Another great post from Smashing Magazine – Informative
And Usable Footers In Web Design – looks at what to put in this small and
neglected but important part of your website.
What do people expect when they
scroll to the very bottom of the page? It would appear they want "About" and
"Contact" information, some sort of link to an index or site map, and (on long
pages) a "Back to the Top" link. Obvious really, but does your site have these
in place? This information can be added easily, and should be.
There are some lovely examples of good footer design too, which make all of
our sites look tatty.