Here are a couple of sites that actually specialize almost exclusively in designing cover art. However, remember, my recommended approach is to visit ebook web sites and query about good covers you see there.
www.absolutecovers.com
www.ebook-cover-art.com
Free graphics software
www.irfanview.com - Because it's free, I thought it worthy of mention. This program is not specifically for ebook covers, but it contains all the tools you would need to custom-design your own cover. And it doesn't cost a thing.
Ebook cover software for purchase, FYI only
Although I recommend outsourcing to get custom designs, here are a couple ebook-cover-design programs available for purchase.
www.ecovergenerator.com
www.ecoverstudio.com
Third party payment processors
Use a third party payment processor that has a recognizable name or is a large, popular organization. This will make potential customers feel secure and therefore more likely to give their credit card numbers in exchange for your ebook. Here are a few.
https://www.paypal.com
www.verisign.com
https://www.Authorize.com
Ebook discussion forum
Here's a place where you can hook up with other people who are in the ebook business. You an ask questions, help others, or just lurk. It's an immutable fact that there will always be negativity and spam on public message boards. Especially because the ebook business is heavy in Internet marketing, you may have to sift through advertising posted by other participants from time to time. But you could also learn a lot, and also enjoy cyber socializing with people doing what you're doing.
www.ebook88.com/forum.htm
Ebook resales, FYI only
I don't recommend ebook resales at all. But to give you a couple examples of what I discussed in a previous chapter of this ebook, here are a couple resale sites.
www.ebookathon - beware of popups
www.bizzydays.com - beware of popups
Monday, June 8, 2009
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