Adding a favicon ensures your website is easily recognizable in browser tabs and across the internet. Here's everything you need to know about implementing a custom favicon effectively.

What is a Favicon? A favicon is a small square image displayed next to page titles in browser tabs, bookmarks, and sometimes search results. It helps visitors quickly identify your website among multiple open tabs.

How to Add a Favicon:

1. Access your website's favicon settings
2. Upload your image through the uploader
3. Optional: Add a dark mode version
4. Save your changes
5. Clear browser cache if the favicon doesn't update immediately

Image Requirements:

• Size: 100x100 to 300x300 pixels (displayed at 16x16)
• Format: PNG format (ICO files not supported)
• File size: Maximum 100 KB
• Search optimization: Use 48px multiples (48x48, 96x96, 144x144) for Google search results

Browser Display Behavior:

• Desktop: Visible in browser tabs and address bars
• Mobile: Generally not displayed in mobile browsers
• Search Results: May appear next to your website listing

Best Practices:

• Use simple, recognizable designs
• Ensure good visibility at small sizes
• Test across different browsers
• Upload single-version files only
• Consider dark mode compatibility

Troubleshooting: If your favicon doesn't appear immediately after uploading:

1. Clear your browser cache
2. Restart your browser
3. Wait a few hours for changes to propagate

Remember that browser caching can sometimes delay favicon updates, so changes might not be immediately visible to all users.

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