Choosing Fonts for Your Website

Mar 24

Fonts are one of the quickest ways to give your website a distinct, personalized feel. Whether you're aiming for warmth, professionalism, or playfulness, the right font pairing sets the tone for your whole brand.

Why Fonts Matter

Typography influences how visitors feel when they land on your site. A serif font might feel traditional and grounded, while a clean sans-serif can come across as modern and open. Choosing fonts with intention ensures your brand message comes through visually.

Start with Google Fonts

All Squarespace templates come with Google Fonts built in—and Canva does too! This makes it easy to keep brand consistency across your website and social media graphics.

Here are a few go-to pairings:

Lora + Lato – Elegant and approachable
Garamond + Open Sans – Traditional and friendly
DM Sans + Work Sans – Modern and streamlined

Want to Upload Custom Fonts?

If you're looking for something more unique, you can upload custom fonts to your Squarespace site using Fontwiz by SquareStylist. It walks you through adding fonts step-by-step—no coding required.

To keep things consistent across platforms, you'll also want to upload your custom fonts to Canva. You’ll need a Canva Pro account to unlock this feature and create a custom brand kit.

Final Tips for Font Success

Stick to 2–3 fonts max to keep your design cohesive.

Use one for headings, one for body text, and optionally a third as an accent.
Make sure your fonts are easy to read across all devices.

Need Help to Customize Your Template?

Whether you're using a website template or building a site from scratch, updating your fonts is one of the easiest ways to make it feel like your own. Google Fonts are a great place to start, and uploading custom fonts is easier than you might think.

Need help choosing a pairing? Or want eyes on your selections? Reach out anytime or if you’re a template customer, be sure to check out Easy Academy for step-by-step tutorials and visual examples.