Most websites today are being developed every single minute.
There are always new things to learn and discover on the internet and at the same time, new trends to follow.
One of the simplest yet amazing things created online is the Favicon.
This word was form by combining the words favorite and icon.
It is a custom icon that is connected to any website or blog.
It is always being used by website owners to boost their site traffic, aside from the fact that it gives a different stylish and look to a certain website.
This unique icon is made up of 16 or 32 pixels created mostly only by professional website designers.
It was introduced by Microsoft as part of the Favorites menu tab then later on major browsers like Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome and Netscape soon adapted this concept.
Because of the increasing popularity of Favicon, a lot of people are asking on how to create a Favicon for your website.
Here are some simple steps for you to follow:

• First select the logo that you like and you want to use for your Favicon.
  Make sure that the logo will have a good reflection or representation of your website.
  Because once you used this logo, you will be known by others through this small icon.
  Choose something that can be easily remembered and should be supported by your browser.
  
• Always remember that the standard size of your logo is 16x16 pixels.
  This is very small and yet it will be difficult for you to do it.
  One good tip is to create a large image first then shrink the image down.
  You can use the standard Windows 16 color format because the fewer the color the better it is.
  Once the image is reduced into 16 pixels wide by 16 pixels high then you need to keep the image resolution for a better output.
  Using a free icon converter will help you enhance the look of your Favicon such as Image.
  Icon Converter or the icon editor like Image Author.
  
• Now once you have your logo save it as Favicon.
  ico.
  then upload it to your website and check if it's working properly through your browser.
  You will need to save it in the root directory, for you not to copy paste it in every directory.
  

There you have it, the easiest ways on how to create a Favicon on your website.
Using Favicon is a great addition to your site.
It enhances your visual branding and makes it easier for the visitors to recognize it.
Even if you're not a professional web designer just by following the basic procedures on how to create a Favicon on your website you can make your very own logo according to your preference.