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[web_designer]

hi all,

i have this idea about FOOTERS in websites, and decided to share it with you, to see who agree with me and who is not.

my idea is, the footer is one of the important parts of any website. it contains the copyrights, the designer name or the owner name, more info about your website and about you, and add to all these it could portray the designer himself. how?

as a designer,  i always try to make the sites i  make to be suitable for both: me and the reader, i always put that in mind when i choose colors,background, effects. but the only area that i could do whatever i want in and portray my personality is the FOOTER.why? because there, whatever i did, i won't affect the readers, in the contrary, i may take their attention if i made a unique design for the footer.most of the readers reach the bottom of the page and think there are nothing impressive more, well, i want to shock them their and give them a special thing to look at. this is my idea about footer, and this is why i spend a long time to find a unique design for it. and this is why i check the footer of every website i visit. so anyone here agree with me?

[truefusion]

I believe the importance of a website's footer is dependent on the website itself. For example, my website doesn't have a footer. But does it need a footer? It is understandable to have a footer with your ''finger print'' if the design was meant to be shared across many websites (e.g. WordPress themes). It is also understandable if your website has many sections and a small site map on the bottom of each page makes other areas more accessible, especially if an interested reader will eventually find themselves at the bottom of each page (due to actively reading the content on the website). Likewise, it is understandable if your website is sponsored by many. But for a website as simple as mine? I don't think one is needed. I also find copyright to be a bit over rated, and often see no need to bother with its symbols.

[anwiii]

likje true fusion said, i am not too keen on putting copyrights in footers as everything now a days is copywrited without the symbol. the footer is a place that people rarely see. i think a footer is important though none the less. we can be business like and professional at the top and middle of the page where our website gets the most exposure. the footer should be the exception. the footer should be personal and should tell a little bit about the person...i think the visitors will appreciate the website more with a good personal footer.....

[web_designer]

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I believe the importance of a website's footer is dependent on the website itself. For example, my website doesn't have a footer. But does it need a footer? It is understandable to have a footer with your ''finger print'' if the design was meant to be shared across many websites (e.g. WordPress themes). It is also understandable if your website has many sections and a small site map on the bottom of each page makes other areas more accessible, especially if an interested reader will eventually find themselves at the bottom of each page (due to actively reading the content on the website). Likewise, it is understandable if your website is sponsored by many. But for a website as simple as mine? I don't think one is needed. I also find copyright to be a bit over rated, and often see no need to bother with its symbols.

in general, i agree with you that adding a footer is depending on the site itself. but i still thinking it  is all about a "touch of art" which gives your site a special look, in spite of what it contains. 

about your site truefusion, i think you are right, it is like an official site or a reference for Christian, so maybe no need for a footer, but if it was mine i will add a wide footer contains a big image for Jesus Christ and some quotes from the bible  .

[web_designer]

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ikje true fusion said, i am not too keen on putting copyrights in footers as everything now a days is copywrited without the symbol. the footer is a place that people rarely see. i think a footer is important though none the less. we can be business like and professional at the top and middle of the page where our website gets the most exposure. the footer should be the exception. the footer should be personal and should tell a little bit about the person...i think the visitors will appreciate the website more with a good personal footer.....

ok then anwiii, you will let me make you a footer, i will make a great one that suits you completely , what do you think?

[anwiii]

web_designer, on 27 June 2010 - 10:09 AM, said:

ok then anwiii, you will let me make you a footer, i will make a great one that suits you completely , what do you think?

you aren't touching my footer. look what you did to my face!

[web_designer]

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you aren't touching my footer. look what you did to my face! 

 come on, i can do better this time, just give me one chance. i even could use this avatar in your website, and you will get a lot of visitors, i am sure  .

[The Simpleton]

I think the footer, although not important for all sites, gives a completed look to the site. So I would definitely include a footer in my site, even if it doesn't have much in it and contains just a single line. And even if no one looks at it I would still be satisfied that it adds a finishing touch to my site

[rpgsearcherz]

I really dislike footers and usually remove them from my sites. I do not really know how to explain it but I just feel as if they are in the way (although I've never had a website that was not solely for a hobby -- I can see their uses for companies as they put important links there that the average reader would not need but advertisers and such would).

I've noticed most of you seem to think the footers are good though. Do you think the lack of them causes any negative attention to be brought to the site? And what all should be on them?

[web_designer]

rpgsearcherz, on 30 June 2010 - 05:36 AM, said:

I really dislike footers and usually remove them from my sites. I do not really know how to explain it but I just feel as if they are in the way (although I've never had a website that was not solely for a hobby -- I can see their uses for companies as they put important links there that the average reader would not need but advertisers and such would).

I've noticed most of you seem to think the footers are good though. Do you think the lack of them causes any negative attention to be brought to the site? And what all should be on them?

you dislike footers???
what? are you a footer hater?

i really love footers and think they are a very important part of the design rpgsearcherz. i really wonder why you don't like footer?
they are the most personal part that could connect you to the reader. there, you could show yourself as a designer, or a developer, you could add an important link, you could add icons or anything you want without affecting your site.

i never leave a site before scrolling down to the bottom to see its footer and if i didn't find a one i really disappointed.

next time you make a site, send me to create a special footer for you , and i am sure you will change your mind .