What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner?

easmsw · 01-03-2010, 04:34 PM

I want to create some header banners to sell. Can someone please tell me the standard size(s) people are generally using?

Thanks

Orlando Web Design · 01-03-2010, 04:42 PM

I use 960 px in width. That's seems to be the norm nowadays.

easmsw · 01-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Wow...that sounds awfully wide. I didn't think people went much past 720.

Orlando Web Design · 01-03-2010, 07:17 PM

Well I suppose it depends... when you say header, do you mean a banner ad?

Header to me means the top section of a website.

720px used to be the norm but nowadays monitor sizes are larger. Mines set at 1280px wide so 960px isnt that big

currenz · 01-04-2010, 08:04 AM

I use 980px in width for most of my wp themes.

-Sanjay- · 01-04-2010, 12:10 PM

Hi there, If you are talking about ad banners a common size is 728x90 which will not take over your full site header. There are other sizes that most companies follow which are built to IAB (Internet Advertising Bureau) specs. Here is a link for more information.

IAB - Ad Unit Guidelines

easmsw · 01-04-2010, 03:49 PM

I am not talking about banner ads. I'm talking about the actual header graphic on a page.

Thank you for the input. I'm glad that I asked. I never would have guessed that they were so wide.

DarrenHill · 01-04-2010, 07:29 PM

I think most WP theme headers are set at about 740px. I don't think there is a default as such I just think you have to go with what you think looks good for your site (taking people's computer screen size into account nowadays lots of people are using quite large screens but some still have small screens) it's a matter of choice I think.

I generally put my headers anywhere between 760px - 900px

Regards

Darren

easmsw · 01-05-2010, 07:41 AM

I will probably make header graphics for both regular websites and to add into a WP blog.

Is their a standard size for WP blogs?

MT1300 · 01-05-2010, 10:46 AM

For WP, it depends on the theme. Mine currently has a header of 965. Best - M.T.

cakdesigns · 01-05-2010, 01:40 PM

Default page widths are generally
600 px
720 px
800 px
960 px
1024 px
1125 px
1280 px
1600 px

Now thinking about most monitor and browser resolutions most sites are in the 960-1280 range. Alot of sites are also going to liquid layouts which uses percentages instead of a fixed width

CarloD. · 01-05-2010, 01:50 PM

I would have to say it depends on the website. Who is your target audience... think about it, if your dealing with the more "modern age" chances are they have bought a computer in the last few years that starts on a resolution higher than 800x600

I tend to stick to 1024, so my overall layout would be about 960-980px

I notice most sales pages are under 800px wide.

Wider seems to be better nowadays, however it doesn't need to be 1600px wide, majority of people would probably have to scroll left and right, which is no good.... unless you are being creative and using it to unvale content or something to that effect

easmsw · 01-05-2010, 05:30 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all of the comments. I took some photos for a particular niche and thought I would add some header graphics along with the photos to sell as a complete package.

Orlando Web Design · 01-05-2010, 08:50 PM

SInce you are talking about the header, I would say 960 px for sure

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easmsw Elizabeth Sinclair War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 73 Thanks: 13 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? I am not talking about banner ads. I'm talking about the actual header graphic on a page. Thank you for the input. I'm glad that I asked. I never would have guessed that they were so wide.
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DarrenHill Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? I think most WP theme headers are set at about 740px. I don't think there is a default as such I just think you have to go with what you think looks good for your site (taking people's computer screen size into account nowadays lots of people are using quite large screens but some still have small screens) it's a matter of choice I think. I generally put my headers anywhere between 760px - 900px Regards Darren
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cakdesigns Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nebraska/florida Posts: 38 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? Default page widths are generally 600 px 720 px 800 px 960 px 1024 px 1125 px 1280 px 1600 px Now thinking about most monitor and browser resolutions most sites are in the 960-1280 range. Alot of sites are also going to liquid layouts which uses percentages instead of a fixed width

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CarloD. HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Thunder Bay ON Posts: 401 Thanks: 15 Thanked 46 Times in 40 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? I would have to say it depends on the website. Who is your target audience... think about it, if your dealing with the more "modern age" chances are they have bought a computer in the last few years that starts on a resolution higher than 800x600 I tend to stick to 1024, so my overall layout would be about 960-980px I notice most sales pages are under 800px wide. Wider seems to be better nowadays, however it doesn't need to be 1600px wide, majority of people would probably have to scroll left and right, which is no good.... unless you are being creative and using it to unvale content or something to that effect

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easmsw Elizabeth Sinclair War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 73 Thanks: 13 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? Thanks everyone. I appreciate all of the comments. I took some photos for a particular niche and thought I would add some header graphics along with the photos to sell as a complete package.
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Orlando Web Design Laurence Samuels War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando, FL - USA Posts: 363 Thanks: 63 Thanked 43 Times in 40 Posts Contact Info	Re: What's A Standard Size For A Header Banner? SInce you are talking about the header, I would say 960 px for sure
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