{"id":9589,"date":"2023-03-14T04:32:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9589"},"modified":"2023-03-14T04:32:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:50","slug":"unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Power of Professional-Looking Footers with these Easy Steps for Updating Your WordPress Site!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6787363926598\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6787363926598\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#A_Surprising_and_Essential_Element_Updating_and_Customizing_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Footer_in_WordPress\" title=\"A Surprising and Essential Element: Updating and Customizing Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress\">A Surprising and Essential Element: Updating and Customizing Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#How_to_Update_Footer_in_WordPress\" title=\"How to Update Footer in WordPress\">How to Update Footer in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_1_Login_to_Your_WordPress_Dashboard\" title=\"Step 1: Login to Your WordPress Dashboard\">Step 1: Login to Your WordPress Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_2_Navigate_to_Appearance_%3E_Widgets\" title=\"Step 2: Navigate to Appearance &gt; Widgets\">Step 2: Navigate to Appearance > Widgets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_3_Select_the_Footer_Widget_Area\" title=\"Step 3: Select the Footer Widget Area\">Step 3: Select the Footer Widget Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_4_Choose_the_Widgets_to_Add_to_Your_Footer\" title=\"Step 4: Choose the Widgets to Add to Your Footer\">Step 4: Choose the Widgets to Add to Your Footer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_5_Customize_the_Footer\" title=\"Step 5: Customize the Footer\">Step 5: Customize the Footer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_6_Save_Your_Changes\" title=\"Step 6: Save Your Changes\">Step 6: Save Your Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Adding_Copyright_Notice_and_Other_Footer_Information\" title=\"Adding Copyright Notice and Other Footer Information\">Adding Copyright Notice and Other Footer Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_1_Navigate_to_Appearance_%3E_Customize\" title=\"Step 1: Navigate to Appearance &gt; Customize\">Step 1: Navigate to Appearance > Customize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_2_Edit_the_Footer_Section\" title=\"Step 2: Edit the Footer Section\">Step 2: Edit the Footer Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_3_Add_Your_Information\" title=\"Step 3: Add Your Information\">Step 3: Add Your Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Step_4_Save_Your_Changes\" title=\"Step 4: Save Your Changes\">Step 4: Save Your Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Tips_for_Updating_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Footer_in_WordPress\" title=\"Tips for Updating Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress\">Tips for Updating Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-professional-looking-footers-with-these-easy-steps-for-updating-your-wordpress-site\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Surprising_and_Essential_Element_Updating_and_Customizing_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Footer_in_WordPress\"><\/span>A Surprising and Essential Element: Updating and Customizing Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It may come as a shock, but a website&#8217;s footer is a surprisingly essential area that is often overlooked! It plays a crucial role in a website&#8217;s overall user experience, providing important information like contact details, copyright notices, and links to essential pages like privacy policies and terms and conditions. <\/p>\n<p>The good news is that updating and customizing your footer on WordPress is a quick and easy process that DOES NOT require any coding.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Footer_in_WordPress\"><\/span>How to Update Footer in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow the simple steps below to update your website&#8217;s footer in WordPress:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Login_to_Your_WordPress_Dashboard\"><\/span>Step 1: Login to Your WordPress Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To begin updating your website&#8217;s footer, the first step is to log in to your WordPress dashboard. Once you&#8217;ve logged in, you will see the Dashboard homepage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Navigate_to_Appearance_%3E_Widgets\"><\/span>Step 2: Navigate to Appearance > Widgets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, navigate to the Appearance tab and click on Widgets. The widgets page will be displayed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_the_Footer_Widget_Area\"><\/span>Step 3: Select the Footer Widget Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the Widgets page, you will see different widget areas such as your header, sidebar, and footer. To update your footer, click on the widget area labeled &#8216;Footer Widget Area.&#8217; The footer widget area is where all the content in your footer is managed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_the_Widgets_to_Add_to_Your_Footer\"><\/span>Step 4: Choose the Widgets to Add to Your Footer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have selected the footer widget area, you can begin to customize the appearance by adding extra widgets. WordPress comes with various widgets that you can add to your footer, such as search bar, category list, recent posts, and more. To add a widget to your footer, click on the widget and drag it to the footer widget area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Customize_the_Footer\"><\/span>Step 5: Customize the Footer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you have added the widgets to your footer, customize the footer by adjusting the widget settings to fit your website&#8217;s design. Most widgets will have customizable settings, which can be accessed by clicking on the widget from the footer widget area.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to customize your footer on WordPress, such as changing the color and font of your footer text, adding images, or hiding the footer entirely. To change your footer&#8217;s color and font, you can use the WordPress Customizer or use CSS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Save_Your_Changes\"><\/span>Step 6: Save Your Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you have customized your footer, make sure to click on the Save button to apply the changes. Note that some themes may require you to hit the Publish button before changes take effect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Copyright_Notice_and_Other_Footer_Information\"><\/span>Adding Copyright Notice and Other Footer Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have customized your footer, you can also update essential information such as a copyright notice, contact information, links to social media, and other essential pages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Navigate_to_Appearance_%3E_Customize\"><\/span>Step 1: Navigate to Appearance > Customize<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to Appearance and click on Customize. The WordPress Customizer page will be displayed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Edit_the_Footer_Section\"><\/span>Step 2: Edit the Footer Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the Customizer page, click on the Footer tab. You will see a list of options to customize, including Copyright, Site Info, and More Footer Links. Most themes come with pre-set footer design, and this area will vary depending on your theme.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_Your_Information\"><\/span>Step 3: Add Your Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under the various footer sections, add your information. For instance, under the copyright section, your Copyright text will go in. You can also include your site&#8217;s name, Developments or Design credit, and the current year. On the Site Info section, you can add other contact details such as email, phone number, or physical location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Save_Your_Changes\"><\/span>Step 4: Save Your Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you have added your footer information, click on the Save button to apply the changes. Once you hit Save, the changes will be automatically saved, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about losing your customizations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Updating_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Footer_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Tips for Updating Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While updating your website&#8217;s footer is straightforward, why not take some time to add a burst of creativity to your site? Below are some tips to keep in mind when updating your website&#8217;s footer:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Consider your website&#8217;s design and layout<\/li>\n<p>Your footer design should match your website&#8217;s overall design and layout. Choose fonts and colors that complement the rest of the website to create a cohesive look.<\/p>\n<li>Make sure to include essential information<\/li>\n<p>Your footer should include essential information such as copyright notice, contact information, and links to important pages like the privacy policy, terms and conditions, and social media accounts.<\/p>\n<li>Use widgets to add functionality<\/li>\n<p>Widgets can add extra functionality to your footer, such as a search bar or recent posts. However, do not add too many widgets as this can slow down your website&#8217;s loading time.<\/p>\n<li>Keep it simple<\/li>\n<p>Your footer should be simple and easy to navigate. Avoid clutter and make sure your footer is easy to read.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Updating your website&#8217;s footer is an easy and quick process that does not require any coding. You can customize your footer in WordPress by selecting the Footer Widget Area, choosing the widgets to add to your footer, customizing the footer, and saving your changes. Make sure to include essential information and keep it fresh, bold, and user-friendly. By following these tips and steps, you can update your website&#8217;s footer and provide a better user experience for your visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Surprising and Essential Element: Updating and Customizing Your Website&#8217;s Footer in WordPress It may come as a shock, but a website&#8217;s footer is a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9589"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}