You may not know what they are – but you see them every time you browse the internet. Look up at your open tabs on your browser right now, see that icon before the websites name? That’s a favicon!

Okay, it may not seem much, but trust me, that tiny box of pixels makes a huge difference in terms of user experience. Internet users tend to have multiple tabs open at once, and having an eye-pleasing favicon will help your website design stand out – especially if someone is comparing your business with other competitors. Your favicon should be a memorable cue, something that your customers remember at a glance.

Your brand on display

A favicon is an extension of your brand, whether it’s your company’s initials, your logo or some clever iconography. Your favicon will be visible on more than just the tab bar.  Since May 2019, Google has been putting favicons on display in mobile search ranking pages, and whenever someone bookmarks your page the favicon will appear in their list of favourite and most visited websites.

Many websites have instantly recognisable favicons, like eBay’s coloured striped shopping bag to Amazons ‘a’ or Instagram’s camera icon. These are the online equivalent of the golden arches or the Nike tick. Simpler is better when it comes to favicons.

Adding a favicon to your website design

Typically, a favicon is square, 16x16 pixels and saved as an .ICO file. However, as always at DotGO, we have made things easy for you. Just upload a .png of your logo and our editor will automatically resize, convert and create a favicon ready for use on your website.

We also have a number of pre-made favicons ready to use, and all of our websites have a placeholder favicon so that your website design will always look professional.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that people view the website on different devices and tend to have multiple tabs open at once. A favicon is a small but important way to make sure your website stands out amongst the crowd.

We believe there is a place for good-old-fashioned customer service on the Internet.  It's in our DNA.  Our different approach has made a big impression on our customers and a huge difference to their businesses. 

 

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Thank you Faith and Tom and all at DotGO. Building the website with such experienced and creative support has been invaluable. The whole process has been really interesting and I would highly recommend them.

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Great communication and very helpful, made it a breeze.

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My experience with DotGo was fluid and consistent and there was no break in communication, which is rather refreshing. They kept to their schedule and we were led through the process every step of the way, which is really helpful if you are not familiar with the process. It was a hassel free process if you work with them and provide them with the information they require, you can sit back and wait for the results! Awesome! Stress free process. I do recommend them.

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From first contact everyone was friendly helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend DotGo..

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Excellent service, professional, sleek, excellent communication and a FABULOUS website. Thank you Faith and Josh!

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Birds View Adventures trustpilot review

Working with DotGO has been an absolute pleasure. From the initial consultation to the final website launch, the entire process was smooth, professional, and exceeded my expectations. Luke - my website designer and the team’s expertise and dedication to their craft were evident at every stage, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The DotGO way process made everything so easy and straightforward. I felt supported and guided throughout, and the communication was exceptional. The website they built for my business reflects exactly what I envisioned, and I am truly thrilled with the outcome. I highly recommend DotGO to anyone in need of a professional, user-friendly, and visually stunning website. Their service is top-notch, and the value they provide is incomparable. I am confident that the website they have created for my business will be an invaluable asset for years to come. Thank you Luke, DotGO, for your outstanding work and for making the entire experience so positive. I am truly grateful for your dedication and expertise. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I am excited about the future of my business with this incredible website in place.

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