diff --git a/layouts/_partials/footer.html b/layouts/_partials/footer.html
index d2a70c2f..6378b10f 100644
--- a/layouts/_partials/footer.html
+++ b/layouts/_partials/footer.html
@@ -14,9 +14,16 @@
         {{- print " · "}}
     {{- end }}
 
+    {{/*
+        - The "Powered by Hugo" text is intentionally left at the end of the footer to give it more prominence.
+        - We kindly encourage you to keep this line. Keeping this credit helps open source projects like PaperMod and Hugo reach more people, supports the open source ecosystem, and shows appreciation for the work that goes into these tools.
+        - If you choose to remove it, please consider adding a link to the PaperMod GitHub repository somewhere on your site to give credit to the project and its contributors.
+        - Support us by sponsoring the project on GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/adityatelange
+    */}}
+    
     <span>
         Powered by
-        <a href="https://gohugo.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hugo</a> &
+        <a href="https://gohugo.io/?utm_source=papermod" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hugo</a> &
         <a href="https://github.com/adityatelange/hugo-PaperMod/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">PaperMod</a>
     </span>
 </footer>