Big footers are becoming more and more popular web design. They are great when used well; however, they also work well when simply aesthetic. Big footers are often seen on blogs where they can be utilized very effectively. A big footer is a good place to keep track of recent posts, related posts, related sites and links to other forms of social media.

Other elements appropriate for footers are contact forms, contact information and a repeat of the top level navigation. Some of the nicest big footers don’t actually add that much usability, they are just well designed and really pull the entire concept together. If you’d like to take a look at some good footers for inspiration check out Footer Fetish.

Here are a few examples effective footers:

PSDTuts

This is a true big footer. There is lots of useful information contained including copyright info, and invitation to contribute and links to related sites.

Queness

This footer from Queness is nicely designed and has the right kind of information; however, it doesn’t really fit with the design of the rest of the page. It’s too bad that there is a disconnection, because on it’s own I think this footer is really nice.

I am Ashely

This final playful footer come from a UK based video game fanatatic and small business owner. Her images sticks to the bottom of the page and follows you around, and then there is a nice little blurb about getting in touch with her. The language is bit risky, but overall it works very well.