Footer
Components
A footer is a persistent section at the bottom of a page that provides consistent access to secondary navigation, legal information and contact details to avoid cluttering the main content area.
Checklist
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Size and responsiveness
Define footer width (full or contained)
Style
Colours, font sizes, visual brand elements
Making the footer notably contrast the body content helps users understand they’ve reached the footer
Content links
Visuals, states and destinations of all links
Legal and compliance links
Pages like privacy policy, terms and other legal content are typically located here
Logo or name of business
For brand consistency and as a link back to homepage
You can also include a tagline or brief description to reinforce the core purpose
Hierarchy and layout
Footers should be balanced between logo, links and additional actions
Group links into meaningful categories but only when there's a considerable amount and organisation would help
Social media
Logos and/or links to social media platforms you are active on
Mobile app download actions
If product is a mobile app, can include links to download at Apple or Google stores
Mobile app download actions
Badges or logos that show certification of a certain security or trust measure that has been enforced
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