One of the first things new visitors will notice upon arriving at your website is your header. Some sites are able to make an excellent first impression by featuring an artistic or creative header. This mini gallery post is a collection of some of the more inspiring headers out there.
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Originally Published September 22nd, 2008
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September 22nd, 2008
Helmy Bern and Daniel Quinn headers are very nice. How do you find these? What’s the process behind searching for these sites and headers for your blog posts?
September 22nd, 2008
[...] Enlace: 30 creative websites headers [...]
September 23rd, 2008
aiks, mine is not listed
Anyway, good list
September 23rd, 2008
You posted two of my sites! Thanks a bunch.
Looks like I’m in good company on this list.
September 23rd, 2008
Nice roundup! I try to create a nice ’showcase’ work for my header about every three weeks. I get some good feedback on some…nothing on others. It’s all a lucky guess, but also a nice inspiration and motivation to keep plugging away at winning crowd approval. Thanks for these…I’m already bookmarking some favorites, and will try to incorporate these designs into my next work.
September 23rd, 2008
Wicked stuff. Bookmarked
September 23rd, 2008
Josh,
Most of them are found through design galleries.
September 23rd, 2008
Hi there!
very inspiring…good to concentrate on the headers sometimes and to get new ideas about this topic..thanks!
September 23rd, 2008
Thanks for including my site
September 23rd, 2008
I really enjoyed checking these out. Thanks for the great round-up!
September 23rd, 2008
That’s a great collection! I bookmarked this list, might get useful someday.
September 23rd, 2008
It i always a hassle deciding which header I should use for my sites. I like to find places I can get ideas so thanks for your work on this site. I appreciate it.
September 23rd, 2008
I must say I am a fan of the arty type of headers compared to the obvious professional types. Great site…
September 24th, 2008
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September 24th, 2008
I have write them in my blog post, If you don’t like which i did, You can email me!
September 24th, 2008
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September 24th, 2008
Awesome roundup - header in the website is great recognition sign. Thanks, man, great job again..
September 24th, 2008
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September 24th, 2008
Header’s really define branding and grab visitors’ attention, much like the masthead and headline of a newspaper. These are some slick designs. I’m a fan of Luova. Most of your picks are web 2.0 and grundge look. Design is changing, however. There’s a notion that’s been flying around for the last few years that web 2.0 is dying. What is the design technique of the future?
September 24th, 2008
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September 24th, 2008
Thanks for featuring my site! All of these headers are great, I like them much more than my own…
September 25th, 2008
very inspiring…good to concentrate on the headers sometimes and to get new ideas about this topic..thanks!
September 25th, 2008
Headers have certainly come along way from taking a picture and just stretching it to fit. Oops am I the only one that did that. Great site will bookmark…
September 25th, 2008
How do you get the fresh ideas for these headers week in and week out. They are brilliant, truly.
September 25th, 2008
@plumbing queens - that site is currently down giving a 403 error.
September 25th, 2008
I don’t have header on my own blog, because i use simple design to save my server resource.
but very inspired graphics
September 25th, 2008
Thanks for including my website, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the website of my webmaster : http://www.soulvisual.com.
Nice selections of website, really interesting : good job!
September 26th, 2008
those are nice headers.i try to change my header.i wonder if others find it nice:)
September 27th, 2008
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September 27th, 2008
A great collection, I love these eye-catchers! My favorite is Notre-Dame.
September 27th, 2008
very inspirational
September 28th, 2008
It i always a hassle deciding which header I should use for my sites. I like to find places I can get ideas so thanks for your work on this site. I appreciate it.
September 29th, 2008
that is so crazy works.I am delighted to see these pictures
September 30th, 2008
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October 1st, 2008
For your inspiration,it’s my header…
on http://www.iquid.fr
October 1st, 2008
Very unique headers, just right as to not be distracting from the content.
October 1st, 2008
30 beautifull header, really nice pics. Thanks for share!!!
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October 2nd, 2008
Great list of inspiration there. Well sourced
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October 22nd, 2008
Wow, brilliant list. Makes me feel bad about my crappy standard-wordpress theme header
Oh well, good inspiration for me to start customizing my theme!
October 29th, 2008
Thanks for the plug. Mine is Rory Story.
October 29th, 2008
You’re welcome Rory.
November 10th, 2008
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January 6th, 2009
Thanks for the plug. Mine is Merchand de Trucs
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February 2nd, 2009
Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve got a blog place holding my domain now & am working on the new site. I love simplicity & color.
February 17th, 2009
Thanks for compiling this list. My header is a vintage inspired, feminine twist on the coffee cup on a desk.
March 9th, 2009
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March 15th, 2009
Really creative design, it had given me a great idea to what type of header to make for my blogs thanks a lot for sharing such valuable information. Soon to see more from your side.
March 29th, 2009
I especially like headers that use a lot of white as they blend in with most web sites. Great art.
April 1st, 2009
Some damn creative work!
April 2nd, 2009
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April 2nd, 2009
Amazing collection of creative work here. Just love it. Thanks
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April 3rd, 2009
Thanks.
In this list, we can add this one :http://www.mysacamain.com
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April 4th, 2009
Awesome list! Great inspiration for our next project.
April 10th, 2009
Awesome selection
Great soruces to get inspired 
April 18th, 2009
very good creations. waiting for more creative headers
April 20th, 2009
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April 20th, 2009
It looks to me you could use some inspiration yourself… this post was posted on smashingmagazine.com a few weeks ago.
April 20th, 2009
Basta,
This post was published 8 months ago, so if something was posted at Smashing Magazine a few weeks ago it’s pretty irrelevant. Next time check the date before you make a stupid comment.
May 1st, 2009
These designs are great. Thanks for sharing. Definitely a great collection of talent and distinct design styles
May 6th, 2009
Its a great resource. i ‘ll surely use one of them, thanks for sharing.
May 9th, 2009
These headers are great and has just inspired me to change my layout.
May 18th, 2009
great resource thanks for sharing
June 6th, 2009
Great collection. I love this 3D design in Acko.
June 19th, 2009
Thank u for shocasing such a fantastic works,