Graphics Banner
Making a Banner!
1. Open PhotoShop/ Photopea
2. Create a transparent file with the dimensions 13.861in wide x 1.833in tall (985px, 132px)
File --> New... --> NAME IT, set your dimensions, set your background contents
3. Open/insert your first image for your background
Pull your safe for reuse (Creative Common License) image into PhotoShop from your desktop or file --> NAME YOUR LAYER
4. Create a text line that says your website name.
Use the Text Tool, draw a box --> check your font style, size, and color
5. Edit your text until you love the way it looks!
Double click the text layer in the layer palette -- "blend options"
6. Save your banner as a jpeg file to your desktop
File --> Export As... --> Check the title --> Save
PSD format if you're still working, JPEG format if you're TOTALLY DONE.
7. IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO: Remove your website's 'search bar' so it does not interfere with your banner image
Settings (gear) -->Manage Site --> Scroll down to "Enable and Configure Search Options"
--> Click 'Configure Search' --> Unclick 'Enable Search' --> OK --> SAVE
THEN...
8. Upload your banner to your website into the 'banner' position
Settings (gear) --> Manage Site --> Themes, Colors, & Fonts --> Site Header: Background: Image