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Step-by-step guide on how to change favicon in Blogger

By Anna Berezina

Have you ever wondered how to change the favicon in your Blogger blog? The favicon, also known as a shortcut icon, is the small image that appears next to the website title in the browser tabs. While Blogger automatically generates a default favicon for your blog, you may want to personalize it to make your blog stand out.

In this step-by-step guide, I will walk you through the process of changing the favicon in your Blogger blog. You don't need any coding skills or technical knowledge - it's a simple process that anyone can follow. https://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/1408159 let's get started!

Step 1: Choose or create your favicon

Before you can change the favicon in your Blogger blog, you need to have a favicon image. You can either choose an existing image from your computer or create a new one using graphic design software or online favicon generators. The favicon should be a square image with dimensions of 16x16 pixels or 32x32 pixels, in either .ico, .png, or .gif format.


Pro tip: Keep your favicon simple and recognizable as it will appear as a small icon. Avoid using too many details or text.

Now that you have your favicon ready, let's proceed to the next step.

Accessing your Blogger dashboard
To change the favicon in your Blogger blog, you will need to access your Blogger dashboard. Here are the steps to do so:


Open a web browser and go to www.blogger.com.
Sign in to your Blogger account using your username ([email protected]) and password.
Once you're signed in, you will be redirected to your Blogger dashboard.
On the left-hand side of the dashboard, you will see a menu. Click on "Theme" to proceed.
Under the "Theme" tab, click on the "Customize" button for the blog you wish to change the favicon for.
A new window will open, showing the customization options for the selected blog.
Find the "Favicon" option in the customization settings and click on it.
In the "Favicon" section, you can either upload an image from your computer or choose an image from your Picasa web albums.
After selecting the desired image, click on the "Save" button to save the changes.

Once you have completed these steps, the favicon for your Blogger blog will be successfully changed. Keep in mind that it may take some time for the changes to be reflected on your blog.

Navigating to the Theme settings
To change the favicon in Blogger, you need to navigate to the Theme settings. Follow these steps:


Go to your Blogger dashboard.
Click on the "Theme" tab in the left sidebar.
From the dropdown menu, select the blog you want to edit.
Click on the "Customize" button in the main area.
In the left sidebar, click on the "Theme" section.
Scroll down and find the "Favicon" option.
Click on the "Edit" button next to it.

If you are unable to find the "Favicon" option, it may be necessary to switch to a different theme that supports customizing the favicon.

Note: It is recommended to use a square image with dimensions of at least 512x512 pixels for the favicon to ensure optimal quality.

After navigating to the Theme settings, you will be able to edit the favicon for your Blogger blog.

Locating the favicon section
Changing the favicon in Blogger is a simple task that can be done by following a few easy steps. The first step is to locate the favicon section in your Blogger dashboard. Follow the steps below to find and access the favicon section:


Go to your Blogger dashboard by logging into your account.
Click on the "Layout" tab on the left sidebar.
In the layout editor, look for the "Header" section on the page. It usually contains the blog title and description.
Within the header section, find the "Favicon" section. It is usually located at the top or near the blog title.
Click on the "Edit" link or icon next to the favicon section to access the settings.

Once you have located the favicon section, you can proceed to the next step of changing the favicon for your Blogger blog. Keep in mind that the favicon is a small image that represents your blog identity, so choose an image that is relevant and recognizable to your blog's branding.

Uploading a new favicon image
Follow these steps to upload a new favicon image for your Blogger website:


Login to your Blogger account with your username and password.
Go to the Blogger dashboard.
Select the blog you want to change the favicon for, if you have multiple blogs.
Click on the "Layout" tab on the left side of the dashboard.
Find the "Favicon" option on the layout page.
Click on the "Edit" button next to the Favicon section.
Click on the "Choose File" button to browse your computer for the new favicon image.
Select the image file you want to use as your new favicon.
Click on the "Save" button to upload the new favicon image.
Reload your blog to see the changes.

Note: It is recommended to use a square image with a size of 16x16 pixels or 32x32 pixels for the favicon.

Saving the changes and previewing your new favicon
Once you have finished uploading and customizing your new favicon, it's important to save your changes and preview how your website will look with the new favicon.


Click on the "Save" button located at the top right corner of the Blogger editor. This will save your changes and update your favicon.
Next, click on the "Preview" button to see how your website will appear with the new favicon.

Note: It's a good idea to preview your website on different devices and web browsers to ensure your new favicon displays correctly.

If you are happy with how your website looks with the new favicon, you can proceed to publish your changes. However, if you notice any issues or want to make further adjustments, you can go back to the Blogger editor and modify your favicon accordingly.

Now that you have successfully saved your changes and previewed your new favicon, you are ready to make your website even more personalized and unique!

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