Page footer – what is it?

Author

Zofia Komada-Andrukhiv

Article publication date
2024-01-24
Article update date
2026-02-13

Estimated reading time for the article

3 min

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Page Footer – Definition

The footer, also known as the footer, is the lower portion of a website page that contains additional information, links, or other elements, typically repeated on every page of the site. The footer can include contact information, links to important sections of the site, privacy policies, or legal notices. It is a crucial part of website design, allowing for easy provision of additional information and user navigation.

What elements should be included in the page footer?

  • Contact details
  • Links to important sections of the site
  • Social Media Links
  • CTA
  • Newsletter subscription
  • Links to the regulations and privacy policy

Contact details

It's a good idea to include basic contact information, such as an email address, phone number, and company headquarters address, in the footer of your page. This allows users to quickly access contact information for company representatives.

Links to important sections of the site

Links to key sections of your website, such as the home page, product page, store, blog, or other important areas of the page, aid in navigation and make it easier for users to find important information.

Social Media Links

Links to key sections of your website, such as the home page, product page, store, blog, or other important areas of the page. This aids navigation and makes it easier for users to find important information.

CTA (Call to Action)

Adding a clear call to action like “Contact us” or “See our offer” can effectively encourage users to take specific steps, which can lead to increased engagement.


Newsletter subscription

The newsletter sign-up form in the footer of the website allows users to easily subscribe to news and information, which is an effective tool for building a database of potential customers.

Links to the regulations and privacy policy

Responsible website management requires including links to the terms and conditions and privacy policy. This is important for transparency and compliance with data protection regulations.


How to add links to the page footer in Shopify and Shopify Plus ?

To add links to the footer of a page in Shopify Poland , follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Shopify admin and click Settings > Apps & Sales Channels.
  2. On the Apps & Sales Channels page, click Online Store.
  3. On the Online Store page, click Menu.
  4. On the Menu page, click Footer.
  5. In the Footer Links section, click Add Menu Item.

Enter the following information:

  1. Title: The title of the link that will be displayed in the footer of the page.
  2. Link: The URL of the page or app you want to redirect the link to.

Click Save.

About the author

Zofia Komada-Andrukhiv

Co-owner of Noto Agency, she specializes in finding optimal paths to implementing Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, recommending specific solutions and highlighting the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each option. She has been with Shopify for over six years.

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