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Still creating boring event websites? Play with fonts!
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May 25, 2021

Fonts for event websites? Is that really important? Yes, it is. Read below to find out why and how best to approach them.


Are you organizing a (online) business conference, or is your organization's corporate identity rather professional? Then the look and feel of your event website should naturally reflect that. Conversely, the same applies: for a festival-themed event, an anniversary, or another festive occasion, the atmosphere should be reflected in your event communications. In a previous blog post, we discussed web design trends ; in this one, I'll explain the importance of fonts—and provide some interesting examples.


Use different fonts for event sites


The most important thing is that visitors to your event website can easily read the information. If you consistently use the Roboto font, you're guaranteed to achieve this. But do important information, headings, and calls to action stand out sufficiently if the font is the same as the paragraph text?

Assume no one reads the carefully crafted text on your event website in its entirety. Your guests scan the page, and you grab their attention by using images or... a different font.


Away with boring fonts!


Maybe Roboto doesn't ring a bell, but you see it every day. It's the most commonly used font, and I understand why. The font has a business-like feel, which is true for all commonly used fonts. Business-like, but a bit dull.

Now that you know Roboto is the most commonly used font, will your event communication still stand out? Should you still use corporate fonts? Yes, because fonts like Roboto, Open Sans, and Lato ensure your message comes across well (on any device). But try using a different font for headers, so your event website instantly has a completely different look, your message stands out even more, and the look and feel (better) matches the type of event you're organizing.


Examples


Using different fonts for event websites is easier said than done, but which font should you choose? This demo website combines Playfair Display with Average as the header. There you have it: two unique fonts that still give the event website a professional look. Or try one of these combinations:

- Oswald + Raleway

- Oxygen + Ubuntu

- Lora + Poppins

- Amaranth + Source Sans Pro


Tip: Search Google Fonts for a font and check out the "pairings" – suggested combinations of two fonts.


Which combination will you choose? Share it with us at hello@halito.com or send us a message on Facebook.

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