How to Add a Custom Font to Shopify

Are you tired of using the same old fonts on your Shopify store? Good news! You can add custom fonts to make your store stand out.

This guide will walk you through how to do this. Don’t worry if you’re not super technical or anything like that – we’ll keep things simple and easy to implement, so you won’t have to waste too much time.

Why Use Custom Fonts?

Before we dive in, let’s talk about why custom fonts matter:

1. They make your store unique. Custom fonts can give your store a special look that sets it apart from others. Think about it like choosing a special outfit for an important day – you want to look your best and different from everyone else!
   
   
2. They can match your brand better than standard fonts. Your brand is more than just your products – it’s the whole feeling customers get when they visit your store. Standard fonts are like plain t-shirts – they work, but they don’t say much about you. Custom fonts are like wearing your team’s jersey – they show off who you are and what you’re about.
   
   
3. They can improve how your store looks and feels to customers. Fonts can change the whole mood of your store. A playful font can make your store feel fun and friendly. A sleek, modern font can make it feel high-tech or luxurious. The right font can make your store more inviting, which might encourage customers to stay longer and buy more.
   

What You’ll Need

To add a custom font to your Shopify store, you’ll need:

1. A Shopify store (of course!)
   
   
2. The font file you want to use
   
   
3. Basic knowledge of how to edit your Shopify theme
   
   

Don’t worry if you’re not sure about that last part. We’ll guide you through it!

Steps to Add a Custom Font

Now, let’s go through the process of adding your custom font to Shopify.

Step 1: Get Your Font File

First, you need to have your font file ready. It should be in a web-friendly format like .woff or .woff2.

WOFF stands for “Web Open Font Format” WOFF2 is the second version of WOFF. These are special types of font files designed specifically for use on websites

If you bought the font, you should have these files. If not, you might need to convert your font file using an online tool like FontSquirrel.

Step 2: Upload Your Font to Shopify

Now, let’s get that font into your Shopify store:

1. Log into your Shopify admin panel.
   
   
2. Go to “Online Store” and then “Themes.”

3. Find the theme you’re using and click the three dots “…” next to the “Customize” button,  then “Edit code.“

4. In the left sidebar, look for a folder called “Assets.”

5. Click on “Add a new asset.”

6. Upload your font file here.

Step 3: Add the Font to Your CSS

Now that your font is uploaded, you need to tell your store to use it:

1. In the theme editor, look for a file called “theme.liquid” or something similar.

2. Add this code at the top of the file (change “your-font-name” to your actual font name):

```css
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Your Font Name';
  src: url('{{ "your-font-file.woff2" | asset_url }}') format('woff2'),
       url('{{ "your-font-file.woff" | asset_url }}') format('woff');
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: normal;
}
```

Step 4: Use Your New Font

Now you can use your new font in your CSS. For example, to use it for all your headings, add this:

```css
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Your Font Name', sans-serif;
}
```

Replace ‘Your Font Name’ with the name you used in Step 3.

Testing Your New Font

After you’ve added your font, it’s important to check that it’s working:

1. Save all your changes in the theme editor.
   
   
2. View your store in a web browser.
   
   
3. Check different pages to make sure the font is showing up correctly.
   

If you don’t see your new font, try clearing your browser cache and reloading the page.

Troubleshooting

Having problems? Here are some common issues:

1. Font not showing up: Make sure the font name in your CSS matches exactly what you used in the @font-face rule.
   
   
2. Font looks weird: Double check to make sure you uploaded the correct file format (.woff or .woff2)
   
   
3. Slow loading: Large font files can slow do.

Conclusion

Adding a custom font to your Shopify store can really make it stand out. It might seem tricky at first, but once you’ve done it once, it gets easier. Remember, if you run into any problems, Shopify has a great support team that can help.

Now go ahead and give your store that unique look with your new custom font!
Oh, and by the way. You need to get the word out about your products so that you can put this knowledge about order fulfillment and unfulfillment to use 🙂 One of the best ways to do this is through affiliate marketing. If you’re looking for a solid way to manage affiliates for your Shopify store then you ought to check out Simple Affiliate.