problem with favicon

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by jto, Jul 21, 2008.

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  1. #1
    hello all.

    trying to get a favicon working for a client. first time doing it and simply can't get it.

    here is the url:
    http://swing-trading.com/favicon.ico

    any ideas whats wrong?

    thanks
     
    jto, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  2. Cash Nebula

    Cash Nebula Peon

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    #2
    There is no link in your code. Try putting this in the head section:
    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="favicon.ico" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon">
    Code (markup):
    Also, there is an spare layer in the favicon. What's that for?
    Anyway, it works fine in Firefox 3 so it's not all bad :)
     
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  3. CreatingRevenue

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    #3
    This is the code i use on my sites:

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

    Just place is between the <head></head>
     
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  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #4
    Also, favicons are notorious for not updating when you reload - so clear your cache when testing it! :)
     
    Kerosene, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  5. mds

    mds Active Member

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    #5
    Once its uploaded on your server, some servers would pick it up after some days. mine did the same and i didnt have to add a link in the code.
     
    mds, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  6. abercrombie

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    #6
    your favicon works for me. i think it's a CACHE problem with temp internet files. it's hard to get the new or updated favicon even when you clear cache in IE. it could take a few days for it to finally accept. this is a local browser issue.
     
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    #7
    it works for me too, try google.
     
    hues, Jul 22, 2008 IP
  8. minisite911

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    #8
    just put the code as mention above in your site, and it'll work.

    Probably you haven't clear your cache when you're testing it, so it's not working ;)

    Good luck

    Cheers,
    Oki
     
    minisite911, Jul 22, 2008 IP