Google: Sticky Footers Are Okay; Within Webmaster Guidelines

Jul 28, 2017 - 7:43 am 3 by

Google Footer

Gary Illyes of Google was asked about sticky footers, if Google has an issue with them. Gary responded on Twitter saying "nah, I wouldn't worry about that." Meaning, Google doesn't necessarily penalize or demote sites that deploy sticky footers.

Gary did add "but do try to make them as less obtrusive as possible." "You really don't want to annoy your users," he added.

Here is the tweet:

A sticky footer is a footer that sticks to the bottom of the browser's viewport as you scroll, no matter how much you scroll up or down, the footer remains at the bottom of the screen of the browser window.

Here is a picture that might help describe it:

Sticky Footer

These are currently okay with Google.

Forum discussion at Twitter.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Search Video Recaps

 
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: March 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025 - 10:00 am
Search Video Recaps

Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Done, Will Site Recover, AI Mode Expands, Google Ads PMax Search Terms & More

Mar 28, 2025 - 8:01 am
Google Maps

Google Local Knowledge Panel With Promotion Clipable Coupons

Mar 28, 2025 - 7:51 am
Google Maps

Google AI Overviews Itinerary, Lens Tour Guide, Maps Screenshot & Track Prices

Mar 28, 2025 - 7:41 am
Google Ads

Google Tests Contactless Label In Place Of Curbside Pickup

Mar 28, 2025 - 7:31 am
Google Ads

Google Ads WhatsApp Conversation Goals Get Diagnostics & More

Mar 28, 2025 - 7:21 am
Previous Story: Google AdWords Tests New Sitelinks Design