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How to Build a Portfolio Website That Wins Clients
Fonts shape how a small business feels before anyone reads a word. A serif can feel calm and trusted, while a bold sans feels modern and direct.Start by listing three words that describe your brand. Then test two or three typefaces on your logo, a price list and a shop sign. Choose the one that stays easy to read at every size.
Check the licence before you buy. Some fonts cover print only, and others cover websites too. Keep the licence file with your invoice so you can show it to a client when asked.
Pair fonts with care
Use one font for headings and a quieter one for body text. Two is usually enough. A script font works well for a name or a short line, but it is hard to read in long paragraphs. Test it small on a phone screen and on a printed page before you commit to it for the whole brand.
A good typeface does quiet work. Customers rarely notice it, but they remember how your brand felt when they saw your sign, your menu or your invoice.
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New fonts and templates arrive from local designers every month. Each release is tested before we list it. Support local when you can, because these designers understand South African clients, languages and budgets. Browse the newest packs, read the licence notes and pick the files that match your next project, such as a menu, a logo or a full website.
Keep your files organised
Create one folder for each client and keep fonts, logos and mockups inside it. Name files clearly and save a backup online. When a client asks for changes months later, you will find everything in seconds.
Why a good font pairing matters
Pick one font for headings and a calmer one for body text. Test both at small sizes first. Our Fonts range at Digikaap comes with clear licence notes, so you know where each one can be used.
A good preset saves hours of editing, but it is only a starting point. Open your photo, apply the preset, then adjust exposure and white balance to suit the light. Check skin tones before you export. Save your tweaks as a new preset so every shoot in your portfolio keeps the same look from the first frame to the last.