There are many different ways to get graphics for the cover of an ebook today, but the methods that I've found the most effective vary greatly in price. I've used 7 different ebook software packages and I have also used professional graphic designers.

To have a custom made graphic design from a professional it typically starts at $200. I've gotten bids as high as $600 to have a square inch graphic built to help me brand my ebooks.

I have also tried various software packages that were complicated to use, and cost $85+ each.

The best solution I have found is the $19.99 "Instant Cover Creator" that can be found at Ecover Creator. I use it for all of my ebooks and it creates professional looking graphics in 3 clicks, it takes less than 10 seconds to create an ecover with this software.

You can also make money from the ecover creator in other ways other than just selling your ebooks or using them to gain opt-ins.

This software also comes with a MASTER resale license, meaning that it can be sold for any price you wish (recommended value of $37) and you can sell the resale license to it.

It also has a great affiliate program, where all you need to do is a set up a free ClickBank account and you can earn a 65% commission on all sales that you generate with a 60 day tracking cookie. To get more information check out the ecover affiliate program.