Google has become part of our life due to its many functions. One of the wonders that Google offers is the Blogger platform where you can create blogs for free. It is fully customizable and allows you to change from the template to small details such as the Favicon of the website.
Favicon, from English favorite icon (favorite icons) and is a small image that is associated with the page. Every Blogger account has the ability to change the favicon. This is usually located before the website name on the website.
Why should I have a custom favicon?
The icon of your website is associated with your brand. people who visit your website will associate your brand name with your image. If they see that image on another site like Facebook, Instagram or another social network, they will immediately know that it is your brand.
It is incredible that something so simple has such an impact on your blog, but if you want people to know you it is essential that you have an image that connects with your brand. Especially if you are new and growing in the digital world.
Your image speaks of your identity and who you are. There are extremely important details to keep in mind, even the colors you choose will have a great impact on your brand.
Favicon requirements for Blogger
- Generally, the minimum size set for the Blogger icon is 16px x 16px.
- It should have a simple design that is visible at a minimal scale. Not forgetting that it must be eye-catching to be remarkable.
- An original design, unique to be different from the competition.
- The file size must not exceed 100Kb.
- It should be a square image. Otherwise, the platform will reject the file.
How to change a favicon to a blog or web page in Blogger?
Log into your Blogger account. You can do it from your Google account by entering your access data. In the main Blogger, panel select the Design option that is in the left panel.
Select the first configuration parameter called Page Icon.
A new window opens where you can remove the icon that is currently there. When you remove the current icon when a new blog page loads the Blogger icon appears by default.
In case you want to change the icon, press the Select file button. Search the file explorer for the location on your PC where the icon is located.
Choose the file and click the Save button.
The new favicon is automatically loaded into the configuration, but for the change to take effect click on the Save design button. Check the final result with the Preview button and you will see that you have a new icon in the browser.
Tools to create your own favicon
GenFavIcon
An excellent tool to create icons online and for free. Allows you to create an icon from an image you have on your PC. The available sizes for icons are 16×16, 32×32, 48×48, 64×64, and 128×128.
The interface is quite intuitive and easy to use. you just have to follow the steps to get your favicon at the end. The final result can be downloaded in jpg, png, gif or ico format. The result is almost immediate and you can upload it immediately on your website.
Favicon Generator
Like the previous Favicon Generator tool, it allows you to create an icon from an image on your PC to create a 16×16 file in ico, gif, png, or jpg format.
Something that is very attractive about this platform is that it has its own icon gallery available to users. They’re pretty straightforward, but it’s a good place to start if your brand doesn’t have an image yet.