How can a footer be created in a Shopify theme?

Creating a footer in a Shopify theme is primarily accomplished by editing the "footer.liquid" snippet or section. This approach is effective because the footer is typically a consistent element that appears across multiple pages of a Shopify store. By placing the footer code in the "footer.liquid" file, it can be centralized and managed in one location, ensuring that any changes made to it are reflected site-wide.

The "footer.liquid" file contains the structure and elements that will be displayed as the footer of your online store, such as links to important pages, copyright information, or contact details. Editing this file allows for greater customization and control over the appearance and functionality of the footer.

While utilizing a pre-made footer from the theme settings can be beneficial for users seeking a quick and easy solution, it may not provide the same level of customization and control that directly editing the "footer.liquid" provides. Adding HTML directly to the homepage does not create a global footer, as it would only affect the homepage, and creating a separate footer page would not function as a footer, which is intended to display on all pages of the site.