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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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July 15th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
I’ve noticed a lot of sites using size 11 font and too light of colors. My vision isn’t the greatest but I leave sites that are hard to read. I understand that some fonts, sizes, and colors can be more visually appealing but if you make it a rule that you use size 12 and bold colors you can make your sites easy to use and equally as visually appealing. Keep in mind that it’s not always about what looks the best. It’s more about generating leads and making your clients money.
July 15th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
And avoid Comic Sans, or someone may flame you.
July 16th, 2007 at 4:06 am
Tahoma and verdana not in the list?
July 16th, 2007 at 5:07 am
Yes, even I was amazed that verdana was not on the list. =)
July 18th, 2007 at 3:10 am
Hmm. This would have been my list:
Verdana
Arial
Tahoma
Trebuchet
Georgia
Lucida Grande
Times New Roman
Century Gothic
Helvetica
Myriad
July 23rd, 2007 at 1:30 am
i tend to use “web-safe” fonts:
Verdana
Arial
Trebuchet
Georgia
Times New Roman
July 26th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
I have to agree with some of the above comments regarding fonts that are used in web designs. Verdana, Tahoma, Trebuchet, and Times New Roman should all be in there. You may not love them, but they are certainly widely used by many web designers.
August 11th, 2007 at 8:30 am
You just copied this information from other website. You should say the source at least.
August 11th, 2007 at 10:08 am
anomimo — Please see post credit at the bottom of the page. The author has been given the full credit.
Thanks!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Excellent List. I personally like the “Expressway Free” and “Fertigo” fonts. They are unique and easy to read! But they require an image :S