As a Glide expert, I know how important it is to create apps that not only function well but also reflect your brand’s identity. If you want your Glide app to stand out and provide a seamless experience for your users, branding is key. In this guide, I’ll walk you through five essential steps to personalize your Glide template and align it with your brand. Productivity templates play a role, as do project planning templates. Let us dive right on in!

The Importance Of Brand Identity

First, let us touch base on the importance of brand identity. Take this example: 75% of individuals can determine a brand just by its logo. However, there is a lot more to it than that. Color themes, typography, and consistency are the essential components of a unique brand identity.

Why is it so important to have this in mind? 81% of consumers want to trust a brand before buying from them. If you have an inconsistent color scheme, various pages that differ in font and layout, and so on, you are losing the battle. A brand identity is important for any company, as it determines the consumer’s level of awareness and, in turn, guides them into making a purchase or utilizing your services.

If you have an unprofessional website or a Glide app that isn’t optimized proficiently, your visitors will most likely fail to delegate alongside your brand. Word-of-mouth is important, too. If you have provided professionalism, coupled with authenticity, recommendations will pour in. You see, people crave ease of use and consistency, and this is the essence of a brand identity.

Now, onto some tips to assist in your Glide app branding endeavors!

We will teach you how to set up a CRM effectively and efficiency.

Optimizing Your Glide App With Branding

Now, let us get to the good stuff! I will run through several tips that will assist in maintaining your Glide app’s ability to maintain consistency and efficiency. Ready? Let’s go!

1. Customize Your App Colors

Your app’s color scheme plays a major role in user experience and brand recognition. Glide allows you to set colors that match your brand’s identity. First, navigate to your Glide app and go to “Settings > Appearance.” Next, choose your primary color wisely, as Glide only allows one. Finally, use a custom Hex code for optimal precision. Finally, ensure your text contrasts well against the background.

This improves reliability, and for reference, if you are unfamiliar with what a Hex code is, it is a six-digit measurement that provides the right color. You will not be able to manually format colors. Rather, you will have to provide a Hex code, and if you want to determine what combination to use, visit this website and find your combination. It is recommended that you utilize color psychology.

As an example, red indicates urgency, while blue indicates tranquility. Believe it or not, we react based on color cues. If you want to make your Glide app stand out, consider what emotions you are trying to evoke. Side note: make sure your background does not conflict with text. Keep it simple!

Below is an example of how to set up your Glide app’s official brand with customizable CRM templates. Target it to your audience, and split-test colors as you progress. That is why they are so useful – they are customizable! Try one color for one week, see if it yields beneficial results, and if not, change it up. Reminder: you can only use one.

By maintaining a consistent color palette, you help reinforce your brand and improve user engagement.

2. Add A Custom Favicon

Ever open your browser only to find you have 20 different websites open? Well, your identity is secured with a favicon. A favicon is a small icon that appears in browser tabs, making your app easily recognizable. A custom favicon gives your app a polished, professional look.

This helps with not only brand identity but also the ability for users to locate your app when multiple aspects are running. To do this, go to “Settings > Appearance” and upload a custom favicon in PNG format (it is best to use a 32x32px image). Make it count, and make sure it is recognizable in a small format. Here are some tools you can use to develop a custom favicon!

However, we recommend using a pro if you can. The website above, and any others online, are often not sufficiently formatted or customizable. AI tends to do most of the work, and despite its many advances over the past year, it is still wise to consider a professional favicon. Visit Fiverr.com and find a designer.

See below for an example of how to change your favicon.

Your favicon acts as a subtle branding element that enhances trust and recognition.

3. Personalize The Login Screen With A Background Image

The login screen is the first thing users see, so why not make it visually appealing and aligned with your brand? Sure, you can use a standard color, but what’s the fun of that?

Consider using a custom login background. Go to “Settings > Sign-In,” then scroll to the “Background Image” section, and upload as shown below. Be sure to save it and then preview it to make sure it is in alignment with industry standards. Again, we recommend trying to avoid too many stock photos. Try to find a professional who will cover an affordable yet effective login background.

How to change your login background!

A custom background makes your app feel more professional and inviting.

4. Enable Dark Mode And Light Mode In Glide

Glide offers a built-in Dark Mode, which forces a dark theme, and a Light Mode which forces a dark theme. This allows users to adjust their preferences, which is why we recommend “Auto (Match Device Settings).” Hey, some people like dark, some people like light…we all have our precedences. Go to “Settings > Appearance,” navigate to the “Theme” section, and select your preference!

This is how you can enable the mode in your Glide app.

By offering a Dark Mode option, you cater to a broader audience while improving usability.

5. Customize Icons With Heroicons

Heroicons are a somewhat new phenomenon, and they are a bit difficult to explain with theory alone, but the fact is that icons enhance usability by making navigation much more intuitive. In Glide, you can use customizable icons that match your brand colors using Heroicons, and it’s free to use.

For the full library of available icons, visit Heroicons.com to browse and choose the best ones for your Glide app. Heroicons allows you to create a visually appealing interface with intuitive icons that blend seamlessly into your app’s design.

To set it up in your Glide app, open the “Glide Data Editor” and select the table where you want to add icons. Next, add them by selecting the “Hero Icons” option. Choose an icon by name (i.e. user, home, star, and so on), and customize the style by selecting solid, outline, or mini. We repeat: adjust the icon color and the background color to contrast one another. Save your changes and preview the icons in your app.

Take a look at how to implement Heroicons into your app.

It’s that easy!

Elevate Your Glide App With Proper Branding

Branding is not just about logos and colors – it’s about creating a consistent and memorable experience for your users. By following these steps, you can transform your Glide template into a professional, branded application that strengthens user trust and recognition.

🚀 Start customizing your Glide app today and make it uniquely yours!

Need More Advanced Customization?

If you want to take your Glide app branding to the next level with custom components, advanced UI styling, or additional integrations, I can help! Contact us for a custom solution tailored to your brand’s needs. Let’s build something amazing together. 💡✨ Best of luck, and stay in touch!