How can I create a footer that stays at the bottom of the page in Webflow without the content going under it or leaving a blank space below it?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a footer that stays at the bottom of the page in Webflow without the content going under it or leaving a blank space below it, you can follow these steps:

  1. Design and position the footer:
  • Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to add the footer.
  • Drag and drop a new section element to the bottom of the page, or select an existing section to use as the footer.
  • Design your footer by adding elements such as text, links, social icons, or any other content you want to include in the footer.
  • Customize the styling of the footer section, such as background color, text color, padding, or margins, to match your design preferences.
  1. Set the footer section as fixed:
  • With the footer section selected, go to the right-hand sidebar and locate the "Position" section.
  • Under "Position", click on the dropdown menu and select "Fixed" position.
  • By default, the footer will be fixed to the bottom of the viewport.
  1. Prevent content from overlapping the footer:
  • Scroll up to the top of the page and select the main container or section which holds your content.
  • In the right-hand sidebar, go to the "Position" section.
  • Under "Position," click on the dropdown menu and select "Relative" position.
  • This will ensure that the content will not overlap the footer section and will maintain the space required to keep it visible.
  1. Adjust the footer size and position:
  • If the footer is not the desired height or has incorrect positioning, you can adjust it by selecting the footer section and modifying its properties in the right-hand sidebar.
  • Use the height property to specify the desired height of the footer.
  • If needed, use the margin property to fine-tune the spacing between the content and the footer.
  1. Preview and test:
  • Before publishing your changes, make sure to preview your page to see how the footer behaves.
  • Check that the content doesn't get hidden under the footer and that there are no blank spaces below it.
  • If necessary, make adjustments to the height, positioning, or other properties of the footer and content sections until you achieve the desired result.

By following these steps, you will be able to create a footer in Webflow that remains fixed at the bottom of the page while preventing content from overlapping or leaving blank spaces.

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