Some actually believe that both a banner and header are referring to the same thing but in fact they are not! A header is an image that is placed on top of a website or blog. It is usually horizontal in size and consists of mainly of logo or some other elements such as social media icons, advertisement banner or search bar. The main purpose of the header is to set the feel a website and inform you what the websites purpose is. Unlike a header, a banner is used to inform or advertise purposes. Banners are more interactive and dynamic due to technology today but are less effective.

This is a banner.

This is a header.