Thursday, July 14, 2011

Favicons - What, how and why?

If you've ever been to a website and noticed a little icon next to the URL that changes with each website, and ever wondered what that was, well now you know. They're called "favicons."

An example of Wikipedia's favicon, using the "W" as a logo.
I recently saw that Blogger has support for favicons and wanted to share with fellow bloggers out there that you can use one.
Favicons just add a little personal touch to your site or blog, and maybe even a bit of branding if you've made a name for yourself.
Most commonly they are found in 16x16 pixel size and can be made with any graphics program, even MS Paint if you're desperate. There are also plenty of online generators to make your own, such as this one:
http://www.favicon.cc/
Note: If you use that link, downloading the icon saves in an .ico extension, which Blogger didn't take. Convert into a familiar image type, (i.e, .jpg, .gif, .png, etc.)
These are also viewable in the blog update reader, so I hope to see some of these on your blogs!
Posted by AllWiredAdmin at 2:55 PM
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19 comments:

  1. GMSoccerPicksJuly 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I already have mine, its not useful, but it looks good :) Adds a custom touch i guess.

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  2. ZeroTimeJuly 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    wow nice I didn't know that blogger let you switch your favicon.

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  3. Daily Car ReviewsJuly 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    i need more help, please update with more! thanks

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  4. EuphoryJuly 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hehe, i always look at favicons, i really love those little things, for me having a favicon reminding of the site, is halfway success.

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  5. LuukashJuly 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I love your blog =D

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  6. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I didn't know this. Nice information!

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  7. gog magogJuly 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    news to me. thanks

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  8. Come At Me BroJuly 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    This is great!

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  9. PabloOJuly 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh thanks for sharing this! i'll be trying this as soon as posible

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  10. TY2D2July 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    awesome! I will have to make one of these now. Following ;)

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  11. RolandoMota123July 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Brool Story Co.

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  12. jokerJuly 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    i like this post. favicons are underrated and never used

    just added u bro, add me back

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  13. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Blogger has built in Favicons I thought.

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  14. MagixxJuly 15, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    nice to know, did not know that b4 ;)

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  15. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Nice find, thanks for that!

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  16. gimpelJuly 15, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    thanks I´ll try to create one

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  17. Choms1337July 15, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    very nice :) useful info :) good job ;)

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  18. Weastside007July 15, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I need those.

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  19. ShawJuly 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I put up a favicon for my blog, but I think a few people wont see it until they clear their browser cache.

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