A favicon is that little icon you see next to a site’s URL in your internet browser or bookmarks. It’s not needed, but it’s good for branding. This picture is here to demonstrate how favicons can imprint an image in your head and reinforce branding.
Favicon.CC is my favorite favicon creator. You can create one from scratch, upload your own picture or find ones users have already created and edit them to your liking. Using this site is definitely a fun way to learn 16 x 16 pixel design and animation.
Genfavicon is a another good and simple one too. You upload your picture, crop it and save. It is extremely simple for the ones that already have a picture or logo.
I added this Dynamic Drive link because if you are ever starting from scratch, starting with a gradient background is another way to add flavor to the design.
Tags: branding, browser, design, favicon, fun, icon
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Your article about creating a favicon is clear even for such newbie as I am. I'm convinced that it is better for a web site to have a favicon than to be promoted without it. It is a marketer's point of view.
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Posted by air jordan iv | 2010/05/16, 8:02 PMGreat post, it's true that something as small as a favicon graphic can go a long way…every little bit helps to stand out from the competition!
Posted by Clayton | 2010/05/26, 3:58 PMNow i know how to make my own favicon. :)
Posted by research papers | 2010/06/01, 8:15 PMWow! I didn't know I can make my favicon all by myself! Thanks for showing to do it! :)
Posted by research papers | 2010/06/02, 11:43 AMI've always used a favicon generator.
Posted by Shennan T. | 2010/08/17, 9:59 AMI use the Dynamic Drive favicon generator. Think about the last time you went to your browser bookmarks. The ones with Favicons sure do stand out!
Posted by Karl Bryan | 2010/08/20, 11:14 AM