How to Change WordPress Site Title & Logo
WordPress Beginner Level
How to Change WordPress Site Title & Logo
Your site title, tagline, and logo are the first things visitors notice. Whether you’re building a brand or starting a blog, updating these details makes your website look professional. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to change your WordPress site title, tagline, and logo step-by-step.
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What Is a Site Title and Tagline?
They represent your brand identity.
The Site Title is the name of your website.
Example: SiteCrafted, Tech News Hub, My Travel Blog
The Tagline is a short description or slogan.
Example: “Premium WordPress Templates & Websites”
Search engines also use these for identifying your site.
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How to Change Site Title & Tagline
The easiest method for all beginners.
Step-by-Step:
- Go to WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to Settings → General
- Find Site Title field
- Find Tagline field
- Enter your new title & tagline
- Click Save Changes
Your new title appears immediately on your website and browser tab.
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Where Does the Site Title Appear?
It helps users and Google identify your site.
- Browser tab title
- Header area (if no logo is added)
- Search engine results (Google)
- Social media link previews
That’s why adding a meaningful site title is important.
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How to Add or Change Your Logo
Uploaded through the Customizer or Site Editor.
WordPress themes place logos in different areas, but the method is usually similar.
Method 1 — Add Logo from Customizer
- Go to Appearance → Customize
- Click Site Identity
- Click Select Logo
- Upload your PNG/SVG file
- Cropping (optional)
- Click Publish
Your logo now appears in the header.
Method 2 — Add Logo Using Elementor Header
- Go to Templates → Theme Builder
- Edit your Header
- Drag the Site Logo widget
- Select your image
- Adjust size, padding, alignment
- Update
Perfect for fully customized designs.
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What Is the Best Logo Size?
Use lightweight files for speed.
Recommended logo sizes:
- 250 × 80 px (standard)
- 300 × 100 px (large logos)
- SVG format for ultra-sharp quality
Logo Tips:
- Use transparent PNG or SVG
- Optimize image before uploading
- Keep file size small (under 100 KB)
- Ensure mobile-friendly scaling
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How to Change Site Icon (Favicon)
The small icon shown in browser tabs.
A favicon is the tiny image next to your site title in browser tabs.
How to change it:
- Go to Appearance → Customize
- Click Site Identity
- Find Site Icon
- Upload a 512×512 px image
- Click Publish
Your favicon now appears on all browsers and mobile screens.
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Common Problems (and Fixes)
Easy troubleshooting for beginners.
1. Logo Not Updating?
- Clear your browser cache
- Clear your WordPress caching plugin
- Disable Cloudflare cache temporarily
2. Logo Looks Blurry?
- Use double resolution (2×) logo image
- Use SVG format if available
3. Wrong Title Appearing in Google?
- Update Rank Math → Titles & Meta
- Resubmit to Google Search Console
Want a Website With Professionally Designed Branding?
All SiteCrafted websites come with ready-made headers, logo placements, perfect typography, and brand-matching color schemes.
