How to Customize New Header Feature on Twitter

Did you know there is a new feature on Twitter with a rather simple name (called a “header”, seen above) that gives you even more room to customize your Twitter profile page? It launched this week (9/18/2012) and is a great space to further enhance your personal or biz brand!


Prominently located on the top right-hand side of your profile page, the header space measures approximately 464 pixels wide by 232 pixels tall.  In other words, significantly larger than your profile photo size (in fact, as wide as your tweets displayed on your profile). 

This tutorial is going to walk you through the simple process of customizing your Twitter header.  After all, the more opportunities you have to set yourself apart on Twitter, the better. 

How to Customize New Header Feature on Twitter

  1. Go to Settings>Design when logged into Twitter.
  2. Look for “header” area on right-hand side of “design” page.



  3. Upload your header image (the space measures 464 X 232 when cropped, but Twitter recommends you start with an image larger than this so you can scale up or down and move around within the space. 
  4. Change the overlay color to black to allow your bio text to be more legible.
  5. Save and review your new design.
Things to keep in mind when uploading your new Twitter header:

  • The image you upload will have your profile photo and bio layered on top of the space.  That mean’s nothing too busy, and avoiding text unless you are a Photoshop wiz.
  • Since the text on top of the header space is white, your best bet is to go with a darker image. 
  • Opt for sleek, understated designs.  You already have your profile photo and background working for your brand.  Although the header space is great real estate, things can get a bit busy pretty fast. 
Did you find this tutorial helpful? Tweet me @lauracatherineo with your new design! I'd love to see the image you chose to customize this space.

Laura is a marketing professional and blogger who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or  RSS. Laura also runs an Inspired Living blog, LauraCatherine.co and can be found on Twitter (@LauraCatherineO), Facebook, and LinkedIn.

 

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