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What is a Favicon?
A favicon, short for “favorite icon,” is a small website logo displayed in your browser’s tabs, bookmarks, and Google Chrome’s browsing history. This tiny browser icon helps users identify and manage websites more easily.
Why do I need a favicon?
- Branding - The favicon helps build your web presence. Your site logo will be displayed at the top of a browser's tab. It creates awareness and brand recall.
- Speed - It helps internet users recognize your website through your favicon. Thus, they can quickly switch between tabs on their browser.
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - The favicon helps improve your search engine rankings. Whenever an internet user visits your site, the browser requests your site's favicon. If a favicon is not set up, your site may return a 404 error, which may affect your site's ranking.
- Credibility - The favicon helps your website to appear credible and professional.
How do I customize my site's favicon?
Time to get creative!
- Create a 16x16, 32x32, or 512x512 pixel image (WordPress commonly uses 512x512).
- Convert your image into a favicon.ico file using any online favicon generator.
- Upload the favicon.ico file to your website’s root directory using cPanel’s File Manager or an FTP client.
If you are using a site builder, see the guides below:
Additional Resources
These references may help you customize your favicon. Note that HostGator cannot offer direct support for these platforms:
If your CMS or shopping cart system is not listed, check its documentation for instructions on modifying your favicon.
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