{"id":51286,"date":"2022-08-01T19:07:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T19:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=51286"},"modified":"2022-08-26T10:54:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T10:54:02","slug":"what-is-twitter-header-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-twitter-header-2","title":{"rendered":"What is 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-69f44eaf4b05a\" 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-69f44eaf4b05a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f44eaf4b05a\" ><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-twitter-header-2\/#What_is_Twitter_Header\" title=\"What is Twitter Header?\">What is 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-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-twitter-header-2\/#Best_practices\" title=\"Best practices\">Best practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-twitter-header-2\/#Resizing\" title=\"Resizing\">Resizing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-twitter-header-2\/#Locking_scroll_button\" title=\"Locking scroll button\">Locking scroll button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Twitter_Header\"><\/span>What is Twitter Header?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 32% height:auto; max-height: 239px; width: auto; margin: 0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LllM71T.png\" alt=\"what is twitter header\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your Twitter banner should be unique, and stand out amongst thousands of similar-looking banners. A business photograph is an excellent choice, and a clever design can make it stand out from the crowd. The best Twitter banners are horizontal bars, so portrait mode photos can be cropped to resemble that format. Make sure to use a high-quality picture that is also visible and easy to read. This way, people can quickly identify and click on your link without having to scroll through a bunch of text.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dimensions\"><\/span>Dimensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The max dimensions of your Twitter header is 1500px by 500px also its the one of the first things your followers will see when they visit your profile. Often called the Twitter banner, it is the biggest photo on your Twitter profile. It should be of high quality and in the correct dimensions. Keep in mind that your profile picture will cover part of the header, but the position of this image varies based on the device and screen size. Keeping this in mind will help you choose a header photo that will capture the attention of your followers.<\/p>\n<p>There are many design tools available to make your Twitter header look great. One of them is Canva. This free editing software lets you select from a variety of header templates and tweak their elements to create an attractive header. Using a professional image is also a great way to differentiate yourself from your competitors. Make sure to align the colours of your Twitter header with your brand&#8217;s colors and fonts to avoid confusion. Using a header image that fits your brand is essential for attracting customers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_practices\"><\/span>Best practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few best practices to follow when designing a Twitter header. First, make sure your header has plenty of white space at the bottom left corner. You also want plenty of white space at the top and bottom. Your header can serve as a digital event poster. If your audience is interested in classical dance, for example, you should use a simple template. The next best practice is to keep all elements in line with your overall branding strategy.<\/p>\n<p>You can make your Twitter header look more engaging by coordinating it with your profile picture. Even if the picture has nothing to do with your profile, your header should still make sense. For example, if you have a logo, try to make the logo the same color as your header. Although creative headers are not always easy to achieve, you can draw inspiration from the headers of big brands. These brands have created beautiful, interesting headers that are a reflection of their brand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resizing\"><\/span>Resizing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want your Twitter header to appear larger than the rest of your profile, you can resize it using an online tool. Twitter allows you to change the size of your profile picture by dragging and dropping it onto the tool&#8217;s interface. The resulting image can then be uploaded or downloaded. Just make sure your Twitter profile picture is no larger than 2MB. This is because it represents the main image on your account, and you&#8217;ll want to make sure it looks good no matter where it appears.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there is an easy way to resize your Twitter header without any software. You can download an image resizer and use it to make your Twitter header image larger than the rest of your profile. The software lets you preview and download your new image, so you don&#8217;t have to waste time resizing it manually. Once you&#8217;ve made the change, your Twitter header will look impressive and you&#8217;ll receive more followers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locking_scroll_button\"><\/span>Locking scroll button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably wondered about the advantages of locking the scroll button on your Twitter header. This visual content is incredibly important to your followers and they&#8217;ll check it out before following you. This is where the lock scroll button comes in. It prevents users from scrolling down and helps you align the scrolling action with your site&#8217;s branding. It isn&#8217;t easy to pull off, though. Many developers resort to writing unnecessary JavaScript and adding non-passive touch listeners. You might have even tried wrapping your whole page in a 100vw\/vh div to avoid this effect. 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