How to Add New Google Fonts to Your Kajabi Site

Have you ever wished you could incorporate trendy or brand-specific Google Fonts on your Kajabi site, but felt stuck with the platform’s limited default font list? You’re not alone. Kajabi keeps things simple by providing a handful of built-in fonts in their theme settings, but if your dream font isn’t on that list, you typically have to revert to coding—or give up on it altogether.

Thankfully, there’s a straightforward, no-code way to expand beyond Kajabi’s standard offerings. Below, we’ll explore a method involving the Kajabi Template Customizer—a user-friendly tool that starts from a “Streamlined” default template. It has built-in access to thousands of Google Fonts, allowing you to preview, tweak, and export a brand-new theme design that includes your favorite typefaces.

Why Bother With Google Fonts?

Before we dive into the “how,” let’s talk about the “why.” Google Fonts is a massive open-source library of typefaces used by millions of websites. They’re free, easily embedded, and often look more modern or brand-matched than the limited set Kajabi provides. Maybe you want a sleek look with “Roboto,” a playful vibe with “Pacifico,” or a minimal feel with “Lato.” Google Fonts helps ensure your site stands out and truly represents your brand identity.

The Usual Kajabi Font Struggle

By default, Kajabi’s theme settings might only let you choose from a small handful of fonts. For many course creators, that can feel restricting. If you want a font that doesn’t exist in Kajabi’s dropdown, the “official” approach typically involves:

1. Generating a <link> or @import snippet on Google Fonts.
2. Pasting that snippet into Kajabi’s “Custom Code” box.
3. Writing extra CSS to override each heading, paragraph, or button style with your new font.

While that’s perfectly fine if you’re comfortable with code, it can be intimidating if you’re more of a marketer, coach, or solopreneur who wants to focus on content rather than CSS. A single missing bracket can break your entire site’s styling.

Enter the Kajabi Template Customizer

Imagine skipping the code altogether. The Kajabi Template Customizer is a web-based tool that loads a built-in default “Streamlined” theme (rather than requiring you to upload your own). Inside its interface, you can select from thousands of Google Fonts, instantly see how they look on your headings or body text, adjust line-heights, button styles, background colors, and more. Then, with one click, you can export an updated .zip theme that’s ready to be uploaded into Kajabi. No coding, no custom snippet chaos.

Below, we’ll walk through the steps to set up your brand-new Google Fonts in Kajabi using the default “Streamlined” theme within this tool.

Step 1: Launch the Kajabi Template Customizer

First, head to the Kajabi Template Customizer tool (e.g., Kajabi Template Customizer)—a site specifically built to help Kajabi users modernize their themes without writing code. When you arrive, you’ll see the option to “Load Default Template.” Click it. The tool will fetch a fresh version of Kajabi’s streamlined theme, so you start with a standard baseline.

A Quick Tour of the Interface

• Left Sidebar (“Fields”): This area has all your theme’s editable options, such as font families, font weights, line-heights, and color choices.
• Desktop/Mobile Toggle: At the top, you’ll notice a radio button to switch between “Desktop” and “Mobile” previews. This helps you ensure your design looks good on all devices.
• Preview Area (Right Column): Displays a live sample containing headings (H1–H6), paragraphs, lists, and a call-to-action button. Every time you tweak a setting in the left column, you’ll see the preview update in real time—no extra refresh needed.

Step 2: Pick the Perfect Google Font

Now comes the fun part—choosing your fonts!

1. Look for “Body Font” in the left column. There’s a dropdown or search box with an entire list of Google Fonts. Start typing your dream font name (e.g., “Open Sans,” “Merriweather,” “Montserrat,” “Roboto,” etc.) to filter.
2. Select the font from the results. Instantly, the preview area updates, applying that font to the paragraphs, lists, and default body text.
3. Repeat for “Heading Font” if you’d like a different typeface for H1–H6 text. Maybe you prefer something heavier or more stylish for headings, like “Playfair Display,” while the body remains in a simpler “Lato.”
4. Adjust Font Weights: Each Google Font includes certain numeric weights (e.g., 400 for normal, 700 for bold). The tool helps you pick which weights to load. Don’t overload your site with every possible weight, or performance might suffer. Typically, 400 and 700 suffice for most brand needs.

Step 3: Customize Line-Height, Colors, and Buttons

While your main goal is to add new fonts, the Template Customizer includes extra style controls. You can refine your line-heights for the body and headings, ensuring text doesn’t look cramped or overly spaced. You can also:

• Change Button Colors: Switch the button background or text color, preview them instantly in both desktop and mobile modes.
• Tweak Border Radius: For a more modern, minimal look or a big, pill-shaped button, you can easily drag a slider to adjust corner rounding.
• Background Color: If you want your entire site background to be pure white or a subtle off-white, select that color from a color picker.

Think of it as your one-stop styling solution for the default Kajabi theme, but with the advanced fonts that Kajabi normally doesn’t provide.

Step 4: Preview on Desktop and Mobile

The Desktop/Mobile toggle near the top is your best friend. Often, a font that looks gorgeous on a laptop can appear too small (or too large) on a phone. By flipping the toggle:

• In “Desktop” mode, you can confirm the headings scale nicely on a larger screen.
• In “Mobile” mode, see how everything compresses on a narrower layout.

If the mobile text appears enormous, you can reduce the “Mobile Font Size” fields in the left column. Alternatively, if your brand style demands large, dramatic headings on mobile, you can do that, too. The beauty is seeing changes in real time, so you can achieve exactly the look you want.

Step 5: Export Your Updated Theme

After picking your Google Fonts, verifying line-heights, and ensuring everything looks good on mobile, you’re just one click from finishing. Hit “Download Modified Template.” The tool packages everything into a .zip that’s pre-configured to load your chosen fonts from Google’s servers.

• The tool automatically adds an @import or <link> reference to your font families behind the scenes.
• It also updates the theme’s JSON data so Kajabi recognizes those selections as if they were built-in.

Step 6: Upload to Kajabi

Now, you have a custom-coded theme with your perfect fonts, but all the heavy lifting was done for you. In Kajabi, go to “Website” → “Design,” then click “Upload Theme.” Select the .zip you just downloaded from the Template Customizer. Kajabi imports it as a new theme in your library. You can rename it, set it as your active theme, or preview it to confirm everything looks exactly as intended.

Congratulations! You’ve added new Google Fonts to your Kajabi site—without ever touching CSS or writing a single line of JavaScript.

Why This Works (No Code Required)

Normally, to achieve these results, you’d have to:

1. Generate a snippet from Google Fonts,
2. Paste it into Kajabi’s “Custom Code,”
3. Manually override the CSS for each heading or body tag, and
4. Potentially debug any errors.

But the Kajabi Template Customizer:

• Embeds that snippet behind the scenes,
• Maps your Google Font to the correct fields in Kajabi’s settings_data.json,
• Provides a safe environment to experiment with line-heights, colors, or button styles,
• And ensures your final .zip is a valid Kajabi theme.

Tips and Best Practices

1. Choose Only the Weights You Need
   If you add every possible weight (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900), you might bloat your page load times slightly. Generally, 400 (regular) and 700 (bold) suffice.

2. Preview on Real Devices
   While the “mobile” toggle is handy, it’s worth grabbing your phone and checking how the new fonts scale in real life once you’ve uploaded the theme into Kajabi.

3. Experiment Freely
   Because you start from a default “Streamlined” theme, you won’t break any existing site design or custom pages. If something doesn’t look right, no harm done—just revert or choose a different font.

4. Remember Your Brand Identity
   While it’s tempting to pick a quirky or unusual font for headings, always confirm it aligns with your brand’s vibe. Consistency fosters trust and professionalism.

5. Keep a Backup
   Should you decide to revert to Kajabi’s stock styles, keep the original default theme or a previously downloaded version. That way, you can swap back or compare.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does This Approach Work for All Kajabi Themes?
Currently, it’s set up to load the default “Streamlined” theme in the tool. It’s an ideal base if you’re looking for a modern, simple design. The direct “upload your own theme .zip” feature is often discussed, but if you prefer starting from scratch, the default template is perfect.

2. Will Google Fonts Slow Down My Site?
In most cases, loading a couple of Google Font weights is negligible for page speed. Google’s font servers are highly optimized. If performance is a concern, limit the number of loaded weights.

3. Is This Tool Free?
Yes, the Kajabi Template Customizer is free to try. You can find it here: Kajabi Template Customizer. If your needs are straightforward, you won’t pay a dime to get your favorite fonts integrated.

4. What If I’m Nervous About Breaking My Site?
Because you start from a default theme, you’re not touching your existing live site at all. You only upload the final .zip to Kajabi if you want to use it. So there’s zero risk to your current theme.

5. Can I Also Change Button Colors, Page Backgrounds, etc.?
Absolutely. The customizer includes color pickers, range sliders for border radius, and toggles for line-height, among many other style fields.

Conclusion

Adding new Google Fonts to Kajabi doesn’t have to be daunting or code-heavy. By starting with a default “Streamlined” theme in the Kajabi Template Customizer, you can easily browse thousands of typefaces, adjust line-heights, and preview everything in real time—desktop and mobile. Then, export a .zip that Kajabi reads just like any standard theme, but with your perfect brand typography baked right in.

Whether you’re craving modern minimalism, whimsical curls, or something totally custom, Google Fonts open up a world of style possibilities. No more settling for Kajabi’s default font list. With the Kajabi Template Customizer, you can ensure your site stands out, resonates with your brand, and does it all in a no-code, user-friendly way.

Ready to give your Kajabi site a fresh typeface overhaul? Check out Kajabi Template Customizer and start building a site that truly represents you—one Google Font at a time.