Facebook Group Banner–How to make it Fit? Dimensions and Customizing

UPDATED APRIL 16, 2012 : Dimensions for new Facebook Group Banner are 802 x 255. It will look like there is white space when you upload but there is not..this is where facebook inserts the tabs for the group.
How to Make a Custom Facebook Banner?
In any Graphics Program, make a picture that is 802 x 255. I used PAINT, the super simple, been around forever program that comes with your computer. Pasted in some images. BINGO! Done.
Using the Facebook Banner to Your Advantage!
Think of the Uses of the Banner:
- You can change everyday!
- You can make Group Announcements!
- You can feature products or group Members!
- You can combine Graphics and Text!
- Always wanted to have something Stickied at the TOP of the Group??? Now you can!
Thank you so much for the information on the banner dimensions…
And congratulations on your awesome blog!
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Great work!
Cheers!
Monica.
VERY HELPFUL! Thank you so much!
thanks none of the banners i make fit hope they will now
Thanks Shelley! You Rock!! Sure does make the newest Facebook change a little easier to deal with! ;O)
Thanks for the info. Very helpful. Do you know if they’re going to start having this for pages? I don’t know why they’re not allowing this or at least cover images for pages. The current look is so unattractive and I have four Facebook pages.
Thanks a bunch! I had no idea you could even put a picture up there…this makes me a lot happier about this new FB change!