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Short description
`wp_footer()` is required so plugins/themes can print deferred scripts correctly.
footer.php sketch
<footer class="site-footer">
<p>© <?php echo esc_html(date('Y')); ?> <?php bloginfo('name'); ?></p>
</footer>
<?php wp_footer(); ?>
</body>
</html>