Graphic Design
Fun and Sensible Fonts
My work often calls for clean, crisp designs and fonts, so when I get the opportunity to mix it up a bit I love to try out fun, decorative fonts. Today let’s look at some fonts that add a bit of zip to the design without being overwhelming.
Since there’s no official designation for fun fonts, you can find them by searching sites like FontSquirrel and MyFonts for fonts labeled or categorized as: comic, display, hand drawn, novelty or funny.
These fonts work best when used for short bits of text: headlines or photo captions, for example. If you plan to use them for longer paragraphs of text plan to use larger font sizes and plenty of space between lines of type. This will make it easier to read.
The following fonts are ones I choose often to add a spark to my designs without going completely overboard. They are free for commercial use via FontSquirrel.
Go give these a try: Journal, ChunkFive, Idolwild, Fenwick, Snickles, Playtime With Hot Toddies.
Next week I’ll introduce you to some over the top, funky, free fonts that are designed to steal the show.
Confidence and Your Website
Have you lost confidence in your website?
- Do you look at your website and worry that it’s not quite as professional as you want it to be?
- Do you hesitate when someone asks for your website address because you’re ashamed of the way your site looks?
- Do you have a long list of things you want to improve but every time you login to WordPress you’re afraid you’ll mess something up so you leave feeling defeated and frustrated?
- Do you feel guilty because you depend on your website for business leads but can’t find time to refresh the look and contents?
Yes? Then, it sounds like you’ve started seeing your website as a problem child instead of a key element in your business.
It’s time to get some outside help. It’s time to get a pro to help you get your website confidence back.
Get some people on your team who can look at your site and see the goodness that’s there. Who can pull out the parts of you that are hidden and really showcase YOU.
You might need a designer, a web-savy virtual assistant and a copywriter. Or you might need someone like me who does it all.
Doesn’t matter who you decide to work with. Just get out there, get the help you need to start feeling confident about your site.
I promise you that feeling good about your web presence will boost your overall confidence and the good vibes will radiate through all aspects of your business.
