What Kind of Fonts Can My Website Have?
Your website can use a wide variety of fonts, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind—especially for performance, design, and compatibility.
Web-Safe Fonts
These are standard fonts that are available on most computers and devices. Examples include:
- Arial
- Verdana
- Times New Roman
- Georgia
- Courier New
Web-safe fonts load quickly because they don’t require downloading anything extra.
Google Fonts
Google Fonts offers hundreds of free, high-quality fonts that can be used on websites. They’re hosted by Google and load automatically when added to your site’s code.
Popular choices include:
- Roboto
- Open Sans
- Lato
- Merriweather
Just keep in mind: using multiple font styles (like bold, italic, etc.) or many different font families can slow down your site.
Custom Fonts
Custom or premium fonts can be uploaded and used on your site, but they often require licensing and extra configuration. These fonts may not render the same across all devices and can add to page load time.
Best Practices
- Stick to 1–2 font families for consistency and performance
- Limit font weights and styles (like bold or light)
- Test on mobile to make sure text is legible and clean
If you’re not sure what fonts to use, ask your designer—they’ll help choose fonts that match your brand and work well online.