In this video you will see how to fix 404 errors being generated by apple-touch-icon.png files. This method will also fix 404 errors being generated by files named:
apple-touch-icon-57x57.png
apple-touch-icon-72x72.png
apple-touch-icon-76x76.png
apple-touch-icon-114x114.png
apple-touch-icon-120x120.png
apple-touch-icon-144x144.png
apple-touch-icon-152x152.png
apple-touch-icon-180x180.png
00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:32 - Identifying 404 Errors for Apple Touch Icons
01:03 - Using a SEO tool to find missing files
02:08 - Explanation of Apple Touch Icons and their purpose
02:51 - Importance of creating and uploading Apple Touch Icons
03:17 - Using iconifier.net to generate required icon files
04:51 - Downloading and extracting icon files
05:27 - Uploading icons to web hosting file space
06:07 - Using cPanel to manage file uploads
07:18 - Pro tip: Placing favicon.ico in template folders
08:15 - Special consideration for Joomla websites
09:35 - Handling Apple Touch Icon pre-composed versions
10:16 - Conclusion and Final Remarks
Summary
Introduction to the Issue:
Tim Davis explains how 404 errors related to missing Apple Touch Icons affect SEO and user experience.
Identifying Missing Icons:
Uses a tool like Weebler to find missing Apple Touch Icons and explains their role on Apple devices and Safari browsers.
Generating and Uploading Icons:
Recommends generating icons with iconifier.net, downloading, and extracting them. Demonstrates uploading icons to web hosting via cPanel.
Pro Tips for Icon Placement:
Advises placing favicon.ico in template folders and duplicating icons for different Joomla templates to ensure full coverage.
Conclusion and Call to Action:
Wraps up with a reminder to subscribe, like, and stay tuned for more Joomla tips, ensuring better site performance and user experience.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
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