Banner Ad Sizes, Types, And Shapes – A Short List Of Different Website Banners
There are different banner ad sizes and types being used today and the format is designed based on the theme of the website. Types include flash banners, animated banners, static banners, and interactive banners.
Here is a list of banner sizes and shapes that are most commonly used.
Leader board or mega banner (728 X 90) – it is so big that you can include lost of information North banners (468 X 60) and usually placed on top of websites.
Skyscraper (12 X 600) Wide skyscraper (160 X 600) Skyscraper banners are placed on either the right or left sides of the website because they are column type of banners.
Square (250 X 250) Smaller square (200 X 200) Square banners can be placed in the middle, the left, or right sides of the page.
Large Rectangle (336 X 280) Medium Rectangle (300 X 250) They can an be placed where ever they fit best; generally in the middle, left, or right side of the page.
Button banners – they come in different sizes, colors, and shapes and are smaller of course.
There are also custom made banners that you can design or have someone design for you.
You can take a look at different website banners, blog banners, and art banners to get an idea of the different type, sizes, and shapes. Pay special attention to the ad copy, display, and positioning.