Not so long ago most footers were not more than a single line with a simple copyright notice and a link to the site designer. That time has passed and the footer has evolved. The current trend is creating a big, fat footer for your website. This article explores the pros and cons of an extensive footer. Not so long ago most footers were not more than a single line with a simple copyright notice an
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