{"id":45413,"date":"2022-07-30T19:47:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T19:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=45413"},"modified":"2022-07-30T19:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T19:47:53","slug":"what-is-a-twitter-header-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2","title":{"rendered":"What is a Twitter Header?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1877fed2a2e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1877fed2a2e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1877fed2a2e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#What_is_a_Twitter_Header\" title=\"What is a Twitter Header?\">What is a Twitter Header?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#Dimensions\" title=\"Dimensions\">Dimensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#Safe_area_on_a_Twitter_header\" title=\"Safe area on a Twitter header\">Safe area on a Twitter header<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#Animated_GIFs_not_supported\" title=\"Animated GIFs not supported\">Animated GIFs not supported<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#Steak-Umm\" title=\"Steak-Umm\">Steak-Umm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-twitter-header-2\/#Netflixs_Twitter_header\" title=\"Netflix&#8217;s Twitter header\">Netflix&#8217;s Twitter header<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Twitter_Header\"><\/span>What is a Twitter Header?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JjixVca.png\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:300px; max-width:31%\" alt=\"what is a twitter header\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering, what is a Twitter header? This article will answer your questions, including what is the safe area, and how to choose the right size for your Twitter header. The article will also explain what dimensions to use, and whether or not Animated GIFs are supported. Finally, you&#8217;ll find out what to use in the bottom right corner of your header. It&#8217;s very important to follow the guidelines set by Twitter and follow these best practices:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dimensions\"><\/span>Dimensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want your profile picture to be visible on Twitter, make sure that it is large enough. The recommended dimensions of a Twitter header are 1500 x 500 pixels. However, if your image is too big or too small, it may be cropped due to various monitors and browsers. As a result, it may appear in an incorrect position. The recommended dimensions of a Twitter header are 1500 x 500 pixels, or three times wider than your profile picture. You can upload images in JPG, GIF, or PNG formats, but Twitter does not support animated GIFs.<\/p>\n<p>A Twitter header picture should be large enough to engage users. It should be a high-quality image that shows your brand. Choose a high-quality image of around 1500 pixels wide by 500 pixels tall. These dimensions should fit within Twitter&#8217;s recommended file size limit of two mb. If you&#8217;re unsure of how to design a Twitter header photo, there are several resources available. A good resource is Venngage, which provides a variety of templates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_area_on_a_Twitter_header\"><\/span>Safe area on a Twitter header<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a Twitter header image as a powerful way to promote your brand. For example, PlayStation uses a Twitter header to promote their Playstation Indies games, Heineken uses a Twitter header image to promote their responsibility to society, and Netflix has used a Twitter header image to promote its upcoming TV shows and films. As with any image on a website or social media platform, it is important that your Twitter header image is of good quality and relevant to your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter&#8217;s safe area on a Twitter header image is around 1500 x 500 pixels. Its maximum file size is two MB. On desktop, Twitter tends to crop the top and bottom of a Twitter header, but it displays it in its entirety on mobile. So, while it is tempting to include important design elements near the top and bottom corners, you should remember to keep the most important visual information in the safe area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animated_GIFs_not_supported\"><\/span>Animated GIFs not supported<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using an animated GIF to advertise a product on Twitter is a popular way to engage with customers. However, animated GIFs can pose accessibility issues. The following are some reasons why you should avoid using animated GIFs in your Twitter header. They are not graceful and can pile up kilobytes. Instead, you can use CSS animations to create an appealing animated GIF.<\/p>\n<p>Animations: GIFs are generally not supported in the Twitter header. They can be used as a visual element in your profile, but should be kept under 8MB. Animated GIFs can be used for web and mobile purposes but cannot be embedded in the header. Animated GIFs are not supported on Instagram, but it is possible to use an MP4 video instead. An MP4 video will autoplay and loop just like an animated GIF.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steak-Umm\"><\/span>Steak-Umm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steak-Umm, a frozen steak sandwich brand, has taken on the social media space by ranting about the anxieties of young people. Twitter&#8217;s Weird Brand category has many contenders and a Steak-Umm header is one way to stand out. Not only does this Twitter header evoke nostalgia, it is a satirical account that doesn&#8217;t directly sell anything. Rather, it tries to build a community and connect with users. The company&#8217;s social media strategy is a blend of humor and honesty.<\/p>\n<p>Although some people may be put off by this brand name, it has become an unlikely source of accurate information. The company has posted artwork, jokes, and even emojis inspired by their own sauce. They&#8217;ve also spread emojis honoring healthcare workers. One of the more recent posts from Steak-Umm is about the dangers of bleach. While it&#8217;s not likely to catch on among everyday people, the tweet has become a popular resource for scientists.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netflixs_Twitter_header\"><\/span>Netflix&#8217;s Twitter header<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you&#8217;re scrolling through your Twitter feed, you may have noticed a new addition to Netflix&#8217;s Twitter header. Instead of a boring and bland stock photo, Netflix has gone with a fun, colorful design. The colorful, cartoon characters on their cover photo are an instant reminder that this airline is all about its people. As for the company&#8217;s other social media accounts, they have an account on almost every platform. The company is clearly working to make their social media presence as memorable as possible.<\/p>\n<p>The tweets, however, are also a reminder of why Netflix crossed lines publicly. Last fall, Netflix&#8217;s account posted a &#8220;Quick PSA&#8221; regarding its promotional image of female characters. Some viewers took offense to this, and Netflix&#8217;s account was temporarily locked. But Netflix&#8217;s tweet was met with widespread criticism and a backlash from social media users. A more inclusive Twitter header for Netflix could go a long way in ensuring that more diverse audiences continue to flock to the streaming giant.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"302\" width=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1eWFlcbBS8g\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Twitter Header? You may be wondering, what is a Twitter header? 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