✨ Please note: This feature is available on the Lite plan or above.
Adding a banner image on your public booking page(s) can help engage your customers and establish your brand identity.
This article covers:
💡 To note: Each public booking page is mobile responsive, meaning the screen's layout adjusts according to the device's size. When selecting a banner image, consider which device your customers may use, as some of the image may be cut off.
Recommendations
It's recommended to upload banner images in a 16:3 ratio. The ratio determines the relationship between width and height, so an image of 1600 pixels wide would be 300 pixels high.
A ratio would also apply to different size widths and heights, as it only indicates the width relative to the height. So, an image with a 16:3 ratio of 800 pixels wide would be 150 pixels high, or an image 3200 wide would be 600 pixels high.
A 16:3 ratio banner allows for the largest possible section of the image to be displayed and prevents the image from being skewed or distorted when enlarged to fill space.
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Most smaller devices, such as mobile phones (iPhone, Google Pixel etc.), can only accommodate a narrow width:
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Whereas those viewing your page on a standard 15-inch laptop screen will see almost the entire image:
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Those with larger screens will see the full width but lose a little height:
24" screen |
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People viewing on tablets, such as the iPad or iPad Pro, lose width while keeping the height of the image:
Ipad Pro |
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👉 Because of the variation in how we display your image, we recommend that your banner image not include specific objects of focus (such as people) and instead offer a consistent image that looks good regardless of the displayed area.
It's best to place your area of focus in the centre of the image. If you are also uploading a logo, you should consider that this will appear imposed to the left on top of the banner image, further reducing the banner's visible area.
Banner images with text
It’s generally best practice to avoid using text in image files. The primary concern is readability, which impacts both image quality and accessibility.
Images can be great for conveying ideas, but they may also make it harder for people with visual impairments to understand the content. For more insights, the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) provides valuable information on this topic on their website.
If you want to use a banner image that contains text elements, the following suggestions might be helpful:
Font: Select a font that's easy to read, especially on smaller versions of the original image.
Text colour: Pick colours that create optimal contrast while still blending in with the background.
Text placement: To prevent text from being cut off on certain devices, factor in automated scaling and cropping (see the examples and recommendations above).
Image size: Consider opting for bigger dimensions compared to images without text, for instance, 3200 x 600 pixels (the suggested 16:3 aspect ratio).
File format:Consider using PNG rather than JPG, as this tends to handle text in images better and offer better results in terms of image quality.
These suggestions should help improve results for text in banner images. However, it's always advisable to also test the view on mobile devices to ensure everything displays as intended.
Uploading the image
To upload your banner image, select Customise page in the top right-hand corner of your public page:
From here, select Set header background:
Once you've uploaded the image, select Save settings to save your changes. You may need to refresh your screen to see the changes.
✨ Learn more information about customising your public page here.
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