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Digital Marketing Guide

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Getting Started With a New Social Media Page

If you're setting up a new social media account for your agency, there are several steps to take to help ensure your profile is professional and effective in letting visitors learn more about you. On almost all social media platforms, begin by adding or updating the following:

Profile pic example
  • Profile picture: We recommend using your agency's logo or submark.
  • Cover photo: Changing your cover photo quarterly will help keep your page fresh, and you can highlight different insurance products. If your agency has a motto or tagline, this could be a great place to use it!
  • Agency location and contact information: It's extremely important to keep your agency's name, address and phone number consistent across all channels; adding an email address is helpful, too.
  • Link to your website
  • Short bio: Let viewers know what you're offering them; share who you are, how you can help and the areas you serve.

Note: On most social media platforms, you can edit this information by clicking the About or Edit Profile buttons on your agency's page.

Overview of Profile Pictures

Profile pictures are important on all social media channels. Your agency's profile picture is often the first image a user sees when they look for your agency on social media, so it's crucial that it's an on-brand, high-quality image. We recommend using your agency's logo or submark as your profile picture on all your social media channels. This will build consistency, and help users recognize and identify your brand.

Overview of Cover Photos

Cover photo example with icon pattern
Cover photo example of happy family doing yard work

A cover photo (sometimes referred to as a banner or header image) is the headlining photo on your agency's social page. Cover photos are featured on most major social media platforms (excluding Instagram).

Great cover photos tell a story. For example, if your agency writes mostly auto insurance, consider using a photo of a car on the road, a family road trip, or a teen getting keys to their first vehicle. If you write multiple products, you can focus on one at a time and consider changing the image every few months. Selecting a photo that matches your agency's story and vision will reinforce your brand image.

Profile Picture and Cover Photo Images Sizes

As of May 2022, here are several recommended dimensions and file sizes for profile pictures and cover photos1. Dimensions are noted in pixels (px) and width x height.

Facebook icon

Facebook

Profile image: 180 x 180
Cover image: 820 x 312 (min 400 x 150)
Instagram icon

Instagram

Profile image: 110 x 110
LinkedIn icon

LinkedIn

Company logo: 300 x 300
Company cover: 1,128 x 191
Twitter icon

Twitter

Profile image: 400 x 400
Header image: 1,500 x 500
YouTube icon

YouTube

Profile picture: 800 x 800
Banner: 2,048 x 1,152

Stock Photography

Many companies purchase subscriptions with stock photography services like Shutterstock® or Pond5®. If you're looking for free-to-use stock imagery for cover photos and other social media content, check out Unsplash.com. (Be sure to learn more about their licensing before moving forward.)

Stock photo of a speeding boat
Stock photo of a house with green lawn
Stock photo of motorcycle on beach

Want to learn more about creating and using engaging imagery on your social media pages? Check out our job aid titled Choosing Engaging Digital Imagery.

  • 1. Sprout Social: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-image-sizes-guide/
  • Remember that you are responsible for ensuring that you have proper rights and licenses before using any images on your social media accounts.

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