{"id":7252,"date":"2022-06-12T00:40:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T04:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/?p=7252"},"modified":"2023-04-24T00:49:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T04:49:25","slug":"shopify-favicon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/2022\/06\/12\/shopify-favicon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add or Change Shopify Favicon Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets you start, grow, and manage your business. So, In this process, while not required, the<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/shopify-favicon\/#shopify_favicon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><b><i> Shopify Favicon <\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is strongly recommended for your store to build a strong brand identity.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have seen a favicon many times, but you might not know its name or definition. Favicon is a relatively new term for many internet users. This is one of the factors that evaluate the standard of your Shopify store.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Favicons, or <\/span><\/i><b><i>favorite icons<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are small and shortened logos displayed beside URLs in browser tabs, search results, history archives, and bookmark lists.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will give you detailed information about the benefits of favicons and a quick guide on<\/span><\/i><b><i> how to add or change a Shopify favicon to your online store in only 6 steps<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via browser and mobile app.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why do you need a Shopify favicon for your store?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7254\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7254\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7254\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/favicon-16x16-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon\" width=\"800\" height=\"495\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Favicons, which means \u201c<strong>favorite icons<\/strong>,\u201d are small (16&#215;16 pixels or 32&#215;32 pixels) and shortened logos<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Favicons are an important factor in <\/span><b>evaluating the standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your Shopify store. A well-designed favicon can help to brand your store and make it more memorable. A favicon can also make it easier for visitors to find your store in their browser&#8217;s bookmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When users visit a website, they will see the Favicon icon as a logo representing that website. Favicon aims to help the audience easily recognize its brand. That is also why favicon is an indispensable thing on Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind these benefits that will motivate you to take action for your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Big benefits come from Shopify favicon<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A quick round-up of the benefits you will get when using favicons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your brand look more<strong> professional<\/strong> and <strong>polished<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help users easily <strong>identify<\/strong> the tab for your website, which increases the chance they will return.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow users to easily <strong>find<\/strong> bookmarked pages in their archives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your brand <strong>stand out<\/strong> from the rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have a Shopify favicon, your store will look just like any other store &#8211; there&#8217;s nothing to set it apart. But with a favicon, you can make a great first impression and give visitors a reason to remember your site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, choosing a good favicon for your brand is also an important thing that can not be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is the reason why you should check the tips below to know how to choose a favicon for your Shopify store!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips on choosing a Shopify Favicon for your online store<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adding a favicon, you are increasing the chances that your customers will remember your brand. Moreover, they will be more likely to return to your site in the future. It can also assist with making your customers feel more secure about their purchases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 3 tips to keep in mind when adding a <\/span><b>Shopify favicon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your store:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tip #1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the favicon is relevant to your store. A simple logo or icon that represents your brand will work well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tip #2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the favicon simple. Avoid using too many colors or intricate designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tip #3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the favicon is legible. Use a clear font or simple design so that it can be easily seen in the address bar or next to your store&#8217;s name in bookmarks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these tips, you&#8217;ll be sure to create a great favicon for your Shopify online store!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are you waiting for? Get a favicon for your Shopify store today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Add or Change Shopify favicon to your store<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding a favicon to your Shopify store is a great way to develop your brand and make your store more recognizable. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to add or change your Shopify favicon, you can do it <\/span><b>via the browser <\/b>or the<b> mobile app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Whether you want to add or change a favicon to your Shopify store, the process is the same.\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without any further ado, you can follow this quick guide on adding a Shopify favicon to your store step by step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option #1: Add or Change the Shopify favicon to your store via Browser<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One min before starting our process, you should log into your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.shopify.com\/store-login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><b>Shopify admin<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your dashboard admin, click on \u201c<\/span><b>Online Store<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d in the left corner. And then, select \u201c<\/span><b>Themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d from the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7255\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7255\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7255\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/step-1-on-adding-favicon.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After clicking on \u201c<strong>Online Store<\/strong>\u201d, \u201c<strong>Themes<\/strong>\u201d will appear under it, click on \u201c<strong>Themes<\/strong>\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: On your right part click the \u201c<\/span><b>Customize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d button, which is next to \u201c<\/span><b>Action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7256\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7256\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7256\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/choose-customize.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon \" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose &#8220;<strong>Customize<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: At the left corner of your direct page, click on \u201c<\/span><b>Theme Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7257\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7257\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7257\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/select-Themes-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon \" width=\"800\" height=\"603\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on \u201c<strong>Theme settings<\/strong>\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Under the \u201c<\/span><b>Theme Settings\u201d section<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scroll down a bit until you see \u201c<\/span><b>FAVICON<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, and select it. After that, you can click on \u201c<\/span><b>Select Image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7258\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7258\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7258\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/select-favicon-then-choose-select-image.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose \u201c<strong>FAVICON<\/strong>\u201d then click on \u201c<strong>Select Image<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can choose an image from your \u201c<\/span><b>Library<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or \u201c<\/span><b>Free images<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d from the Shopify proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Plus<\/strong>, The ideal size for a Shopify favicon is either <\/span><b>16&#215;16 pixels <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><b> 32&#215;32 pixels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you upload your favicon file to Shopify, it will be resized to 32&#215;32 pixels if it is too large.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7259\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7259\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7259\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/choose-images-from-file-or-free.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify Favicon\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can choose an image from your \u201c<strong>Library<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Free images<\/strong>\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Step 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Remember to click \u201c<\/span><b>Save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d at the right corner to save the favicon image or you will have to do the process again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7260\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7260\" class=\"wp-image-7260 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/click-save-to-end-the-process.jpg\" alt=\"Do not forget to click \u201cSave\u201d after choosing your favicon image\" width=\"800\" height=\"262\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Do not forget to click \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>\u201d after choosing your favicon image<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to change your favicon, you can simply repeat these steps and upload a new image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that&#8217;s it! You&#8217;ve successfully added a Shopify favicon to your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option #2: Add or Change the Shopify favicon to your store via mobile app<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This option is not too much different from <\/span><b>Option 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By doing 2 more steps, you can add or change any favorite images you want on mobile devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: From the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/install\/detect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><b>Shopify app<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Store\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In the <\/span><b>Sales channels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section, tap on<\/span><b> \u201cOnline Store\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Manage themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Find the theme that you want to edit, and then tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Customize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tap on \u201c<\/span><b>Edit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Click on \u201c<\/span><b>Theme settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Click on \u201c<\/span><b>Favicon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>Favicon image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> area, click \u201c<\/span><b>Select image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Click \u201c<\/span><b>Save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to end the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your favicon is added to your website, you can test it to make sure it is working properly. You can do this by going to your website in a browser and checking the address bar to see if your favicon is displayed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is not, then you may need to clear your browser cache before it will appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After reading this blog, you have known how to add or change a <\/span><b>Shopify favicon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your online store. It&#8217;s a small detail that can have a big impact. By following these tips, you can easily add a favicon to your online store and make it more unique, branded, and memorable for customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple change can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Shopify<\/a> store. Moreover, it&#8217;s a great way to add a personal touch to your online store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you should choose an icon that represents your brand well, and that will be easily recognizable to your customers. With a little bit of effort, you can make your site stand out from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working with Shopify? Need to know how to add a Shopify favicon for your store? 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