The background graphics of your site are equally important to your site’s effectiveness. Backgrounds should not interfere with readability of text. Again, they should complement and support desired effect of your site. Color plays an important role in choosing background graphics. Choose wisely.

When designing e-covers for your e-books or software products make sure they powerfully steer attention of your prospect to emotion that will trigger sale. Make picture fill promise your product will deliver. Remember people make purchases based upon emotions. Next they justify purchase with logic or benefits. Your graphics should satisfy emotional desire.

As you begin your search you’re obviously going to try and make sure you get best “bang for your buck”. Before you make a decision make sure all your questions are answered, preferably in writing. Some questions that you will definitely want answers for are listed below.

1) Is this person a professional? (Ask to see samples of their work)

2) Is this person trustworthy? (Ask how long they’ve been in business, and if they can provide references)

3) Are prices fair and reasonable? (Make it clear you will be getting more than one proposal on work you need)

4) Will I get quality I need? (Make sure upfront that professional you’re hiring will do revisions if necessary.)

Many of these questions can often be answered while viewing designer’s own site. It will give you an instant review of their work. Often there will also a page containing samples of their work. If not, don’t hesitate to ask.