Customizing Your Blogger Footer: Give Your Blog a Better Last Line
When you run a blog for a while, you eventually notice that it’s not only the content that matters. The overall design and finish of the site quietly shapes how people feel about your work. One of the most overlooked areas is the footer – the very bottom section of your pages.
The footer is more than “the place where the page ends.” It’s a space where you can leave visitors with a sense of order, credibility, and even personality. When I first started using Blogger (Blogspot), I wasn’t sure what the footer was supposed to do or how much effort I should put into it. The layout felt a bit confusing at first, and the options weren’t obvious.
In reality, you don’t need to be a developer to improve your footer. With a few layout tweaks and a basic understanding of what goes where, you can turn it into a useful mini–information hub. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to add text, images, and gadgets to your Blogger footer step by step, and how to adjust the “Powered by Blogger” attribution if you want more control over that line.
We’ll stay inside the default Blogger tools as much as possible, so even if you don’t know HTML, you’ll be able to follow along. If you’re comfortable adding a tiny bit of code, you’ll have even more flexibility and can give your blog a more polished, brand-like feel.
Why the Footer Area Matters More Than You Think
Most visitors naturally scroll to the bottom of a page after finishing a post. What they see there becomes your silent “last impression.” An empty or messy footer can make the site feel unfinished, while a clean, purposeful footer suggests that the blog is actively maintained and cared for.
- Builds trust: Clear copyright lines, contact information, and basic legal notes indicate that there is a real person or team behind the site. It tells visitors, “Someone is responsible for this place.”
- Improves convenience: Footer links to social media profiles, contact forms, a sitemap, or popular categories make it easier for visitors to keep exploring instead of closing the tab.
- Supports your brand: A small logo, a short tagline, or a consistent color scheme in the footer helps reinforce your blog’s identity across all pages.
In other words, the footer isn’t just an aesthetic extra. Used well, it becomes a compact space that combines function, design, and credibility. For returning readers, it feels familiar. For new visitors, it can be the nudge that convinces them to stay a little longer or come back later.
The Easiest Way to Add Text, Images, and Gadgets to the Footer
The safest and most beginner-friendly way to customize your footer is through the Layout section in the Blogger dashboard. Most Blogger themes provide one or more widget areas in the footer. You can place different gadgets in these areas to display the elements you want.
Among the available gadgets, one of the most flexible is the HTML/JavaScript gadget. It acts as a small container where you can mix plain text, simple HTML, images, and even third-party widgets such as subscription boxes or social media embeds.
① Log in to the Blogger Dashboard
First, sign in to your Blogger account and choose the blog you want to edit from the list. If you manage multiple blogs, double-check that you’ve opened the correct one before changing the layout. It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to click the wrong site when you’re in a hurry.
② Go to the “Layout” Menu
In the left-hand menu, click on “Layout.” Blogger will show you a visual overview of your blog’s structure: header, main content area, sidebars, and footer. Each box on this screen represents a gadget or a gadget area that you can edit or add to.
③ Find the Footer Widget Area
Scroll down the layout view until you find the section labeled something like “Footer,” “Bottom,” or “Attribution.” The exact wording depends on your theme, but it is almost always located near the bottom of the layout screen.
If your theme supports footer gadgets, you should see one or more areas with a link such as “+ Add a Gadget.” Click this link to open the gadget selection window.
If your chosen theme doesn’t show an “Add a Gadget” button in the footer area, you still have options. In many cases you can:
- Add a gadget in another section (such as a sidebar), and
- Drag and drop that gadget down into the footer area within the Layout screen, if the theme allows rearranging.
In the theme I’m currently using on Blogger, there are two separate footer areas. One is used for navigation-related links like pages and categories, and the other holds social media icons and the copyright line. This kind of multi-column footer is common in modern themes and gives you a bit more room to organize information.
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| Footer widget areas in an Igniel theme |
④ Add an HTML/JavaScript Gadget
When the gadget selection window opens, scroll until you find “HTML/JavaScript.” Click the “+ icon or the Add button. This gadget is extremely versatile and will probably be the main tool you use to shape your footer.
- For plain text: You can type regular text directly into the content box. To create manual line breaks within a paragraph, you can insert
<br>tags where you want a new line. - For images: To display an image, use the standard HTML image tag.
Example:
<img src="https://example.com/logo.png" alt="Blog logo" style="width:120px;height:auto;">
Make sure your image is hosted somewhere accessible, such as Blogger’s own media storage or another reliable image host. - For external widgets: Many services (Instagram, YouTube, newsletter platforms, or “follow” buttons) give you a small HTML snippet. You can paste that snippet directly into the HTML/JavaScript gadget to embed the widget in your footer.
After you’ve added your content, click “Save.” You can leave the gadget title empty if you don’t want a visible heading, or use something simple like “Footer Info” or “Contact & Social Links.”
⑤ Save the Layout
Once you’re happy with the changes, don’t forget to click the “Save” button at the top right of the Layout page. If you close the browser tab or move away without saving, your changes may be lost.
It’s a good habit to make one or two changes at a time, save, and then view your blog in a new tab. That way, if something doesn’t look right, you immediately know which change caused it and can adjust it quickly.
Tips for Making Your Footer Look More Polished
A footer made only of plain text will work, but it may feel a bit bare. With a bit of visual structure, you can make it look more intentional and easier to scan. You don’t need advanced CSS; even basic styling can make a big difference.
- Adjust the background color: In the theme’s HTML or CSS section, look for a class like
.footeror.footer-wrapper. Changing the background color to something slightly darker or lighter than the main content can help separate the footer visually from the rest of the page. - Use comfortable text colors: On a light background, a dark gray such as
#333is easier on the eyes than pure black. On a dark background, a light gray such as#f0f0f0tends to be more pleasant than pure white. - Add icons to links: Services like Font Awesome provide free icons for social media and other common actions. Including small icons next to links for Instagram, YouTube, or X (Twitter) gives your footer a more modern look.
Whenever you adjust the design, remember to check the mobile view. Some layouts that look neat on desktop can suddenly look cramped on smaller screens, especially if you put too many items in a single row. Open your blog on your phone, or use your browser’s device preview, and confirm that the footer content is still readable and not overlapping.
Editing or Removing the Default Attribution (“Powered by Blogger”)
Many Blogger themes include a default copyright or attribution widget that shows a line like “Powered by Blogger.” In some designs, this widget is locked. That means you can’t delete or edit it directly from the Layout screen.
If you want to modify or hide this line, you usually have to change a setting inside the theme’s HTML first. This sounds technical, but the actual edit is very small. You only need to change one property from true to false.
How to Edit the Attribution Widget in HTML
- Go to the “Theme” menu in your Blogger dashboard, then click on “Edit HTML.”
- Press Ctrl + F (or Command + F on Mac) to open the search box, and look for the term
Attribution1. This usually identifies the attribution widget. - Within that section of code, find the part that looks like
locked='true'orlocked="true"and change it tolocked='false'orlocked="false". - Click Save to apply the changes. Then go back to the Layout menu. You should now see a delete or edit button for the Attribution widget.
Before editing any HTML, it’s strongly recommended to create a theme backup. In the Theme menu, you can usually download a copy of your current theme. If something goes wrong, you can restore the file and get back to where you started. This one extra step can save you a lot of stress.
Also, keep in mind that in some cases you may want to keep a small attribution somewhere in the footer, especially if the theme designer requests it in their license. You can rephrase or reposition it so that it fits better with the rest of your footer content.
Examples of Useful Content to Put in Your Footer
- Copyright line: A simple line such as “© 2025 Your Blog Name. All rights reserved.” makes it clear who owns the content.
- Contact information: An email address or a link to a contact form helps brands, collaborators, or readers get in touch without digging through multiple pages.
- Social media icons: Links to Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn encourage visitors to follow you outside the blog.
- Back-to-top button: A small “Back to top” link or button improves usability, especially on longer posts.
- Small banners or partner logos: You can show a subtle ad banner, an affiliate disclosure, or a logo bar for partners and tools you use.
With just a few of these elements, your blog can feel more like a complete website rather than a simple feed of posts. When I added my name and a direct contact email to the footer, I started getting occasional collaboration offers from brands and other creators. The footer quietly signaled that I was open to communication, and some people took that as an invitation to reach out.
Think of your footer as a small, always-visible business card at the bottom of your site. It doesn’t need to be flashy, but it should be clear and intentional.
Wrapping Up: A Footer That Completes Your Blog
To summarize, the Blogger (Blogspot) footer is not just decorative. It plays three important roles at the same time: it informs, it guides, and it reinforces your brand. By using the Layout menu’s gadget system—especially the HTML/JavaScript gadget—you can customize this space without needing to become a developer.
Start small if you like. Add a copyright line, a couple of social icons, and a contact link. Then fine-tune the background color and text styling so that it blends naturally with your theme. As you get more comfortable, you can experiment with layout, widgets, and more advanced styling.
The moment your “last line” changes, the overall impression of your blog changes with it. Visitors might not consciously analyze why your site feels more complete, but they will notice that it feels more professional and easier to use.
FAQ
1. Do I have to know HTML to customize my Blogger footer?
No. For basic customization, you can simply use the Layout screen and the standard gadgets. However, learning a few very simple HTML tags—like <br> for line breaks or <img> for images—will give you more control and cleaner formatting.
2. My theme doesn’t show a footer gadget area. What can I do?
Some themes limit footer gadgets or hide them by default. In many cases you can still add a gadget to another section (such as a sidebar) in the Layout screen and then drag it down to the footer area if the theme supports moving gadgets. If the footer truly has no widget area, you may need to switch to a more flexible theme or manually edit the HTML with caution.
3. Is it okay to remove the “Powered by Blogger” text completely?
Technically, you can remove or hide the attribution once you unlock the widget, and Blogger will continue to work. However, some third-party themes or designers ask that you keep a small credit somewhere. It’s a good idea to respect their license terms, or at least provide a subtle acknowledgment in the footer.
4. How many items should I place in the footer?
There is no strict rule, but simpler is usually better. If your footer is packed with dozens of links, banners, and widgets, it can become noisy and hard to read. A practical approach is to choose two or three main categories—such as branding (logo and copyright), navigation (key links), and contact/social—and design around those.
5. Will changes to the footer affect my blog’s loading speed?
Basic text and a few images will not make much difference. However, adding many external widgets, heavy scripts, or large images in the footer can slow down your pages slightly, especially on mobile networks. If you notice performance issues, remove or replace any widgets that load a lot of external resources.
6. Can I use the same footer on all pages of my blog?
Yes. The gadgets you add in the footer area of the Layout screen apply to all pages that use your main template: the home page, post pages, archive pages, and so on. This consistency is helpful because visitors always know where to find contact details or important links.
7. How often should I update my footer?
It doesn’t need daily attention, but it’s worth reviewing a few times a year. Check that your links still work, your social media accounts are current, and your copyright year is up-to-date. A footer that still says “© 2019” can make a blog look abandoned even if you’ve posted recently.
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