The little icon next to the URL

iwantoeatapples · 09-03-2004, 05:16 PM

I was wondering how to make that small image to the left of the URL. On this site, its the little GC in a square. I want to make one for my site, and im hoping its an easy thing to do. It looks pretty cool.

Thanks,
Brent

tntcheats · 09-03-2004, 10:55 PM

It's a favicon.

Make a 16x16 icon using a program that allows you to make .ico files. I suggest Icon Maker.

Then you put <link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/favicon.ico" /> (don't use the space then forward slash if you use HTML rather than XHTML) note that you don't need to call it favicon.ico unless you don't use this code. Some browsers automatically search for favicon.ico whenever you visit a domain.

tokkolo · 09-03-2004, 11:01 PM

To make a favicon, you can also use this online tool: http://www.htmlkit.com/services/favicon/

cvrk3 · 09-04-2004, 12:20 AM

Quote:

t's a favicon.

Make a 16x16 icon using a program that allows you to make .ico files. I suggest Icon Maker.

Then you put <link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/favicon.ico" /> (don't use the space then forward slash if you use HTML rather than XHTML) note that you don't need to call it favicon.ico unless you don't use this code. Some browsers automatically search for favicon.ico whenever you visit a domain.

that is a webmaster who can also teach

andy · 09-13-2004, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tntcheats

It's a favicon.

Make a 16x16 icon using a program that allows you to make .ico files. I suggest Icon Maker.

MSPaint also works

metalblade1335 · 09-18-2004, 05:09 PM

ok now you confused me is there any way you could set it up or show me the soruce of a page with it set up thanks

Metro · 09-18-2004, 05:56 PM

All you need to do is upload the favicon you made to your website then add this to the head of your page:

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/favicon.ico" />

Like said above, your going to need a program to make your small icon...

Pixel · 09-30-2004, 06:09 PM

LoL just want to tell you that not all users will see this, Many people use Internet Explorer and it won't show up. Im not sure if it works on firefox since I haven't used it in a while.

Mayur · 09-30-2004, 06:11 PM

It works on firefox and safari. Doesnt work with internet explorer.

tntcheats · 10-01-2004, 10:01 PM

However, IE does use it in favorites--it could promote return visitors by standing out more.

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iwantoeatapples Noogle Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The little icon next to the URL I was wondering how to make that small image to the left of the URL. On this site, its the little GC in a square. I want to make one for my site, and im hoping its an easy thing to do. It looks pretty cool. Thanks, Brent

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tntcheats Master Googler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cananada Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's a favicon. Make a 16x16 icon using a program that allows you to make .ico files. I suggest Icon Maker. Then you put <link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/favicon.ico" /> (don't use the space then forward slash if you use HTML rather than XHTML) note that you don't need to call it favicon.ico unless you don't use this code. Some browsers automatically search for favicon.ico whenever you visit a domain.

09-03-2004, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
tokkolo Google Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,022 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To make a favicon, you can also use this online tool: http://www.htmlkit.com/services/favicon/

09-18-2004, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
metalblade1335 Senior Googler Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok now you confused me is there any way you could set it up or show me the soruce of a page with it set up thanks

09-18-2004, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Metro Googler Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All you need to do is upload the favicon you made to your website then add this to the head of your page: <link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/favicon.ico" /> Like said above, your going to need a program to make your small icon...

09-30-2004, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pixel Master Googler Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 817 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	LoL just want to tell you that not all users will see this, Many people use Internet Explorer and it won't show up. Im not sure if it works on firefox since I haven't used it in a while.

09-30-2004, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mayur Elite Googler Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It works on firefox and safari. Doesnt work with internet explorer.

10-01-2004, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
tntcheats Master Googler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cananada Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	However, IE does use it in favorites--it could promote return visitors by standing out more.

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