A client of ours currently has their site setup using a mini-sitemap in the footer of every page of their site. I've been trying to tell the owner that sitemap style footers are a thing of the past and that they aren't needed, but he wants some proof.
So....is there any
SEO reason to use/not use this method? I'm thinking that adding those 20 or so footer links isn't a great idea, even though most are internal links.
For a look at the site see ranchobernardoinn.com
Thanks!