You might be wondering what a Favicon is. A Favicon is the tiny image that is displayed in your browser window (or tab) right next to the website you are visiting. The most common Favicon image in Blog Land is the famous Blogger Favicon.
Wouldn’t it be great to change the Blogger Favicon to something that represents you?? Well you can!! Look at the Favicon that is displayed next to my URL… it’s my very own Favicon!!
You can make your very own Favicon by visiting Favicon.cc. You’ll have to create an account (which is FREE) to be able to save what you create. You can draw what you like or you can upload your own image.
I already had a square logo, so I only had to upload it.
I uploaded this (by clicking on Import Image):
Once uploaded this is what it looked like:
Looks funny doesn’t it?? However, Favicon.cc shows you a preview of your Favicon in the preview section. So don’t worry once it’s in the browser’s address bar it will look normal :)
When you are done and you like your Favicon, click Download Favicon (you’ll find it in the Preview Section) and save it on your computer.
Go to your Blogger Dashboard and click on Layout. Once you are in the Layout, you’ll see Favicon Edit in the top left corner.
Click on Edit
The Configure Favicon box will appear. Click on Browse and locate your Favicon file (*.ico). Click Save.
You now have your very own Favicon!!! YAY!!!
If your Favicon doesn’t show up right away, don’t worry it takes around 24-48 hours to update your new Favicon, however if you clear your Internet cache you should see it quickly.
Let me know if you create your own Favicon!! I would LOVE to see it!!
Have a great day!!!
P.S. I’ll be linking at these Parties.
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Thanks for sharing how to do this! I have been wanting to change mine up, and it’s so easy too.
Thanks for this tip! I am new to blogging and had been scared to configure anything! This seems so simple for a beginner!
This was a great tutorial. Just finished mine up! Thanks!
Thanks for linking this up! I will create my ASAP! :))
Good information. Thanks. I’ve pinned it for future reference.
Wow – I never realized it was so easy. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a great help! I tried it and it (seems to have) worked! Thanks for sharing.
This is a good tutorial! Thanks so much for linking up at Reasons To Skip The Housework!
Tuesday Time Out Linky Party
Smiles,
Melanie
Reasons To Skip The Housework {The Blog}
Tinker B Boutique {The Shop}
Thank you! I’m new to blogging and need every bit of how-to advice I can get!
One of these days I need to get around to doing one of these. Thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Pinned this….thanks!
Marilyn
Thank you for the tutorial. I’m going to have to try this. If you are interested, I have a “Blog Tips Cafe” linky party open year around and readers would LOVE this tip!
<3 Christina
igottacreate.blogspot.com
Thanks for the tip! I’m going to do it.
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try this.
Michelle
Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday!
Cool! I’m a newbie so I appreciate the tip!
Thank you so much for showing me how to do this! I have been wanting to change mine since I started my blog, but just couldn’t figure out how! I am going to try your tutorial! I am way excited! Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation.
Jill
Thanks for this I have been wondering how to do this with my blog. Thanks for sharing this with us this week at the Sunday Round Up Link Party.
See you next week,
Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
I have tried to do this a few times and the tutorial I found it just wasn’t working for me. I am going to give yours a try!
Thanks for sharing at Sunday Round Up.
xoxo
Heather
Thanks, I am going to change mine! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party!
Thanks, I am going to change mine! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party!
Thanks, I am going to change mine! Thanks for sharing at A Pinteresting Party!
Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you’ll come again this week! This month’s Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
Smiles!
Jami
http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Great info! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday!
This is very cool, and so helpful!! Thanks so much for sharing these tips!
Thanks so much for linking up to the Naturally-Nifty Linky Party! This week’s party is up and I would love for you to stop by and link up!
http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/05/naturally-nifty-linky-party-12.html
Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your project to Mauvin’ Monday! When you get a chance, don’t forget to stop by and share your Twitter account on the new Tweet Leap!
http://www.vintagemauve.com/2012/05/01/its-a-tweet-leap-and-referral-love-too/
Cheers,
Jessica
what a great tutorial. having your own favicon gives your “brand” a more professional look ^^) thanks for sharing!
hugs,
Lelanie
to-sew-with-love.com
tocookwithlove.com
Just gave this post a shout out!
http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2012/05/blogging-tips-7.html
Marilyn