Comments on: Help Me Select Social Media Marketing Book Cover Design

By: Teresa Foss

Teresa Foss — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:37:18 +0000

Definitely the first one Bernie!

By: Lesley Peters

Lesley Peters — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:53:43 +0000

Bernie,

Yes, agreed with everyone else. I’d like to see the two blocks a lighter color. Your name would stand out a bit more.

Best of luck!

Lesley Peters

By: Steve Tingiris

Steve Tingiris — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:25:50 +0000

Oh yea, the first one has it.

By: Susan Sampaio

Susan Sampaio — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:19:51 +0000

Definitely like the first one better – I think your name should be higher up and the forword be at the bottom – just makes more sense. Also, the cut-outs of the people isn’t very “web 2.0″. I would adopt the current vista-icon-like look, that more people would relate to upon first glance. Would help tie in the title, too. Good luck!

By: Martin Grobisen

Martin Grobisen — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:25:05 +0000

I hate to do this, but I actually agree with the majority. unheard of!

By: Billie Ginther

Billie Ginther — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:24:28 +0000

It’s all about bridging the gap…first one is clear winner for me.

By: Ron Licata

Ron Licata — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:21:39 +0000

I must concur with the concensus, the first one appeals to me as well. I really like the idea of your name bridging the gap.

Looking forward to the book!

By: Marijo Tinlin

Marijo Tinlin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:01:21 +0000

The first one looks cleaner with your name in the middle and with a box around it.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:59:03 +0000

Thanks for all the great input folks! The first one with my name centered is my favorite choice as well.

I also received input on alternate designs, which are very subjective.

Mike Volpe’s idea is an interesting one. He’s right that I wouldn’t have the time to pull it off.

The book is mostly going to be sold online. I will promote it through my social network by sharing excerpts of it including interviews with many of the interesting people in the book. I’ve already started doing that and more will follow.

Thanks again! Much appreciated!

By: susan kuhn frost

susan kuhn frost — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:55:50 +0000

Something bothers me about the visuals though. Honestly, my first thought was that this was a so-so book, a cut below. As you know, that initial positioning impression is the purpose of a book cover, so I am not sure you have been served well by your cover designer. And I doubt that what is between the covers is “so-so.”

If I wrap thoughts around that initial gut feeling, they center on the stick figures. The idea of visual bridging is a very powerful one, but it is executed poorly. The colors and shapes are simplistic, when the subject you write about is anything but simple. Hence the impression to me is “dumbed down.”

Take a look at the Dummies series – their covers are visually complex. There is a reason.

I’ve worked with cover designers before, so this is an informed and reaction. We spend all our time writing, but it’s the cover that makes or breaks sales.

Be careful who you are asking….it should be people like me who don’t know you, not just people who know and love you!