How to add a logo or thumbnail to your publication

Understanding logos, favicons, and thumbnails 

Logos

Your logo is the main visual representation of your brand, providing identity and personality to your newsletters and publication. A consistent logo helps keep your brand memorable for your readers. Once added to your account, your logo will be prominently displayed on your Signup Page and used throughout your publication. The recommended size for a logo in beehiiv is 800px x 800px.

 

Favicons

Favicons are small but significant. They are the tiny images that appear in the tab of your browser and help users quickly identify your website among many open tabs. In beehiiv, your logo also appears as a favicon, to ensure consistent branding and help your audience easily recognize your site.

 

Thumbnails

Thumbnails are essential for enhancing the visual appeal of your content and boosting engagement. Unlike logos, which are typically square icons representing your brand, thumbnails are rectangular images that offer a preview of your brand or post. 

Thumbnails are used when your content is shared on social media and also act as a preview of your newsletter posts on your website. The recommended size for a thumbnail in beehiiv is 1200px x 630px. 

 

This article will guide you through adding both a logo and a thumbnail to your publication. For details on adding thumbnails to individual posts, refer to How to add a thumbnail to your newsletter post.

 

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How to upload or update your publication logo

1. From the left panel Dashboard, scroll to the bottom and click on Settings.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. From Settings, click on Publication in the left panel.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Your Publication settings will open on the General tab. Under the Basic Info > Logo section, click on the icon and then select the image you would like to use as your logo from your device. For optimal results, we recommend using a logo image size of 800px by 800px.
   
   If it is your first time uploading an image for your logo, the icon will show as the beehiiv icon until you click to replace it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. New logo changes will be saved automatically. You’ll receive a quick Logo saved message at the top of your screen.
   
   
   

 

 

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How to upload a publication thumbnail 

Note: The publication thumbnail added here will act as the default thumbnail for any posts that do not have a specific thumbnail assigned to them.

1. From the left panel Dashboard, scroll to the bottom and click on Settings.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. From Settings, click on Publication in the left panel.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Your Publication settings will open on the General tab. Under the Basic Info > Thumbnail section, click Add Thumbnail Image, then select the image you want to upload and set as the default thumbnail for your publication. Changes will be saved automatically.