dpi should be 300+ and leave a bleed. Dont make them exactly 4.75 X 4.75 because when you drop them in the templetes you should have a bleed. Also keep small text away from folds or ends.
thanks i figured it out from doing research on the net.
i did mine at 4.696 width and 4.653 hieght.but the pic i used was using a white background so when it printed i had to use another cover to fold the paper and fit it in.
your sizes might be more accurate but their close.
here's whut i did.it's really a simple cover with a simple picture and simple text but i like it cause it's kinda the first one i did.keep in mind i don't have a good text program but i plan on getting one soon from evilways.
ay tooper, good shit homie. just some words of advice though, the text and the background the same color on the bottom. i cant really read it. much love though, good shit.