footer-generator
When the user wants to design, optimize, or audit website footers. Also use when the user mentions "footer," "page footer," "site footer," "footer links," "footer navigation," "footer SEO," "footer design," "footer CTA," "multi-column footer," or "footer sitemap." For main nav, use navigation-menu-generator.
Best use case
footer-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
When the user wants to design, optimize, or audit website footers. Also use when the user mentions "footer," "page footer," "site footer," "footer links," "footer navigation," "footer SEO," "footer design," "footer CTA," "multi-column footer," or "footer sitemap." For main nav, use navigation-menu-generator.
Teams using footer-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/footer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How footer-generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | footer-generator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
When the user wants to design, optimize, or audit website footers. Also use when the user mentions "footer," "page footer," "site footer," "footer links," "footer navigation," "footer SEO," "footer design," "footer CTA," "multi-column footer," or "footer sitemap." For main nav, use navigation-menu-generator.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Components: Footer Guides footer design for SEO, UX, and conversion. Footers provide secondary navigation, support crawlability, and engage users below the fold (66% of engagement happens there). **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Initial Assessment **Check for project context first:** If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read it for key pages and audience. Identify: 1. **Site type**: Marketing, e-commerce, SaaS, blog 2. **Footer goals**: Navigation, lead capture, trust, legal 3. **Platform**: Web, mobile, both ## Essential Footer Elements ### Navigation & Links - Links to high-priority pages: About, Contact, Services, FAQs - Related blog posts and internal content links - XML or HTML sitemap links - Product/service category links (e-commerce) - **Avoid excessive links**: Google warns that too many internal links can harm SEO; link only to high-priority pages ### Business Information - Physical address, phone, email - Social media profile links (Follow us) -> distinct from **social-share-generator** (share this page) - Copyright and legal information (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service) ### User Engagement - Newsletter signup forms - Call-to-action buttons - Customer testimonials or support resources ## SEO Best Practices | Practice | Purpose | |----------|---------| | **Strategic linking** | Link to important pages; avoid link bloat | | **Descriptive anchor text** | Target keywords; avoid "Click here" | | **Text links** | Prefer text over images for crawlers | | **No dead ends** | Ensure pages link to other content | | **Semantic HTML** | `<footer>`, proper landmark roles | ### Link Strategy - Footer links help crawlers discover pages and understand site structure - Too many links can dilute page context; keep focused - Include sitemap link for comprehensive discovery ## UX Guidelines ### Placement & Visibility - Footer at bottom; visible without dominating desktop view - Mobile: Valuable for users who don't scroll to top - Secondary navigation; complements header nav ### Organization - Group links by category (Product, Company, Legal, Support) - Use clear headings for each column - Prioritize most-used links ### Accessibility | Requirement | Practice | |-------------|----------| | **Contrast** | 4.5:1 for link text | | **Touch targets** | >=44x44px on mobile | | **Keyboard** | Full keyboard navigation | | **Screen readers** | Proper heading hierarchy, landmark roles | ## Output Format - **Footer structure** (columns, link groups) - **Link list** with anchor text suggestions - **SEO** checklist - **Accessibility** checklist ## Related Skills - **navigation-menu-generator**: Footer complements header nav - **social-share-generator**: Footer has profile links (Follow us); social-share has share buttons (share this page) -> different use cases - **xml-sitemap**: Footer can link to sitemap - **internal-links**: Footer is secondary internal linking - **newsletter-signup-generator**: Footer often hosts signup forms
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