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by MichaelTurner
The top ten fonts for website design might change in order, but for the most
part the fonts that make up this list stay the same due to their popularity.
In general, the top ten list includes Arial, Frutiger, Futura, Gills Sans, Helvetica,
Lucida, Optima, Palatino, Agfa Rotis, and Univers.
The reason these fonts are so popular is because they are simple and easy to
read on computer screens with low resolution. As a result, most of the time
fonts that are unique, wild, and distinctive are not used on web pages so as
not to distract the reader from what is trying to be said and communicated through
the font on the page. Since the website uses content to get the point across,
it is prudent to use fonts that are easy to read. If you make it difficult for
a visitor to read the content, they will more likely leave than put forth the
effort. Consider the following points as well when developing your fonts for
your website.
- Big Fonts
This is your web page and likely your livelihood, not a term paper or research
project that has a defined style. Because of this, you can use big fonts, bold
them, make them stick out and attract the reader. You can drive your point home
with larger fonts and they also will be significantly easier for your visitor
to read. The object of your website is to present information that is easily
seen, read, and found by visitors. So, go ahead and increase the font size even
in regular text that is not in a heading or title. Many of your visitors will
thank you because they will not have to put on their glasses or strain to read
the text. Sometimes bigger is better.
- Sans Serif
If you have no idea about fonts, how they translate to your web page, or how
they will affect your visitors and ultimately sales, then you should definitely
stick with a san serif font. The reason for this is that these fonts are the
most legible and provide the best readability for visitors in a low resolution
atmosphere. Don’t take risks with your fonts, go generic and use a sans
serif font. Your visitors will thank you for it and your sales will not suffer
from it.
- Simple is Safe
Again, don’t let yourself get carried away with your fonts and designs.
Instead, keep the thought in mind that simple is safe. If you want to be bold
and brazen in your website design then don’t take that route with your
fonts. Keep it simple, basic, and easy to read, and you will benefit significantly
more than if you try to mix it up.
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