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When you’re sifting through a sea of open tabs, how do you quickly find the one you need? I bet it’s by using favicons — the small icon that appears next to a site’s title in your browser tab.

Short for “favorite icons,” favicons don’t just appear in browser tabs; you’ll also find them next to bookmarks, history results, search bars, mobile browser screens, home screen shortcuts, and SERPs.

Favicons are often overlooked when creating a website, but they can make a big impact on how polished your website feels. In this article, we’ll cover why you need a custom favicon, how to create one, and how to add it to your website.

Why should you add a favicon to your website?

Favicons are one of those small things that make a big difference. Here’s why:

• Favicons improve the user experience: Favicons help people quickly navigate to your website when they have multiple tabs open. It also allows visitors to recognize your site in search results….