Have you noticed this cool new feature update on Steemit yet?
You can customize your Steemit cover!
I noticed it yesterday and actually tried finding an image that would fit the format since I am a big fan of appealing visuals, but I gave up after trying for quite some time, kept it in the back of my mind and went on to write a blogpost. After I published the post, I went through the comments as usual and found the comment of @vm2904
It's always a pleasure for me to read your though-through comments, I think any content creator appreciates genuine feedback and because he kindly asked me if I could provide some feedback in regards to the topic that I addressed in that blogpost, didn't hesitate to return the favor and check out his blog.
And what a surprise! His latest blogpost was exactly what I needed! A tutorial on customizing your Steemit Cover
Spice up Steemit Cover image ... Simple way!
So I created my own cover and it isn't the best, and the quality turned out quite awful, but at least I now know how to edit and change my Steemit cover in the future.
I went on to thank @vm2904 on steemit.chat and he told me:
"Thanks for the feedback on the Cover image blog. I am really happy and proud to see that you used the method for your own cover image. The image you created is AWESOME !! I request you to let a lot of your contacts know about the method. I am letting as many people I chat with know about the method but do not know how we can make it reach far and wide. Let us make Steemit pages beautiful and not let Fxxxbook gloat over their header images."
As well as commented:
"If you found the method quick and easy to use, can you please let your friends and proteges know. I am trying to let people know in Steemit Chat etc but do not know any other way of reaching more people. We must make Steemit beautiful !! Everyone should have a great Cover!"
AND I AM ALL FOR IT ! Let's make it happen, make our blogs unique and beautiful. In order to spread the word, I created this "Customize Your Cover Challenge" , combined with the actual tutorial on how to do it:
Step 1: Navigate to the collage maker page of free web based app BeFunky here
Step 2: Set image size of 1320 pixel width and 168 pixel height in the image settings by clicking second icon from top on the left.
Step 3: Make a 3 x 1 collage configuration by deleting extra collage boxes (from the 3 x 3 default grid) by clicking on an unwanted box and selecting delete:
Step 4: This is how your collage box will look in a 3x1 configuration suitable for cover image. Now you are ready to add images.
Step 5: Select and upload images you need from your computer to BeFunky collagemaker by clicking on the Image manager button on the top left in BeFunky window. Click on 'Computer' and then, navigate to the location of your images on your computer in the dialog box that opens. Upload the 3 images you want to use on the cover image.Ensure that the middle image has dark background so that the text of your username, follows etc, which Steemit puts in the middle of the cover image will be visible.
Now here comes my in-between Step (feel free to skip it):
Prior to uploading the images, I edited my two images for left and right inside the APP: CANVA! I simply googled "marble background" saved a photo, edited the image once with the text "Welcome to my life", saved it :
and edited the second one inside the APP: PHOTOSHOP MIX! I pit 3 layers on top of each other, to get the effect of maintaining a marble background.
( You can obviously skip this extra step and just do it "the original way)
Step 6: Click on each of the uploaded images and Drag them each to one collage box.
Step 7: Click on an image if you wish to edit it (adjust size or flip it)
Step 8: Final result ...
Step 9: Click on Save to computer and save the image on your computer.
Step 10: Upload the image to an image hosting site such as postimg.org or imgur.com
Step 11: Click on Settings (on the right hand side of your Steemit blog main page) and paste the URL in the Cover image box. Click on Update and save.
Et Voilà!
I hope you found this little tutorial useful. Feel free to comment, upvote & resteem.
Also make sure to follow the originator of this tutorial: @vm2904 - a successful executive turned nature lover.
Now Get Creative! Adding to my previous post about building a brand, think about what visuals fit the theme of your blog...
Challenge OTD: Post your new cover in the comments below!
Much love,
Mrs.Steemit