WOFF vs WOFF2: What’s the Difference?
WOFF vs WOFF2 compared: WOFF2 uses Brotli compression and glyph preprocessing to make web font files about 30% smaller. Here's which format to serve now.
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What Is Font Subsetting?
Font subsetting means shipping only the glyphs your page needs, not the full character set. Learn how it shrinks web fonts and speeds up your page…
19 Oct 20265 min read
What Are FOUT and FOIT? (Web Font Loading)
FOUT (Flash of Unstyled Text) and FOIT (Flash of Invisible Text) explained, plus how the CSS font-display property lets you control web font loading today.
18 Oct 20266 min read
What Is a Web-Safe Font? Definition and List
A web safe font is one pre-installed across most operating systems, so it renders without downloading. See the classic list.
14 Oct 20266 min read
How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress
Learn how to add custom fonts to WordPress the easy way with the built-in Font Library, plus @font-face, plugins.
8 Oct 20267 min read
How to use Google Fonts (the right way)
Using Google Fonts effectively can significantly enhance your website's typography without compromising performance. By focusing on subsetting, preconnecting, and strategic display settings, you can leverage the…
24 Aug 20264 min read
How to self-host web fonts
Self-hosting web fonts offers greater control over typography, performance, and privacy compared to relying on third-party services like Google Fonts. By self-hosting, you can leverage modern…
23 Aug 20264 min read
What are variable fonts?
Variable fonts are a revolutionary advancement in digital typography, allowing a single font file to contain a multitude of styles, weights, and widths. This technology enables…
22 Aug 20264 min read
font-display: swap and the other values, explained
When designing websites, the font-display CSS property is crucial for controlling the flash of invisible or unstyled text (FOIT) and flash of unstyled text (FOUT). This…
21 Aug 20265 min read
The system font stack: fast type with zero downloads
When it comes to web design, using native system fonts can be a smart choice for achieving fast load times and a seamless user experience without…
20 Aug 20264 min read