I've created quite a few cover images on Steemit over the past few months. As simple as it might seem, it is more challenging than you think! Sizing is key and everyone you ask suggests a slightly different size. You can see that I have played with the sizing and viewing ratio to get some pretty unique covers. I test each design to ensure it works well on various devices and screen sizes - up to 5k Retina. It will look good on almost every size screen down to mobile (in landscape​ view). To get a layout that will have floating overlaid text when you upload it, it takes more than one shot to do it. There are no "templates" or specs to design from quite yet and these will almost certainly change many times over in the future. That is why I offer options for basic, as well as complex designs. I will lay that out in detail in this post.

From basic design to one-of-a-kind. No matter what you're after - I've got you covered.

My Works (images are clickable links to see them live!):

^{Hive account@sylviamiller's cover image, requested in a post from her hubs Hive account@jackmiller. This cover design was the start of great friendship and some incredible things to come! Just wait!!!}

^{Hive account@thriveordie's cover image, thanks to my fellow design creative Hive account@thatsweeneyguy considering me for the opportunity to design the cover for his project. Major respect points for that guy! Check out his project - just click the image above!}

^{Hive account@steemfreelancers guild • #sfg • website: STEEM FREELANCER'S GUILD • founded by: Hive account@thatsweeneyguy • This one is another I'm proud of just to be considered for! Like I said, major respect for Hive account@thatsweeneyguy for supporting a fellow #sfg member, designer and daddy daycare! Yet another great bond that will bring amazing things in the future - be on the lookout!}

^{Hive account@finnian's cover image design • birch forest with subtle shadow work in the center to enhance the legibility of the ABOUT ME text (important stuff!). Thanks to him, Steemit is my new outlet - he invited me! Hive account@finnian is a longtime​ friend and founder of Liberty Professionals, a Residential Security Expert and Private Investigator. I'm grateful for his consideration​ on many of his projects over the years and I'm currently working on a few projects for him.}

^{My first design won me 10 SBD in a cover image contest thanks to the one & only Hive account@ausbitbank! This is where I really started picking up Steem.. Much love for my Aussie mates keeping the dream alive for many of us minnows. YOU HAVE MY WITNESS VOTE!! I'm still riding high off that win Hive account@ausbitbank ✌️😎}

^{Hive account@kryptocek's cover image fresh from the creation station! Another great person that I recently encountered on Steemit, thanks to Hive account@boatsports90, who stepped up and offered me an opportunity to make him some icons (got him covered when he decides he is ready for a Steemit cover image😉). He introduced me to Hive account@kryptocek and now we are all geared up for 2018! These two guys have been so appreciative​ and supportive.}

THE TRUSTED

The blockchain functions on trust and so does business. So do I. When we synergize, we get greater results. Once we have established trust and a working relationship - you can absolutely expect far greater output from me.

⚠️ ANY IMAGE YOU PROVIDE MUST BE: ⚠️

Your media (proof required), have license to use the media if it is not yours (proof required), or Public Domain (proof required)

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You are asked to provide media and proof of either ownership, license/usage​ rights, or public domain / cc0 media with the link to the source so that I may verify. I can also source media for you if you wish - you tell me what you would like and I will bring back examples (included in the pricing)

ESTIMATED PRICING

^{Price is determined prior to design and design will commence once payment is received. I take an average price at the time of proposal and the client will pay the equivalent USD value (which I will 'lock in' at time of agreement) in STEEM or SBD.}

LEVEL	INFO	PRICE
I. Barebones	basic cover image	~ $10 equiv. SBD/STEEM
II. Upgrade	enhanced cover image	~ $20 equiv. SBD/STEEM
III. Full-Steem	custom cover image	$30 equiv. SBD/STEEM and up

^{ESTIMATED PRICING: Every job is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all 😉}

🎟	WHAT'S INCLUDED
Level I	you provide media, no further enhancements, you will receive [3] covers {alternates} - I will ensure ABOUT ME text is legible - no other modifications will be made other than sizing your image for the cover.
Level II	you provide media (photos and png files) and I will provide 3 concept designs, which we will choose the best one, refine together and finalize. Test'n'tune included (sometimes it takes some refining)
Level III	you provide media and I provide something out of this world. I will create 3 custom concepts to work from and we will refine the best one together. Completely custom options available. Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean I can't Steem it!

NEED ME TO SOURCE IMAGES FOR YOU TO PICK? It is included! 3 images per your description, we will use your favorite of the 3.

I can source media for you if you prefer - we can negotiate that into pricing on individual/per request basis.

@GROW-PRO's PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM

For those who wish to get a cover design from me:! don't worry if you don't have a bunch of steem or sbd handy! There is another way! Please tell me why you would like a cover and what you might include if you had Hive account@grow-pro design you one. There is a PAY IT FORWARD program that I have that will place you on a list of mine. Just comment letting me know you would like to be added to the PAY IT FORWARD list.

When I have clients that "pay it forward" (and I do), meaning they pay for their design and one for someone on my list, then I choose at random someone to design a cover for. It allows people that wish to use my service also help others. Let's spread a little love, right?

Still not sure what cover images are? Read this previous post of mine:

SteemIt Adds a HOT NEW Option for Banners - Banner Up!

^{my post from 6 months ago: SteemIt Adds a HOT NEW Option for Banners - Banner Up!}

CONTACT ME BELOW or ON DISCORD / grow-pro#2163

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