Opinions on Changing Book Covers & Description

[ahpellett]

I understand with ebooks, one can change book covers and book descriptions. I'm guessing there are both advantages and disadvantages to doing so. Optimally, the ability to test variations of either would be advantageous to the strategic marketer but could the message get muddied up (lost or confused)? Opinions? Experiences?

[Ted]

I might change the book descriptions of a work which isn't selling well. I might even change the cover.
But I wouldn't make that decision until 8-9 months have passed.

I've changed the cover/description of one book, with no significant increase in sales.

Before uploading to Smashwords I produce a variety of covers and blurbs, let them roll around in my head for a week or two, then take another look at them and pick the ones I like best at that moment.

[mmelinda]

Lots of authors tout that a good cover gets sales.

Here's one author's take:
jakonrath.blogspot.com/2012/03/ebook-covers-for-150.html

And please dont shell out $150 for a cover unless it's original artwork... or $75 for a horrible job of just adding text to an image (you can even do that on paint... or pay $5 on fiverr.com)

But I agree, part of the pleasing cover is to draw them in to sample your work.

Would love to get everyone's opinion on their covers though.
Mine is photoshopped by yours truly.

[weaverofshadows]

I had an original picture painted for mine then used a cover designer from the smashwords list to do a design. The designer only charged me 35 the art was free from my sister. I have received lots of compliments on the cover. Donna Cassey is remarkable