That’s Google with a big “G”
Jun 19
Ok, maybe it’s just me, but I’m not feeling Google’s new favicon… you know the little web page icon near the URL.
When I think Google, I think “big G” not “little g”. Even stranger, is that they actually WERE the big G and made a conscious effort to be little. Maybe it’s just me, but seriously – do they realize how this could impact the way people interpret their brand?
All I’m saying is don’t be surprised if they regress a little after a move like this. Never underestimate the power of an authoritative capital letter!
Jun 19 at 16:33
Yes! I have been hating on the new favicon too, it sux. And they haven’t updated the whole brand to the little g either. My iGoogle homepage still shows iGoogle with a big G.
Maybe it’s a weak attempt at shaking off the big brother image…
Jun 23 at 13:28
Funny, I just ran across this post: http://www.alextips.com/google/how-to-change-googles-favicon-to-the-old-one/
Apparently a lot of ppl dislike the little g.
Jun 24 at 17:05
I dunno which is more unsettling for me… the little g, or the word ‘favicon.’
Jun 24 at 17:15
LOL, excellent point. I think it should be referred to as ‘LilIcon’
Then it has street cred.
Jun 25 at 15:50
I LOVE that you can change the lilfavicon (how’s that?) back. If this isn’t a sign, I don’t know what is.