What the heck is a Favicon and how do I add one to My Blogger Blog?

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What is a Favicon?

Well as you might be asking yourself; a favicon is simply put a Icon or trademark that represents your blog or website. It is as you might be thinking a unique  logo that represents you and your brand all across the internet. OK that should have answered the basic question, now on to the fun stuff.

What does a favicon look like and where does it Go?

Well a favicon looks something like the icon currently appearing in your browser tab for this website:

My Favicon

Yes go ahead and look up, you know you want to.

What does it do and do I need one?

Well as was said in the intro a favicon is a representation of your brand, and if you know anything about brands you will know that a brand can either make or break a company or website. So if you think I will just wing it and stick with the plain Blogger classic favicon then I would advise you to  think again,get your own because a custom favicon does the following for you and your blog:

1.Increases your brand recognition, yes your blog is your brand so protect and promote it.
2. Makes your blog look more professional.
3. Sets you apart from the crowd.
4.  Looks cool as heck.
5. Increased readership, as readers can identify with your brand even before your blog title.


How do I get one and Implement it today?

Well in order to make a favicon there are several diffrent approaches that you might take, but for you my readers I will explore the fastest method to getting you one in a jiffy.

1. Go to favicon.cc website and there is a simple tool tat will help you in generating a cool favicon, the website is pretty straight forward simply use the color pallet to change colors and create a logo,when you are finished use the download option below the windows to get your brand spanking new favicon:

Favicon tool on favicon.cc

 Your favicon should look something like this when previewed and be as neat as possible:

You will start to see the preview immediately in the website by looking in the preview tab.
When satisfied download the favicon to your desktop:

Icon on the Desktop

2. OK now that you have created your favicon simply install it by:
logging into your blogger account and go into layout:

Edit Favicon option

3. Once you are in layout go to the top of the page and select Edit.

Favicon Edit Menu

4. Browse for your Favicon that you placed on the desktop earlier and choose it from:Choose file and save.

5. Once you are in layout again, remember to save arrangement. That's it you are finished. Just a note readers you will find that the Icon will take some time to appear, so give it a day or so and it will turn up.

OK was this tutorial helpful? what do you think about favicons, do they really represent your brand on the internet? let Me know in the comments below.