When designing a website, even the smallest thing can make a big difference. Website footer is one of those smallest things that are generally ignored by web developers. Most of the time it only contains usual copyright information. Everybody in web world is familiar with famous above the paper fold web designing approach. Recently Addition of low information politicking is taking over short web page concept. Many people also call it as great user experience solution.
The main idea behind footer is to combine the usability with styling ideas and design trends. Also it is important to remember that your footer must provide maximum useful information and various options for the user.There is so much information we can include in a website footer, so when designing this important part of your website you should just take into consideration the general concept of the website you are building and the audience. We design websites that we think use usability techniques and recent web technologies So here go our thoughts on the way you should build effective and attractive footer:
- Add a Social media tool that allows your website visitor to share web contents easily.
- Website Footer is best place to reveal your web identity. Add links to your social presence like Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and LinkedIn.
- Add Quick Contact or Quick Quote form collecting to the point information from footer.
- Add your local weather if your business depends on it.
- Add website translator to your website.
- If possible add font re-sizer to your footer if you know your audience is older.
- Add Important pages links to your footer making navigation easy.
- You can also maintain footer section to be updated with recently added blog post or news section(RSS feed).
- Share your business license numbers. It help users to build trust.
- Add coupons or special deals to make your site footer more interesting.
