Updating Copyright Year in Website Footers Automatically

mgz-83_illustration-copyright-bomb_350x531Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to 2010.  Do you have a copyright footer on your website?  Does it still say 2009?  Every year this is something most people forget to update.  Well, just use this little snippet of javascript code below and you’ll never have to worry about it again.

&copy;<script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script>Your Company Name

It’s a quick fix that will take you less than 5 minutes to implement and you’ll never have to worry about it again!

About James Dudley

James is the owner & founder of JD Studios. He's been creating solutions for his clients for over ten years in website design and development. After working for several years as a Java programmer, he now enjoys the more creative side of web-based application development, and is currently doing a lot of custom Wordpress development. He lives in rural New Hampshire with his wife and 3 daughters, and spends his time skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking.

6 Responses to “Updating Copyright Year in Website Footers Automatically”

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  3. Yong Shay June 2, 2011 at 5:42 pm #

    Hmm it seems like your website ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to everything. Do you have any helpful hints for beginner blog writers? I’d definitely appreciate it.

  4. Jacinto Piegaro July 8, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

    I know this isn’t precisely on subject, but i have a web site with a similar program too and i’m getting troubles about the comments showing. will there be a setting i’m neglecting? maybe you may help me out? thx.

  5. Scott September 29, 2011 at 5:54 pm #

    Brilliant! Just updated my website with this tip.

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