On the 18th of September, Twitter announced a new addition to their profile pages.
If you’ve not heard about it, it means that you’re still far behind in terms of social media and hot trends.
You can now add a beautiful banner to your twitter profile page. Just like Facebook timeline, the twitter profile is where you promote your website.
As a content marketer, I’ve been using twitter to drive qualified traffic to my blog. But that’s not all. If you market your expertise well, you can get clients to hire you.
Every day, 5 – 10 new people follow me on twitter. They like what I do and they like to retweet my campaign. I’m glad that finally, twitter is doing a similar thing like Facebook. It’s definitely going to turn out right. I presume.
Take a quick look at my new twitter profile page. Did you see the beautiful header?
I’m loving twitter now more than ever. This new profile banner can send more free traffic
to your website/blog. But you might be wondering, how on earth I’m I going to add a beautiful banner to my twitter page?
There are few steps to take right away. This post is going to be short – but straight to the point.
How to add the new banner to your twitter page.
1. Step one: Search for twitter wallpapers
If you want the banner to look professional like the one I’ve in the above screenshot, I suggest you look for wallpapers. Professional graphic designers have done it all for you. Yes, 85% of the wallpapers are free to use and without any legal violation.
And there is no better place to look for backgrounds and wallpapers than Google search engine. Just visit Google Images and type “twitter wallpaper.” Or twitter background.
Ideally, type the exact image color you want Google to serve you and it’d appear quickly. Once you find a good wallpaper that suits your color, brand and audience as well as your twitter background color, it’s time to move on to the next step.
2. Step two: Adjust your wallpaper size and elements
Because I’ve a basic knowledge about Macromedia Fireworks, I was able to use it to adjust the size of the wallpaper I got from research.
You can also use Photoshop or any other free image resizer online. The new profile banner must be 1200×600 pixels, with a maximum file size of 5MB.
It’s better to use a blank twitter wallpaper, so that you can easily add your logo and your job title. From my screenshot above, you’d see by the left hand side how I added my job title (I’m a Freelance writer).
Or better yet, leave the image/wallpaper as blank, but make sure the size is 1200×600 pixels.
3. Step Three: Login to your twitter account
If you’ve been using twitter for a long time, then you should know how to access your account. Quickly log into your account and click on “edit profile.”
The button appears at the top right hand side like a revolving circle with zigzagged edge. Just hover on it and you’d find “edit profile” right under your own name.
Once you click the edit profile, look at the left widget.
4. Step four: Click on “Design”
At the left hand side, click on the Design tab and you’ll be taken straight to a page that looks like this:
All you’ve to do is click the drop down arrow on “change header.” Then, click on “change existing image and you’ll automatically get a prompt to upload your image. Remember, in step one, you already have an image or wallpaper for your header.
Now, just browse it from your computer and click open. Don’t change a thing or try to reduce the image again, just click “save.”
5. Step five: Save Changes and view your profile page
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, save changes and that’s all. Your profile banner is changed and ready to suck in more targeted traffic to your blog and enhance your brand.
You should check your twitter page now to see how the banner looks. If you don’t like the banner color, go back and find a better image or get a professional designer to handle this project.
Twitter takeaway
If you’ve not been getting traffic from Google, it might be as a result of your profile not looking professional. When you add this new banner, it’s going to elevate your professional status and give you more exposure.
This new addition from twitter is still very new, which means you could still drive traffic from organic searches. My ultimate goal with this post is to position it on Google homepage. It’s a challenge but I’m confident it’s possible.
Get this: content marketing goes beyond the four walls of your blog and guest blogging.
When you implement the right social media strategies, it can lead to more targeted traffic, real-time leads and sales. If you like this tutorial, leave a comment below. See you at the top!
I’m glad to hear Twitter is doing this, but I just hope they don’t take it too far and lose alot of what makes them unique.
Michael,
I stumbled upon your website for the first time today and I am glad I did. You have some awesome content all around and especially this one, I really enjoyed reading. Thank you for sharing these tips. I have had consistent Twitter following on a daily basis, but so far, I haven’t been able to get a lot of traffic. However, I hope to get the momentum real soon.
Regards,
Kumar
Dear Admin,
I am new in this field of Twitter Traffic via internet…was searching in Google about it and i landed on your blog, Learnt a lot of tips on it …thanks to provide the great information it’s a very usefull for me…Please guide me Twitter Traffic on my blog strategy..
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Keep reading this blog for more twitter and social media traffic tips. Thank you Soniya for stopping by.
Thanks for the Twitter tip! People underestimate the power of twitter and rely only on Facebook. I’ll deforest look at doing what u said here on my blog!!! You rock\m/
You’re right Sal, twitter is “somewhat” powerful and I’m glad you know this.
Thank you sir for your advice. I found it very helpful. How else can you help me drive traffic to my website?
Good for you David.
Hi Michael,
I just wanted to thank you for this unique post. I didn’t know that there was a new profil banner… Hope that it will bring more visitors to my website…
Best regards, Atyq
Yes, twitter has a new twitter profile. Thank you for leaving me a comment.
Hi Michael, love to know your great tips. I haven’t thought of an idea to create an header image yet so I’d thanks for the instruction and tips. And get back to you when I know how to design my header image.
Thank you – Ferb
Dear Admin,
I landed upon your article “Get More Twitter Traffic To Your Blog With The New Profile Banner” from google, Actually i am doing a research work on “Twitter Traffic To Your Blog” ,found your article useful for my research work. Actually i was looking for more related articles on your blog but unfortunately didnt find anymore of it.Hope read more related articles in coming days…I will keep following your blog till then..
Warm Regards
Avni
I’d definitely write more content on Twitter marketing. Thanks for reminding me that twitter is essential enough to grow an online business.
Very nice post Mike, this is also applicable for Facebook bu the truth is, I don’t know much about it until now.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Thank you Daniel for your comment. I do appreciate this.
cool post,Michael Chibuzor
It also works for facebook top background
Yes, the new twitter profile page looks like Facebook’s timeline. I think it’s a good addition to twitter’s arsenal. I appreciate your comment Troy.
Very unique and Informational Michael,
I’ve never noticed this awesome change in Twitter, this shows that I’ve not been active lately…..Lol. I know you will never keep any new and good discovery to yourself which is the main reason why I’m addicted to your blog. Thanks for notifying us my good friend.
I will call you latter. BTW: How are you celebrating the Independent?
Thanks for sharing.
I’m having fun today. 9ja just clocked 52 and for me, it’s been a great journey. I wish you the very best this INDEPENDENT DAY.