- Use a simple image with a clear focal point.
- Pair your Facebook cover photo with your profile picture.
- Optimize your cover photo for mobile.
- Balance your Facebook cover photo with right-aligned elements.
- Update your cover photo regularly.
- Link out from your Facebook cover photo.
What is the purpose of Facebook cover photo?
A cover photo is an image on a Facebook profile. Unlike a profile picture, cover photos are large banner graphic that introduces visitors to an individual or brand. Facebook cover photos appear exclusively on your individual Facebook timeline. This means your followers will need to visit your profile to see them.
What should your Facebook cover photo be?
Your Page's cover photo: Displays at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on your Page on computers and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on smartphones. Must be at least 400 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall. Loads fastest as an sRGB JPG file that's 851 pixels wide, 315 pixels tall and less than 100 kilobytes.
Why Facebook cover is important for business?
At a glance, it clarifies who the brand is, who it's for, and the kind of items they sell. And for anyone that goes from the Facebook page to the website, the visual relationship between the two is clear.
What should a Facebook cover include?
According to Facebook, your cover photo: Displays at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on your Page on desktops and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on smartphones. Doesn't display on non-smartphones. Must be at least 399 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall.
Where did my Facebook cover photos go?
To see an album of your past profile or cover photos: From your News Feed, tap your profile picture in the top right. Scroll down and tap Photos, then tap Albums at the top. Tap Profile Pictures or Cover Photos.