Understanding Web Fonts: A Squarespacer's Guide to Web Typography

In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, we're diving deep into the technical side of web typography while keeping things practical and easy to understand. You'll learn why web fonts are different from regular fonts, what to look for when choosing fonts for your website, and how to ensure your typography is both beautiful and functional.
Chapters:
0:24 Typography Best Practices for Squarespace Websites
2:11 Web Fonts vs System Fonts Explained
2:52 How Web Fonts Actually Work
4:10 Understanding Font File Types (TTF, OTF, WOFF)
6:07 Technical Requirements for Web Fonts
6:24 Font Accessibility Best Practices
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