Example of the 'Fat Footer' pattern

The user needs to access a specific section or functionality of a site in a quick way regardless of hierarchy.

Fat footer at erraticwisdom.com that shows the first 8 articles from the archive.

Fat footer at erraticwisdom.com that shows the first 8 articles from the archive.

Other example images for the 'Fat Footer' pattern

From jlc.com The Fat Footer pattern used at digg.com Fat footer at erraticwisdom.com that shows the first 8 articles from the archive.
From jlc.com The Fat Footer pattern used at digg.com Fat footer at erraticwisdom.com that shows the first 8 articles from the archive.