Brand your blog with an eye-catching header graphic

Blog header graphic is the most prominent element of your blog and it sits in the most prominent position. It is the high section that runs across the top of every post and page on your blog and it usually is the first thing your visitors see when they get to your blog.

Your blog header image brands your blog and tells the reader that they are browsing your blog while the reader moves through your articles and pages. Some bloggers even create several blog headers, make them rotate to give a dynamic appearance of their blogs.

Still thousands of bloggers do not seem to pay too much attention to their blog header image and use the same generic graphic they have found in their WordPress blog theme.

What does header image tell about your blog?

Using the generic header graphic sends out an amateur and unoriginal image of your blog. Do you want your blog to be associated with and confused with other blogs that are using the same blog graphic?

Some first-time visitors may not even scroll down to read your blog content because your header graphic did not catch their attention or it made a negative impression. They will ask themselves why would this blog have anything interesting and unique to offer if the blogger didn’t even make the effort to have an original and eye-catching header?

You need an original and eye-catching header graphic

You need to differentiate and express your blog with an original and eye-catching header graphic. It needs to be unique to grab the attention and give a good first impression to your visitors. Good blog header graphic creates an appropriate atmosphere and sets the tone of your blog.

You need to define the purpose of your blog and decide exactly what you want your blog header image to communicate about your blog and about yourself to your visitors.

Some blog header examples for your inspiration

Your blog header can be anything you want. Here are some examples from the blogs that I enjoy reading. Hopefully some of these can inspire your blog header.

How do I get my own header graphic?

If you want to have a modern look and feel, unique and eye-catching blog header image is your answer. It works and gives a professional image. It inspires your blog visitors to scroll down and start reading your content. I would definitely recommend getting an unique blog header design for your blog.

• WordPress has a detailed tutorial on a all things about designing headers.
• Read a detailed step-by-step PhotoShop tutorial on how to create your own logo.
• Check out 45 free header designs you can use on your blog.
• Get a designer to do design the header for you. HowToMakeMyBlog header was created by Daniel C. Townson at Afterman Media.

I hope this article has shown you the importance of having a blog header design and inspired you to get your own unique blog header.

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