The first thing to work on when designing your Twitter backgrounds is the image you wish to portray to the world. Spend some time to really think what you want to say, how you want to say it, and why. While backgrounds can be changed quite easily, it is a lot better to start as you meant to go on.

Do not panic if you haven’t thought along these lines yet though; consider simply using one of Twitter’s own templates until you become inspired. Okay, so they’re not going to win any awards, but they have been professionally and tastefully completed.

There are of course some key areas of your Twitter background design that you need to look out for; the size and resolution being most important. Go for something that will stand on its own; big and bold IS good. Complicated? Not so hot. Design your text in simple, large and easy to read text.

It is also important to bear in mind that Twitter, being that it is their tool after all, would like some space too please. As a result, use a border so the Twitter logo and user panel do not impede onto your design.

While it is not possible to complete testing before you introduce your designs to the live page; it is a very quick and easy upload process, and can be just as easily backed out if you are not happy.

There are many places online that can help, or simply design your Twitter backgrounds for you. Prices of course vary, but if you are time poor they can be worthwhile. If the page is purely for social use however; it is unlikely this will be for you.

However you approach the design and publication of your Twitter backgrounds; always ensure you do not neglect the content. Remember that it is the content that really matters.

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