


Create a SIMPLE icon that has some resemblance to your website logo.The reason why we suggest working in a 100px by 100px canvas is simply that it is easier to see when you are creating but also not so much bigger than the actual file size that it will be too big to upload into Squarespace and let it do it’s magic resizing thing. You could really create any size square you want for your canvas, however, will not let you go below 40px … so 16px by 16 px is out of the question. But one of the great things about Squarespace is the ability it has to resize images you upload to your website to the right size it needs to be - including your favicon. Click Create a Design button to create a square blank canvas of 100px by 100pxįavicons are usually 16 by 16 pixels.Using Canva to Design your Squarespace Favicon

To make the process easier and more visual (which we are all about over here and C & C), we created a short video tutorial for you to see some examples of favicon creations and how to quickly make yours too. (No, we are not sponsored by them, we just really love them! Promise.) If you do not have an account with them, you can sign up for a free account today. We use Canva just about every day! It is a great design tool for designers AND non-designers. How to Make a Favicon for Your Squarespace Website It’s quicker and easier than searching for the name of it. Think of it like how you use the app images on your phone to find the app you are looking for. Images or icons are more memorable than a name. Having a favicon makes your Squarespace website look more professional and trustworthy. Which is something you want if you want to make sales in business. Having a favicon gives people a shortcut to come back to your website. Why Do you Need a Favicon on Your Squarespace Site? The purpose of it? So people can find the website they are looking for faster in their tabs, bookmarks, toolbars, etc. Let’s talk about how to create a favicon for your own Squarespace website and how to upload it onto your site! What Is a Favicon?Ī favicon is a little icon or image in your browser tab associated with the website. Ever wonder why you need a favicon on your Squarespace site? Or better yet, wonder how to get that ugly little 3-D box on your Squarespace site to be branded for your own website? The small detail of your favicon and whether you have one or not can be crucial to how legit your site looks.
