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9 Easy Web Design Changes that Make a Big Difference
If you’ve ever tried to put together a website without a designer, you know it can be tricky, and bring up a ton of unknowns. But it shouldn’t be so hard! I love the idea of supporting entrepreneurs using my knowledge of web design, and empowering them to “DIY!”
That’s why I wanted to pop in and address the most common design mistakes I see in websites and offer easy fixes that YOU can do yourself to take a huge leap forward. Let’s get into ‘em!
1. Don’t go on a Font Frenzy.
Use two typefaces: One for headings and one for body text.
One of the most common mistakes we see on sites is using wayyy too many fonts. We get it, fonts are fun!! But it can be really hard to know where to look when there are too many typefaces competing for attention.
Use fonts to tell your viewers what’s what, and where to go next.
How do you make sure your fonts make a good pair? Be sure they have lots of contrast. A good rule of thumb is to use one Serif font and one Sans Serif font. One bold font and one regular or light font. Check out some of our favorite [& free!] Google font pairings in this previous article for ideas.
