Twitter can be a valuable place to grow your personal brand.

Your Twitter banner is a core part of that, but making one might feel overwhelming.

Creating a Twitter banner with Canva can be done quickly and easily.

The sign-up page on Canva’s website

Let’s show you how to do it.

Create a Design With the Correct Dimensions

You’ll first want to create a design with the correct dimensions.

Go toCreate a designand thenCustom size, then pop in the dimensions into theHeightandWidthfields.

Creating a design with custom dimensions on Canva

give a shot to find around five profiles that you deem to be competitors.

There should be a range of followers between these profiles, from a few hundred to tens of thousands.

Pick Your Favorite Template

Next, you’ll want to pick a template.

The templates menu on a Canva design

press the template to get it onto the canvas.

Use the research from your competition to ascertain how in-depth you want to go with the information you provide.

Head toTextin the left panel to do this.

The add text menu on a Canva design

you could also add your website link at the bottom center.

You’ll be surprised how much a couple of tweaks can make your Twitter banner look more professional.

Your profile picture should match the colors used in your banner.

First, find a photo of yourself that you like and that is professional.

double-check not to overthink it and just get started with a basic professional banner.

As you might see, it’s very easy to make one with Canva.