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Logo Requirements and Best Practices

Upload your business logo at 200×200px minimum. Specs, formatting tips, and how logos differ from Profile photos.

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Written by Brandon Austin
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Quick Answer

Upload your business logo at minimum 200×200 pixels (400×400 recommended) in JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP format, with a maximum file size of 5MB. Use a square image for best display across all Heritage Web publications. Your logo appears in search results, listing pages, and directory views.

Overview

Your Organization logo is the primary visual identifier for your business on Heritage Web. While not strictly required, a professional logo significantly improves credibility and click-through rates. Unlike Profile listings (which require a personal headshot), Organization listings should display your business logo.

Technical Requirements

Requirement

Specification

Minimum Size

200 × 200 pixels

Recommended Size

400 × 400 pixels or larger

Maximum File Size

5 MB

Aspect Ratio

Square (1:1) recommended

Supported Formats

JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP

Display Shape

Circular crop

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Logo File

  1. Locate your highest resolution logo file

  2. Crop to square dimensions if possible

  3. Ensure file size is under 5MB

  4. Save as PNG (for logos with transparency) or JPG (for photographic logos)

Step 2: Upload Your Logo

  1. Go to your Organization listing edit page

  2. Click the Logo upload area at the top of the page

  3. Select your logo file or drag and drop

  4. Wait for the upload to complete

  5. Preview the uploaded image in the circular frame

Step 3: Save and Verify

  1. Check how your logo appears in the preview

  2. Ensure it's clear and recognizable at small sizes

  3. Click Publish Draft to save changes

  4. Re-upload if the image appears cropped incorrectly

Best Practices

Do:

  • Use your official business logo

  • Choose a high-resolution source file

  • Ensure logo is readable at small sizes (it appears as a thumbnail in search results)

  • Use PNG format for logos with transparent backgrounds

  • Keep important elements centered (circular crop)

  • Update if your branding changes

Don't:

  • Upload personal photos (use Profile listing for headshots)

  • Use low-resolution or pixelated images

  • Include excessive white space around the logo

  • Upload logos with watermarks

  • Use competitor logos or copyrighted images without permission

Logo vs. Profile Picture

Listing Type

Image Type

What to Upload

Profile

Profile Picture

Personal headshot of you

Organization

Logo

Business logo or brand mark

Solo practitioners: Your Organization listing should still use a business logo—save your headshot for your Profile listing. Even a simple text-based logo works better than a personal photo on an Organization listing.

Acceptable Logo Types

  • Business logo

  • Brand mark or icon

  • Wordmark/logotype

  • Professional business graphic

  • Simplified or square version of your logo

Important Notes

  • Logo is highly preferred but not strictly required

  • Your logo is always visible when uploaded (no visibility toggle)

  • Changes to your logo trigger a re-review of your listing

  • Your logo displays to all visitors (not behind login wall)

  • The same logo appears across all publications where your listing is visible

FAQs

What if I don't have a logo? You can submit your listing without one, but we strongly recommend adding a logo. Even a simple text-based logo created with free design tools improves credibility.

Can I use my personal photo as the Organization logo? No. Organization listings should use business logos. Use your Profile listing for personal photos and headshots.

My logo isn't square. What should I do? The system displays logos in a circular frame. For best results, add padding to make your logo square before uploading, or create a square version with your logo centered.

How do I remove or change my logo? Click on your existing logo in the edit page, then upload a new image to replace it. Click Publish Draft to submit changes.

Will my logo appear on all directories? Yes. Your logo appears across all Heritage Web publications where your Organization listing is visible.

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