Footer configuration: 5 layouts, reveal effect, image blocks, menu, socials, newsletter, and trust badges.
Footer
The Scale Theme footer is a rich and configurable section that anchors your store with essential information. It offers 5 layouts, an original reveal effect, and modular blocks to compose exactly the footer you need.
5 Layouts
| Layout | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Columns | Content organized in columns | Classic layout, most stores |
| Split | Two zones: left (brand) and right (links/newsletter) | Stores with strong brand identity |
| Stacked | Sections stacked vertically | Minimalist design, lots of content |
| Minimal | Compact footer with the essentials | Simple stores, landing pages |
| Magazine | Editorial layout with large typography and creative arrangement | Lifestyle stores, blogs, media |
Columns
The most versatile layout. Content is distributed across configurable columns (2 to 5 columns).
Split
The footer is divided into two distinct zones: a brand zone (logo, text, social links) and a links/newsletter zone.
Stacked
Content is stacked vertically in clearly separated sections. Each block spans the full width.
Minimal
The most compact footer: a single line with essential links and copyright.
Magazine
Editorial layout with large typography and creative arrangement. The logo and brand name are prominently featured.
Reveal effect
The reveal effect is an animation where the footer slides beneath the page content. As you scroll down, the page "rises" and reveals the footer underneath, as if the footer were hidden behind the page.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable reveal | Activates the reveal effect | Yes / No |
page content at the bottom, 2) content rising, 3) footer fully revealed underneath)
Available blocks
Image
Adds an image to the footer (logo, badge, illustration).
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Image to display | Image picker |
| Width | Image width | 50px - 400px |
| Link | URL on click | URL |
Menu
Displays a navigation menu (links to your store's pages).
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | Shopify menu to display | Menu picker |
| Title | Title above the menu | Free text |
Socials
Social media icons with links to your profiles.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Icon appearance | Icons only / Icons + text / Filled / Outline |
| Size | Icon size | Small / Medium / Large |
Social media links are configured in Theme Settings > Social media.
Brand / Logo
Brand block with logo, descriptive text, and optionally social links.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Logo | Logo image | Image picker (or global logo) |
| Text | Brand description | Richtext |
| Show socials | Social media icons | Yes / No |
Newsletter
Newsletter signup form.
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Title above the form | Free text |
| Text | Description / incentive | Free text |
| Placeholder | Email field placeholder text | Free text |
| Button | Submit button text | Free text |
| Style | Form appearance | Inline / Stacked |
Trust Badges
Trust badges displayed at the bottom of the footer (payment methods, certifications, guarantees).
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Badge content | Payment icons / Custom badges |
| Payment icons | Displayed methods | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, etc. |
| Custom badges | Custom images | Up to 6 images |
General settings
| Setting | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Layout choice | Columns / Split / Stacked / Minimal / Magazine |
| Color palette | Footer colors | Palette selection |
| Copyright | Copyright text | Free text (auto year) |
| Show payment icons | Payment methods at the bottom | Yes / No |
| Show country/language | Localization selector | Yes / No |
Best practices
- Automatic copyright: Use the year variable so the copyright is always up to date
- Structured menus: Create 2-3 distinct menus for the footer (About, Help, Legal) rather than one long menu
- Newsletter: Add a clear incentive ("10% off your first order")
- Trust badges: Display payment methods to build trust, especially if you sell internationally
- Reveal: Test the effect on multiple pages before publishing, particularly on short pages