It’s Time to Change Your Facebook Cover

Everyone remember times when Facebook offered to add cover photo on page only but from 2017 Facebook gives interesting option to use video as cover.

The minimum dimension of Facebook Cover Video is the same as the current cover area dimension for picture: 820 x 312 pixels but recommended size: 820 x 462 pixels and resolutions should be 1080p. Videos must be at least 20 seconds long but no longer than 90 seconds. If a video isn’t specifically designed for the cover, Facebook will crop it to recommended size 820 x 462 pixels or you shall receive an error.

Facebook Cover video will autoplay and auto-loop automatically.Videos might be the perfect opportunity to give prospective visitors a taste of what it would be like to use your services or product. It is a way to introduce yourself.

How to start and how to add?

First of all, you should decide about type of video, content and set main goal you want to achieve.

Some ideas for cover video:

• 360 grade view and give a tour of your business.
• Show how to use your products or call attention to each of services.
• Use styled photoshoots and fast-changing shot.

Using services of professionals could be other way how to make videos.

Check does video set the requirements.

Next step is to log in and go to the main page of your profile.

1. Click on the “Change Cover” button. 
2. Then, when the menu appears, select “Upload Photo/Video”. 
3. Select and update necessary video. 
4. Once it’s uploaded, drag it and reposition it to your liking. 
5. Click “Next”.
6. Choose thumbnail option.
7. Click “Publish” and be proud with your work.

Wish you an inspiration!