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For the favicon, it's best for cross-browser compatibility not to use any HTML. Just name the file favicon.ico and place it in the root of your domain. 1

An .ico file is a container for multiple .bmp or .png icons of different sizes.

generate PNGs:

  • non-retina: 16×16px
  • retina: 32×32px

if you use Sketch you can use the this template:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l1re5ofo2lzyxzq/favicon.sketch?dl=0

convert PNGs to .ico:

install imagemagick 2

$ convert favicon-16.png favicon-32.png favicon.ico
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