A simple glance through contemporary magazines, (whether traditional paper based affairs or online), will soon demonstrate just how obsessed with image the western world is today. We too are guilty of driving this obsession, and a simple glance through the best backgrounds for Twitter will prove this to you.
They are important on two main levels; to inform and entertain. It is getting these two factors right that will help you boost your rankings and number of followers. There are a lot of us out there; we need to make sure we are memorable.
When first starting to use Twitter, (unless really pushing your brand and corporate image), you would be best advised to stick with their standard set of backgrounds. They have been tastefully and cleverly designed; possibly at a cost of thousands, so should not be disregarded.
For those wanting to express our individuality however, (and really, that is why we are bloggers is it not?), is a simple process to customize backgrounds for Twitter.
Possibly the easiest way to set your background is simply uploading an image directly from your computer. Head for the settings page, (really not hard to find), and select Design / Change Background Image.
Once the image is selected, you then only need to decide which way to display it; tiled or centered. Be sure to check how the definition is altered when selecting this, and if tiling, make sure it doesn’t distract or create pain to the eyes.
The background is not all about the main graphic that sits behind the text of course; it is just as important to work on the color scheme, and tailor the layout and coloring of your text. Look at combinations that compliment; rather than draw the eye unnecessarily.
People who have a website (or a weblog) can have “Twitter follow me buttons” on their site that will send them directly to your twitter page so that they can decide to follow you. After all, if they are reading your site, they must have an interest in what you have to say.
As with blogging in general; the backgrounds for Twitter you decide to run with should be reflective of you and your personal image. Take some time thinking about what suits you, rather than rushing to replace the Twitter offerings with something below standard.
