{"id":19710,"date":"2018-12-17T12:10:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T10:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=19710"},"modified":"2023-12-17T16:02:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T16:02:00","slug":"wordpress-favicon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wordpress-favicon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Favicon to Your WordPress Site"},"content":{"rendered":"

A favicon is the tiny image you\u2019ll see at the left-hand side of any browser tab. By default, your site will only include a generic picture, so it\u2019s up to you to add something custom. Doing this will help your site appear more trustworthy, assist with your branding, and make your pages easier to identify.<\/p>\n

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In this post, we’ll start with a quick explanation for why you should take the time to use a WordPress favicon. Then we\u2019ll show you how to create one, and offer some advice for doing so effectively. Let\u2019s get to work!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why you need to create a WordPress favicon<\/h2>\n

If you check out a series of tabs in any browser, you\u2019ll see that each one includes both the name of the page in question and a small image:<\/p>\n

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This image \u2013 the favicon \u2013 identifies the site in question. You\u2019ve probably never given them much thought, given their ubiquity. However, when you create your own website, it won\u2019t have its own custom favicon. Instead, your pages\u2019 tabs will feature a nondescript default image:<\/p>\n

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These icons are bland, not very memorable, and can make your site come off as unprofessional. Therefore, creating a custom WordPress favicon is one of the first things<\/a> you\u2019ll want to do for your site.<\/p>\n

Using a carefully-chosen favicon also makes your pages easier for users to identify. Plus, it plays a role<\/a> in ensuring your site is memorable, as well as strengthening your branding.<\/p>\n

It’s also not that difficult to add a favicon to WordPress, making this one of the best “low hanging fruit” actions you can take for your site.<\/p>\n

How to add a favicon to your WordPress website (in 3 steps)<\/h2>\n

Throughout the next few sections, we\u2019re going to discuss how you can create a favicon and add it to your WordPress website. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

Step 1: Plan out your favicon\u2019s design<\/h3>\n

Before actually creating and uploading your favicon, it pays to do a bit of planning. This tiny image will be representing you and your website, so you don\u2019t want to slap something together in a hurry.<\/p>\n

The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is decide whether to use existing imagery or create something new. For example, if you already have a logo accurately representing your website or business, you may want to use it as your favicon.<\/p>\n

However, keep in mind that favicons are very small, and therefore can\u2019t contain much detail. If your existing logo is complex, it will likely need to be simplified in order to look good in a browser tab.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, you can also create an entirely new image. It\u2019s still best to use elements of your site\u2019s or business\u2019 branding here. This means choosing to incorporate colors, fonts, and\/or icons that are already a part of your larger website\u2019s design.<\/p>\n

It can help at this stage to sketch out some possibilities for your favicon, either on paper or in a simple image editing program. Remember \u2013 your design needs to be very simple, not include unnecessary elements, and visually represent your brand at a glance.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Create your favicon<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve settled on a design concept, it\u2019s time to actually create the favicon image. If you\u2019re using an existing logo, and you\u2019re lucky enough to have a clear, simplified version on hand, this step is simple.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, you\u2019ll need to design your favicon. There are a few ways you can approach this task:<\/p>\n