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(My Social media Jedi Twitter account with its new header image)

This year we have already seen the introduction of the Facebook cover image and now we have the Twitter header image.


How to add a Twitter header image

You can use the Twitter profile page on the web to upload your image. Go to the “settings” section, and then “design”. In the “Customize your own” section, you will see the new choice for header image.

Here are the specifications for the image that you can use:
 - Minimum dimensions of 1252×626
 - Maximum file size of 5MB

Once you have made a selection for the image you want to use, you can then scale it to fit. Note that the image appears behind your avatar, so be mindful of the contrast with your bio text, and the fit with your Avatar.

(Using the iPhone app to upload
a new header image)

You can also make the changes using the latest Twitter app on a mobile device. You have to select the “Me” navigation first, then the “settings” icon, and then the “edit profile” button.

(Using the iPad app to upload a new header image)

If your device has a camera, you will see an option for “take photo” as well as
“Choose existing photo”.


Twitter header image template

Now if you would like to customize your header image even further, why not use a
template so that your avatar matches your header image? Kevin Mullett at Cirrus abs created a PhotoShop template, and a .png format cheat sheet in case you do not have PhotoShop. Here is a link to both resources.

(PhotoShop template created by Kevin Mullett at Cirrus abs)

(My Lighting Jedi Twitter account with its new header image)


Clever Examples

Finally, here are some examples of some of the first designs. The article is called “10 Twitter Header Images Done Right” however who is to say if they are done right? They are nice examples but whatever works for you is what is important.

Have fun with creating some nice designs!


(My Tamzina and AvrilTwitter account with its new header image)

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About The Author:
Clive Roach is the social media strategist for Philips Healthcare. He is active with strategy development, activation, governance, projects and educational training activities for all aspects of social media within Philips Healthcare. Clive has been working in the eMarketing area since 1997, and previously held roles in engineering, design and sales. Clive is also practical in addition to his current strategic role. In addition to this blog, he tweets daily on three Twitter accounts, has two Facebook fan pages, Google+, Pinterest, So.cl, Instagram, and participates in many other social networks.
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