Footer
Footer
Footer is the site-wide bottom section containing navigation links, company information, social media, and legal disclaimers.
Visual Specifications
Section titled “Visual Specifications”| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Background | Dark (#001A41) or light |
| Text Color | White (dark bg), Dark (light bg) |
| Padding | 40-60px vertical |
| Column Count | 3-5 columns |
| Column Gap | 24-32px |
| Font Size | 14px (links), 12px (legal) |
Layout Variants
Section titled “Layout Variants”Multi-column layout with logo, links, social, legal
Simplified with essential links only
Single column with centered content
Content Sections
Section titled “Content Sections”| Section | Content | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Company | About, Careers, Press | 3-5 links |
| Product | Features, Pricing, Docs | 3-6 links |
| Support | Help, Contact, FAQ | 3-5 links |
| Legal | Terms, Privacy, Cookies | 2-4 links |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | 3-5 icons |
Responsive Behavior
Section titled “Responsive Behavior”| Breakpoint | Changes |
|---|---|
| Desktop | 4-5 columns, full layout |
| Tablet | 2-3 columns, stacked |
| Mobile | 1-2 columns, collapsible sections |
Link Organization
Section titled “Link Organization”| Pattern | Usage |
|---|---|
| By Topic | Product, Company, Support |
| By User Type | Customer, Partner, Developer |
| By Task | Learn, Buy, Support |
Usage Guidance
Section titled “Usage Guidance”When to use
Section titled “When to use”- All public pages
- Consistent site navigation
- Legal and compliance requirements
- Company information
Best practices
Section titled “Best practices”| ✅ Do | ❌ Don’t |
|---|---|
| Group related links | Random link organization |
| Clear column headings | Ambiguous sections |
| Include required legal | Missing compliance links |
| Test on mobile | Broken mobile layout |
| Consistent across site | Varying footer content |
| Current year copyright | Outdated dates |
Legal Requirements
Section titled “Legal Requirements”| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Copyright | IP protection |
| Privacy Policy | Data compliance |
| Terms of Service | Legal agreement |
| Cookie Policy | GDPR compliance |
Accessibility
Section titled “Accessibility”- Keyboard navigable links
- Proper heading structure
- Accessibility landmarks
- Sufficient color contrast
- Focus visible indicators