{"id":7083,"date":"2014-12-08T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T19:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2024-06-30T21:39:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T02:39:37","slug":"12-free-social-media-icon-sets","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/12-free-social-media-icon-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Free Social Media Icon Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re designing a website for a client, social media icons probably aren\u2019t very high on your to-do list. They\u2019re a literally very small element, and overall not that<\/i> important to the content of a website. So, you can just throw any old icon on there, right?<\/p>\n

Well, technically you can, but why wouldn\u2019t you take advantage of them as one more opportunity to brand your site? Social media icons that match the style of a website are like garnishes on a plate of beautifully prepared food. Does it have<\/i> to look that nice? No — it doesn’t change the food, just like your choice of social media icon doesn’t affect the functionality of your site. But it sure does make the experience that much better.<\/p>\n

You can always create your own icons to make them match a site perfectly. But what if you don\u2019t have time for that? No worries. There are so many free icon sets out there that there\u2019s absolutely no reason not to go the extra mile. Just don\u2019t get overwhelmed by all the options, stick to your brand, and you\u2019ll be set.<\/p>\n

The Professional<\/h3>\n

So let\u2019s say you\u2019re building a site for a very professional, no-nonsense company. You obviously don\u2019t want anything too crazy, just subtle, minimalistic icons. Stick to simple styles like these:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\nIC Minimal Icon Set<\/a> by design deck<\/a>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\nSimple Social Icons vol1<\/a> by Pixeden<\/a>\n

The Artist<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re designing an artsy site, making your own DIY icons would obviously look crazy awesome and could truly reflect the artist\u2019s work. But if you need a quicker solution, check these out:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\nSocial Sketches<\/a> by Six Revisions<\/a>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\nWooden Badges Icon Set<\/a> by Dawghouse Design Studio<\/a>\n

The Retro Fan<\/h3>\n

What if you\u2019re taking it back a couple decades and making a site with a retro vibe? Well, this is your chance to use some of those slightly wacky icons out there. Check out these retro looks:<\/p>\n

\"icons5\"<\/a><\/p>\nRetro icon set<\/a> by Pink Moustache<\/a>\n

\"icons6\"<\/a><\/p>\nVintage-inspired social media icons<\/a> by DesignBolts<\/a>\n

The Environmentalist<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got a client who\u2019s all about the environment, why not give them some earthy icons? While these might be more literal than what you\u2019re going for, they certainly illustrate a specific image:<\/p>\n

\"icons7\"<\/a><\/p>\nWoven Fabric Social Media Set<\/a> by Dawghouse Design Studio<\/a>\n

\"icons8\"<\/a><\/p>\nGreen Thumb Social Icons<\/a> by Visual Swirl<\/a>\n

The Fun Lover<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re designing for a company that doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously, let loose with the icons you choose. Try fun and quirky options like these:<\/p>\n

\"icons9\"<\/a><\/p>\nGrunge Peeling Stickers Social Media Icons<\/a> by Dawghouse Design Studio<\/a>\n

\"icons10\"<\/a><\/p>\n20 social media badges<\/a> by Denis Shepovalov<\/a>\n

The Old-Timer<\/h3>\n

Need a more classic look? Try these vintage icons to help set that old-time look of your site:<\/p>\n

\"icons11\"<\/a><\/p>\nVintage Stamp Social Media Icon Pack<\/a> by Dawghouse Design Studio<\/a>\n

\"icons12\"<\/a><\/p>\n36 free vintage social icons<\/a> by WebToolKit4Me<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re designing a website for a client, social media icons probably aren\u2019t very high on your to-do list. They\u2019re a literally very small element, and overall not that important to the content of a website. So, you can just throw any old icon on there, right? Well, technically you can, but why wouldn\u2019t you…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":297,"featured_media":7130,"template":"","resource-topic":[],"resource-role":[],"resource-type":[916],"class_list":["post-7083","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n12 free social media icon sets<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Download free social media icon sets for your website. 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