Google Fonts

A library of free, open-source web fonts hosted by Google with global CDN delivery for fast loading. Google Fonts simplifies typography with easy embedding and wide browser support. Framer integrates Google Fonts directly, making them available without additional configuration.

Related terms

Related terms

  • CDN

    Performance

    Content Delivery Network—a distributed network of servers that delivers web content from locations geographically closest to each visitor. CDNs dramatically reduce latency and load times for global audiences while providing redundancy if one server fails. Framer hosts all sites on a global CDN automatically, ensuring fast performance worldwide without additional configuration.

  • Font

    Typography

    A specific style and weight within a typeface family, like Inter Bold or Helvetica Light Italic. Choosing appropriate fonts affects readability, brand perception, and page performance. Framer provides access to Google Fonts and supports custom font uploads for complete typographic control.

  • Google Search Console

    SEO

    A free Google tool providing insights into how your site appears in search results, including impressions, clicks, and indexing issues. Search Console alerts you to problems and validates fixes, essential for SEO monitoring. Verify your Framer site in Search Console to track search performance.

  • Web Font

    Typography

    A font loaded from the web rather than installed locally, ensuring consistent typography for all visitors. Web fonts expand typographic options beyond system fonts but add loading time. Framer provides Google Fonts integration and supports custom font uploads for brand fonts.

  • Domain Authority

    SEO

    Domain Authority (DA) is a third-party metric (commonly from Moz) that estimates how likely a domain is to rank. It is not a Google ranking score or an official search-engine metric. Treat it as a comparative benchmark, not a direct ranking factor.

  • Indexing

    SEO

    The process by which search engines add web pages to their database after crawling, making them available in search results. Well-structured sites with quality content get indexed more thoroughly. Monitor indexing status in Google Search Console to ensure pages are discoverable.

  • Typeface

    Typography

    A family of fonts sharing consistent design characteristics, such as Helvetica or Inter, containing multiple weights and styles. Choose typefaces that reflect brand personality while maintaining readability. Limit to 2-3 typefaces per project for cohesion.

  • Core Web Vitals

    Performance

    Core Web Vitals are a set of user-focused performance metrics used by Google to measure real page experience, including loading speed, responsiveness, and visual stability.