Unlock the Secret to Boosting Your Website’s Identity with a Tiny Icon You Can Make Today
When you’re sifting through a sea of open tabs, how do you quickly find the one you need? I bet it’s by using favicons — the small icon that appears next to a site’s title in your browser tab.

Short for “favorite icons,” favicons don’t just appear in browser tabs; you’ll also find them next to bookmarks, history results, search bars, mobile browser screens, home screen shortcuts, and SERPs.
Favicons are often overlooked when creating a website, but they can make a big impact on how polished your website feels. In this article, we’ll cover why you need a custom favicon, how to create one, and how to add it to your website.