Blog – The Architect’s Log

I get a queasy feeling any time I see a business using the Comic Sans font in their advertising – especially online. It makes me wonder what, or even if, a graphic designer was thinking when they chose this cheesy, “over utilized for the wrong reasons” type face. I guess most choose it because it looks “fun”, is informal, and is non threatening in it’s curvy nature. (more…)

The following fonts are “web safe” meaning they are safe to use because they are widely available across many browsers and operating systems. You’ll want to use one of these standard “browser safe” fonts to ensure web site content text looks and performs the same for all your visitors. (more…)

Before you post an affiliate or customer logo on your web site, it’s a good idea to get permission to do so. While it’s not illegal (yet) to link to any web site you desire, it is illegal to post logos, graphics, or content items that belong to another party. You could be infringing on a copyright or trademark and have a nice little cease and desist letter waiting for you in the mailbox. (more…)