Do you add branding to your browser's new tabs?

Changing the appearance of your browser's new tabs can greatly enhance your browsing experience and add a touch of personalization. By incorporating branding elements, you can make your browsing sessions more enjoyable and reflective of your unique style.

❌ Figure: Bad example - Default new tab

✅ Figure: Good example - Branded new tab

How to add a branded image to your new tab experience

Setting a different per Edge or Chrome profile background image is a great way to have some branding and quickly identify which profile you are using when opening the browser or a new tab.

1. Open your Edge or Chrome browser
2. If you are not in the new tab experience click the + button to open a new tab
3. Click on settings | Edit Background

Figure: Opening new tab settings in a Microsoft Edge browser

1. Click on "Upload Image", select the image you want to use and click "Open"
2. Click "Apply"
3. Uncheck "Change new background daily"

Figure: Where to make changes

1. Close the dialog box, note you might have to scroll back up to see the "Close" button

Now every time you open a new tab or the browser you will see your custom background image and immediately know which tab you are in without having to glance over to the small profile image.