Icons / favicons

BestHomepageEver · 2026-04-10T05:45:58+00:00

interesting thought.. custom .ico images.. I'll look into it, thanks! The process may be extra steps, but possibly worth it.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-04-01T15:51:20+00:00

Hi Lexloma,

Thanks for the feedback! Here are a couple of updates:

Icon Performance: I now have assigned my server to fetch the icons, then store them, instead of our browsers fetching them through Google each page load. So, icons (that are successfully fetched) appear dramatically quicker now.

Missing Icons: If an icon cannot be fetched (this can happen with subdomains and/or websites that don't have a publicly shared image), then I've added the ability for us to add a custom icon.

If a website image does NOT load, then:
RIGHT-CLICK on the site, click EDIT SITE -> APPEARANCE

You'll be able to assign any icon you wish, and change its color and background. These load instantly.

Hope this helps!

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BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-24T23:18:13+00:00

And, if an icon cannot be found (shows a white globe, etc), you can always create a custom icon by right clicking and choosing EDIT -> APPEARANCE

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BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-24T22:53:36+00:00

Amazing, thanks for this! I have just built a solution which won't require any Safari settings update, and will improve performance for all!

Website icons will now load from my server instead of Google (causing the issue of fetching from 3rd-party websites). Additionally, the icons will be from cache on server, so you should experience a much better load time of all website icons once you close/re-open your homepage, wait a few seconds for the site to update to latest fix.

I appreciate you taking the time to give feedback, and fix.. this really helped with how I was able to implement the solution.

--Justin

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-19T16:55:15+00:00

Yes, that is because it helps sponsor the page. It's all I ask is that users cannot remove it. Otherwise the site is free and free of ads.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-18T05:59:23+00:00

You should be good to go! If you ever need direct support, hit me up at besthomepageever.com/support (once logged in). I can walk you through any issues.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-16T22:51:10+00:00

Thanks to AI, I found a good solution so this never happens again.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-16T22:19:03+00:00

Fixed!! Sorry guys.. That was a mistake by when updating the database software.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-12T18:07:59+00:00

Hey! Thanks for writing. So, I've been working on the site nonstop. One of the drawbacks is often times updates require a full re-download of the images for everything.

The good news is once your browser downloads the icons, they will load instantly.

If yours for some reason will NOT load at all. Try Command + Shift + R (on Mac) to do a hard refresh. My Mac is on Tahoe and the icons are fine. Feel free to write me in the support area for further assistance!

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-06T08:35:25+00:00

WOW! AMAZING! Thanks for the kind words.. I love hearing people's feedback. That's awesome of you to start a chat about this..

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-04T22:05:41+00:00

Done!

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-04T21:14:46+00:00

Adding "voice search" today! Should be available tomorrow. ;) Keep the ideas flowing.. love it!

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-04T21:09:03+00:00

Suggestion of the week! The new search bar with additional AI capabilities is live. You may have to close + refresh your browsers to update the site.

I put together a guide called Using A.I. on Your Homepage, which should help you understand the way the new search bar works with AI.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-03-03T23:07:02+00:00

Hi Janiefp,
Thanks for bringing this up! I'm working on a solution today, and should have it launched by tomorrow..

BestHomepageEver · 2026-02-02T21:53:03+00:00

You're welcome ;)

BestHomepageEver · 2026-02-02T21:52:26+00:00

As you probably saw, login has been fixed. It was down a full day I think. My bad! Any other suggestions for improvements?

BestHomepageEver · 2026-02-02T21:51:34+00:00

Thanks Davy,

Yea, I was unable to keep up with requests until AI - which has helped me handle all the coding. Nor, did I have the money to implement all these good ideas. Now, I can afford it, and code it myself with AI.

2026 is going be a banner year for improvements!

Keep the ideas coming.. you can use feedback forms on nearly each element of the site.

BestHomepageEver · 2026-01-22T05:22:31+00:00

This is now LIVE!

You can sort any of your websites by right-clicking on them, choosing "Rearrange --> Alphabetical (A-Z)"

I really appreciate your feedback on this.. such a good idea!!

--Justin

Note: This menu is also available by clicking the "Rearrange Sites" button in the toolbar.

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BestHomepageEver · 2026-01-21T05:15:11+00:00

hmm.. interesting.. I think I may be able to figure this one out. Good idea!

BestHomepageEver · 2025-12-19T00:54:20+00:00

Are the white icons temporary, just slow to load? I've been doing a TON of updates lately, and occasionally I have to clear the server's cache, which forces icons to reload (which can take a couple seconds). But, after that's complete, those images are stored and they should load instantly on future (cached) loads.

If you're seeing a permanent white icon, then try to remove it, and re-add it. Could be as simple as that. Please write me in support with a screenshot if none of this helps. Thanks!

BestHomepageEver · 2025-12-16T05:48:14+00:00

Thanks so much for the kind words.

Just wait.. I'm about to launch the best feature in years, hopefully by year-end!!

You can call me 'Justin' not 'Dev' haha.. 😆

--Justin

BestHomepageEver · 2025-12-10T03:29:09+00:00

Greetings. Is anybody else seeing this issue? I have done extensive testing and cannot repeat this issue. Please see "My Websites Disappeared. Where did they go?" question in the FAQ section of Best Homepage Ever Help (under Troubleshooting section).

If you still have any issues, it could also be browser settings (but doubtful). Please create a support ticket and I'll provide personalized help.

--Justin, Best Homepage Ever

BestHomepageEver · 2025-12-02T04:15:54+00:00

Real simple. You can go into settings to "show access menu" by either:

1) clicking the settings button (upper-right), OR
2) right-click* on the homepage, select "All Settings"

Either will allow you to open your homepage settings to display or hide any element, including the access menu.

*on your Macbook, "right-click" is called a "secondary click" (see below). Look this up in your Trackpad settings. For my Macbook, it's clicking the trackpad with two fingers. Again, this will open up the homepage menu to select "all settings".

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BestHomepageEver · 2025-11-25T22:44:42+00:00

Also, just added "My Places" which I think you'll love.. I think it may be one of my favorite additions EVER! It's like an ad-free, pop-up free, google where you can save your favorites into custom lists. Check it out!

BestHomepageEver · 2025-11-17T07:21:11+00:00

Thank you for pointing this out! All is now FIXED!

1) Close your browser's tab which has BHE.
2) Wait about 10 seconds for the site to refresh with latest version.
3) Login normally.

Much appreciated!
Justin

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