What is a favicon?
A favicon is a tiny icon - usually 16x16 or 32x32 pixels - that shows up in the browser tab next to your page title. It also appears in bookmarks, browser history, and mobile search results. The name comes from "favorite icon."
How it works in online booking
You upload your logo as a favicon in the booking website builder settings. When a client has 20 tabs open, they spot your tab by its distinct icon. It also appears when someone bookmarks the page or adds it to their phone's home screen.
Benefits
- Instant brand recognition among dozens of open tabs
- Pages without favicons display a generic globe - it looks unfinished
- Shows next to your listing in Google mobile search results
Frequently Asked Questions
What size and format should a favicon be?
Start with a 512x512 PNG - browsers resize it automatically. For full compatibility, also include 32x32 and 16x16 versions. Use a simplified version of your logo since detail disappears at 16 pixels. Tools like realfavicongenerator.net create all sizes from one image.
How do you add a favicon to a booking page?
In Calendesk, go to website builder settings and upload your icon. The system generates correct sizes and adds the HTML tags automatically. On a custom site, place the file in the root directory and add a link tag in the head. Clear browser cache to see the update.
