here are my graphic tips. btw, i use photshop.
- use brushes for your background.
- add some cool effects to the graphic
- don't use more than 1 renders, unless you really want 2 or more.
- use cool fonts, don't use Arial or things like that.
- Always have a border. if you don't know how to make them, read
this thread.
My thread about graphic resources:
Graphics Resources
I'll post more tips later when they come to mind, maybe in a reply here.
Enjoy!