So this has come down to a CSS problem. I’m not too sure how to deal with it. Currently the code I get from CSE is embedded into my div block. However, the search icon is missing. FIXED. Read comment below.

Custom Google Search Icon not Showing

Crownife (Pavel) January 4, 2015, 6:43pm 3

You can hover over the button, but the icon is missing

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