

Whether it’s a blog, business site, or just a cool infographic, one outdated social icon can totally ruin it. I go more in-depth on the most commonly misused social media logos in another article. So be on the lookout for those usual suspects. Most often, it’s the Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram icons that are messing everything up. What’s worse is that they don’t realize that most Twitter users don’t even know what that old lower-case “t” icon is. I know, I know– total first world problem, right? Well, honestly, some of these businesses or brands simply don’t know that the icons are outdated. Now, the goal is not to make fun of these people, businesses or brands, but to raise awareness that it’s time for an update. Here are a few examples from real life outdated social media icons: If trust matters to your business, then design details should matter too.” – Braden Kowitz Customers judge online credibility by evaluating the visual design, copywriting, and interactions. “Trust increases when we get the details right.


No matter how awesome you are on those platforms, a savvy user (the people you want on your side) will recognize an outdated icon right away.

While this may or may not be true, the impression that it gives is negative.
