Add a Website Icon to Your iOS Device Bookmark
iOS users can bookmark your website on their home screen by adding an Apple Touch Icon. Follow these simple steps to create one:
- Create your icon image
- Format must be .PNG (no transparency)
- Use your favicon or logo design for consistency
- Follow Apple's image guidelines for proper dimensions
- Upload the icon image
- Open the page editor for any layout page
- Add link text and highlight it
- Click the link icon in the toolbar
- Choose Files tab and select Add File
- Upload your icon image
- Click Add Link
- Copy the icon file URL
- Click the linked text again
- Copy the complete file URL
- Add the code Open Code Injection and paste this in the header:
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/s/file-name.extension">
Replace
/s/file-name.extensionwith your icon's URL
- Test the icon
- Visit your website on an iOS device
- Use the Share menu
- Select "Add to Home Screen"
- Your icon should appear with other apps
Important notes:
- Icon must not be transparent
- Custom code modifications require basic coding knowledge
- Test across different iOS devices to ensure proper display
- Changes may take time to appear due to caching
- Regular icon updates help maintain brand consistency
For additional assistance, consult:
- Apple's developer documentation
- Your web developer
- Online coding communities
- Squarespace experts
Remember to validate the icon across different iOS devices and screen sizes for optimal appearance.