professional and boost your sales is to ensure that you have a good cover. The best way to get your covers is to get some software that will help you design graphics in a few quick steps.
If you want to give up your day job and make a living online, your best bet would be to look at what others are doing effectively and model your business on what they are doing.
Ebook marketing is a popular and extremely successful way to make money online. There are countless niches and sub-niches that you could exploit to make profits. It is not as simple as just slapping together some content though. You need to follow the tips I have mentioned below:
- Make sure that you understand your audience- You need to know the burning desires of your target audience. You need to provide an answer to the questions that they are asking. A good way to do this is through keyword research and through researching some web forums related to your chosen niche.
- Make sure that you position yourself as an expert- You need to position yourself as an expert- as someone that prospective customers will look to, to answer their burning questions. Provide your readers with valuable information and do not fill your ebook with advertising and obvious affiliate links.
- Make sure you edit your ebook- Nothing turns people off more quickly than a badly written ebook full of spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure that you edit your ebook, get a professional to do it for you.
- Make sure that your ebook looks professional- You could have the greatest content in the world but this does not necessarily mean that you are going to make your fortune. You need to make sure that you spend some time and money designing your ebook covers to ensure that your ebook looks professional.
- Make sure that you market your ebook effectively- You are not going to make any money if you do not advertise your ebook effectively. There are a variety of marketing techniques out there and you need to work out which technique will work best for your business.
Creating and selling ebooks can be a great way to make money online. If you work effectively, you can set yourself up so that you can make a great living working minimal hours.
The height and width attributes in your html code are used to tell the browser exactly what size the image is and how to display it properly. It works that way with all browsers.
If you're not familiar with html code, these attributes look like this.
Width="XXX" Height="XXX"
(XXX = the actual height and width of your image in pixels - 1 inch = 72 pixels)
Let say for example your images natural attributes are width="167" height="237".
Natural attributes means it's the actual size of the image.
By using the images natural attributes in your html code, the image will display correctly and look like the professional cover it started out to be.
You'll see the smooth clean lines and natural proportions. The cover displays as it was intended to look and does a terrific job of presenting you and your product as the professional you are.
If only life were always that easy. Unfortunately, we have to make adjustments when things don't fit.
Lets say you look at your webpage you find that your ebook cover is the wrong size to fit in that special place you want to put it. Your first temptation might be to simply alter the attribute numbers to resize the image.
DON'T!
This type of improper sizing using your html code (changing the height and width attributes) to make these type of adjustments only results in distorted images.
Always use the "actual" attributes for your images. Why? Your image is a representation of your product. It's your online salesman. You wouldn't let a "human saleman" go out into public and sell your product if he was under the influence of alcohol. You don't want your "online salesman" to look like it's had too much to drink either.
So what do you do when you've come to this road block?
The ideal solution is to plan ahead and not put yourself into this position. Figure out ahead of time what specific sizes you will need and order those sizes when your images are designed. Be sure and tell your designer what you need. Don't assume that they will automatically know.
If you find that you need a different size later on, the proper way to resize your image is by using a graphics program or hiring a cover designer to properly resize it for you. The designer may charge you a small fee, but it's worth it to look like a professional.
If you're watching your pennies, most any graphics software will do the trick. If you don't have any software to do this and you don't want to spend the money to have a designer resize the image for you, search for "Free Graphics Software" on Google and I guarantee you'll find something suitable at little or no cost.
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