**(link: https://www.superdream.co.uk/twitter-header-photo/ text: Introduced back in September), Twitter Header Photos have transformed our profiles.**
Bringing in a new visual element, the large image at the top of your profile is a great way to unleash your creativity and build on your brand. Despite being three months old, many businesses are failing to make the most of this new addition.
If you’re one of them, we can help. Here are 15 of the best Twitter header photos for your inspiration:
**1. (link: https://twitter.com/Starbucks text: @Starbucks)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jpg alt: Starbucks Twitter Header Photo)
No brand does social media quite like Starbucks. We love the Instagram-filtered header photo of the coffee beans, paired with their custom background. The vintage looking photos make the coffee – and the brand – look all the more alluring.
**2. (link: https://twitter.com/innocentdrinks text: @InnocentDrinks)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2.jpg alt: Innocent Drinks’ Twitter header photo)
Smoothie maker Innocent is known for their quirky social media marketing, and their Twitter header photo fits perfectly. The bright blue sky, juicy oranges, and juice bottle makes for a simple but powerful image. Again, this perfectly reflects the brands ‘innocence’.
**3. (link: https://twitter.com/CadburyUK text: @CadburyUK)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3.jpg alt: Cadbury UK Twitter header photo)
Cadbury’s branding centres around fun, frolics and Cadbury purple. Their Twitter header photo encompasses all of these points. The swirling fireworks – again, aided by an Instagram-style filter – really stand out on the simple, purple background.
**4. (link: https://twitter.com/CocaCola text: @CocaCola)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4.jpg alt: Coca Cola Twitter header photo)
Another brand who specialise in making the most of social media is Coca-Cola. Their simple header image showcases why people love the drink. It focuses on enjoying it together, all year round. By cementing their brand values in this way, this Twitter photo can say more than any Tweet.
**5. (link: https://twitter.com/Selfridges text: @Selfridges)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5.jpg alt: Selfridges’ Twitter header photo)
A festive offering here from high end retailer, Selfridges. The gift wrapped presents give a nod towards the quality of the company, as well as the holiday period. The clever left alignment of the focal point keeps Selfridges bio and profile picture clear and readable.
**6. (link: https://twitter.com/westfieldlondon text: @WestfieldLondon)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6.jpg alt: Westfield London Twitter header photo)
Shopping superstore, Westfield, are also using a seasonal image for their cover photo. The mini-advert for the store showcases great outfits, smiling models and swirling snow. This appealing image really pulls in the eye and compliments the simple profile image.
**7. (link: https://twitter.com/sainsburys text: @Sainsburys)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/7.jpg alt: Sainsburys Twitter header photo)
The third festive Twitter header photo comes from supermarket, Sainsburys. The photo is in keeping with its seasonal #ChristmasDays campaign, showing mouth-watering food and smiling children. Sainsburys knows its audience, and is reaching out to them with this simple, but powerful offering.
**8. (link: https://twitter.com/TheBodyShopUK text: @TheBodyShopUK)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8.jpg alt: The Body Shop Twitter header photo)
Ethical store, The Body Shop knows its brand and its audience inside out. That’s why its Twitter header photo, baring green plants, works so well. It is the most simple – yet effective – way to portray its eco-friendly stance. One criticism though: the white text in the bio is almost impossible to read over the image.
**9. (link: https://twitter.com/Nike text: @Nike)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/9.jpg alt: Nike Twitter header photo)
Sports retailer, Nike has been so clever with its header photo. The background and header image match perfectly to complete the large image. This is a really effective way to reinforce its brand message of ‘If you have a body, you’re an athlete’.
**10. (link: https://twitter.com/adidasUK text: @AdidasUK)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/10.jpg alt: Adidas Twitter header photo)
The Adidas Twitter header image also blends with the background to form one larger image. The image of sportsmen with their faces in darkness appeals to the brands’ target audience, whilst letting them see themselves in the image.
**11. (link: https://twitter.com/richardbranson text: @RichardBranson)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/11.jpg alt: Richard Branson’s Twitter header photo)
Richard Branson is one of the most recognisable entrepreneurs in the World. He uses his Twitter photo to make himself seem more ‘human’. He is seen gazing out of a plane window, alluding to him coming up with some more great ideas.
**12. (link: https://twitter.com/sengineland text: @SEngineLand)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12.jpg alt: Search Engine Land Twitter header photo)
One of the best online resources for all thing online, Search Engine Land use Twitter to share their articles and important updates. Their imaginative header image features a pair of Google branded sunglasses. The blue colour used is consistent with their branding both on and off Twitter.
**13. (link: https://twitter.com/LinkedIn text: @LinkedIn)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/13.jpg alt: LinkedIn Twitter header photo)
‘Connecting the World’s professionals’, LinkedIn knows the power of social networking competitor, Twitter. The header image is aimed at its target audience, reflecting the stereotypical desk: a Mac, cup of coffee, and paperwork. A simple but powerful image by a brand that knows its audience.
**14. (link: https://twitter.com/myblogguest text: @MyBlogGuest)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/14.jpg alt: My Blog Guest Twitter header photo)
Guest blogging community MyBlogGuest uses its Twitter header image to showcase the community element. The friendly image of cartoon faces adds to the appeal, and is a great way to encourage people to sign up. To find out more about MBG, read our interview with founder Ann Smarty (link: https://www.superdream.co.uk/ann-smarty-interview/ text: here).
**15. (link: https://twitter.com/MumfordAndSons text: @MumfordAndSons)**
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/15.jpg alt: Mumford and Sons Twitter header photo)
Our final Twitter photo belongs to folk band, Mumford & Sons. Their header image, background, and profile picture all work together to reflect the group’s unique sound. The bunting, park benches, and horses all reflect the band’s British heritage and their latest album cover.
Bonus…16.(link: http://www.twitter.com/wearesuperdream text: Superdream)
(image: https://www.superdream.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/16.jpg alt: Superdream Twitter header photo)
We couldn’t do a run down of our favourite examples without including our own! Our Twitter is a simple grey colour scheme, with an image from our website as the header image. This eye-catching image really stands out and ties in with our new site. Everything else is simple, to let our pin-up girl do all the talking.
(link: https://www.superdream.co.uk/digital/social-media-marketing/ text: Social media marketing) is a great way to get your business noticed.
If your business isn’t making the most of Twitter and all its features – why not?! (link: https://www.superdream.co.uk/contact/ text: Speak to us today) and we can help you get started.