Optimizing Font Sizes for Desktop and Mobile

Today, I'm thrilled to continue our series on website building, where we tackle every detail to ensure our creations look professional and polished. We've been using AI to craft our site, and now we're taking it a step further by recreating the template inside High Level.

So far, we've built a fantastic website together, and apart from some copy-pasting from the original site, you're right with me on this journey. Today's focus is crucial: understanding and adjusting font sizes for optimal display on desktop and mobile versions of your website.

Why Font Size Matters

Your website’s readability is heavily influenced by font size. Too large, and it looks juvenile; too small, and it becomes unreadable. I've consulted Manus to find the ideal font sizes for our needs, and it turns out we have specific ranges we need to stick to.

Defining the Sizes

For desktop view:

• Headline fonts should be between 36 and 42 pixels.

• Sub-headlines should fall between 24 and 28 pixels.

• Button text, navigation, and other text elements should be around 16 pixels.

For mobile view:

• Headline range is 28 to 32 pixels.

• Sub-headlines should be 20 to 22 pixels.

• Paragraph and button text remain at about 16 pixels.

Adjusting Fonts for Consistency

Now, if you missed any of this training, don't worry! I have the playlist linked in the video description. My goal today is to help you adjust your website to align with these guidelines.

Let’s walk through our website:

• Start with the navigation menu, which should be at 16 pixels. Double-check these elements consistently across your page.

• The headline text for desktop should be within that 36 to 42 range. The same applies to the sub-headline and paragraph text.

• Make sure all paragraph text is consistent; I found 18 pixels to be a sweet spot for readability.

Ensure that when you're adjusting sizes, you maintain consistency throughout. It might be helpful to create a quick cheat sheet as a reference when editing.

Fine-tuning Elements

Go through each text element:

• Check that the sub-headlines are bold since they signify prominence.

• Button fonts should stand out as well; choosing a bold style can enhance this.

Don’t overlook the footer: these often get missed but are crucial. A slight decrease in size from the main body text (around 14-16 pixels) can create a more discreet look.

Tweaking for Mobile

Switching to mobile presents unique challenges, with space constraints making font choice even more crucial. Stick to the mobile-specific guidelines and make sure buttons and text are appropriately sized.

Final Touches and Beyond

With fonts standardized for both views, now you can focus on aligning and visually refining your layout. Adjust margins and padding to maintain clean lines and professional spacing.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to show you how to turn your website into a dynamic lead-generating landing page. We'll explore duplicating templates efficiently for tailor-made client customization.

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Thank you so much for joining today's session. Let’s make your vision a reality. See you in open office hours!