What is an icon?
An icon is a small, simple picture that stands for an action or idea, like a phone for "call" or a cart for "checkout".
In design, an icon is a small symbol that communicates quickly without many words. Websites use icons for menus, social links, contact methods and features. Good icons are simple, consistent in style and widely understood. Unclear icons slow people down, so important ones are often paired with a short text label. Icons are usually made as vector files, often SVG, so they stay sharp.
Why it matters for your business: Clear icons help visitors scan your site faster and find what they need, like your phone number or directions.
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