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Google Sites Header Image Template

Google Sites is an easy way to create a collaborative webpage. Having an attractive Google Sites header can make a big difference. Use this Google Sites banner template from Google Drawings.
Google Sites Header Template
Google Sites Header Image Template

Google Sites is a simple way to create a website. Joyously, the site is also collaborative. An attractive Google Sites header makes a significant impact on the overall appearance of the site. The Google Sites header is cropped. Use a template to ensure your header looks just right. 

Google Sites Header

Sites is a bit tricky because it is responsive. The crop of the banner image depends on the way it is being displayed by the user (obviously something we have no control over).

Google Sites Heading Template

Use this Google Drawings template to design your Google Sites header banner. 

Design in the Blue Stripe

Google Sites captures the MIDDLE of your artwork. Use the blue section in the middle of the Google Drawing as the focus of your header. Anything in the white area is likely to not be displayed. 

Change the Color

Either change the color or delete the blue box after creating your design. 

Screenshot of Google Drawing with a blue section for the google sites header banner design
Screenshot of paint can fill for the blue stripe on the Google Doc

Use the paint can icon to change the fill color. 

Drag a Bitmoji

Because it is Google Drawing you can drag images right onto the drawing canvas. This includes dragging Bitmoji’s from the Bitmoji Chrome extension.
Drag a bitmoji onto template

Download Image

Use the File menu and choose “Download as” and choose “PNG image.” In the Google Sites banner, click on “Change image” and choose “Upload.” This will allow you to upload the image you created.

Upload to Google Sites

Use Canva

I love using Google Drawings. They reside in my Google Drive and are easy to use. However, if you want a fancier design, Canva is an excellent tool. I use Canva daily. Design your Google Sites header banner in Canva, and download as a PNG. Upload to Google Sites. 

Canva Template

If you want to use Canva, which is free for teachers, use this template:

7 thoughts on “Google Sites Header Image Template

  1. Thank you so much for this Alice,
    Finding ways to customize Google Sites has been really fun as more functionality keeps being added. Really like that there is that option to add a logo to top left corner.

  2. Did anyone else have the problem of the image being “greyed out” when uploaded? I made a vibrant image and it is definitely greyed out on the site…advice welcome!

  3. Thank you so much …this was the simple explanation that I didn’t have to look far for. It worked beautifully with my site…THANKS!!!

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