Configure Your Site

Footer

Configure your site's global footer

Overview

Use the fields in _includes/footer to configure your site's global footer content. The footer appears on every page and includes your unit information, navigation links, and optional social media profiles.

Your site is set up with the standard IU footer by default. In most cases, you'll only need to update the content within the footer rather than change its structure.

Republish required

If you change the value of any of the fields listed below, be sure to republish _includes/footer.

Global footer fields

Element name	Required	Multiple
Footer theme Visual theme for the footer (Light or Crimson).	Yes	No
Show social module? If checked, links to your unit's social media profiles appear in the footer.	No	No
Show resources module? If checked, your unit's address and links to resources grouped by category appear in the footer.	No	No

Social module fields

Element name	Required	Multiple
Profile link Group containing fields for a single social media profile link.	Yes	Yes
Social platform Social media platform for this link.	Yes	No
Profile URL Full URL for the social media profile. Include `https://`.	Yes	No

Resources module fields

Element name	Required	Multiple
Unit name Official name of your school, department, or unit.	Yes	No
Address Mailing address displayed beneath the unit name. Wrap each line in paragraph tags (`<p>`).	Yes	No
Link group Group containing fields for a set of related links. Maximum 3.	Yes	Yes
Title Short heading for the link group. Limit to a few words.	Yes	No
Link Page or External Link displayed in the group.	Yes	Yes

Do

Keep link labels clear, concise, and audience-focused
Group related links under meaningful headings
Ensure unit name and address are accurate and up to date

Don't

Don't link to personal or non-IU social media profiles
Don't repeat links that appear in your site's header navigation
Don't use vague link text like "Click here" or "Learn more"