diff --git a/messages/en.json b/messages/en.json
index c7c2755..3d3d885 100644
--- a/messages/en.json
+++ b/messages/en.json
@@ -159,7 +159,10 @@
     }
   },
   "Footer": {
+    "description": "Building secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. Specializing in banking & fintech infrastructure.",
+    "quickLinksTitle": "Quick Links",
+    "connectTitle": "Connect",
     "backToTop": "Back to top",
-    "copyright": "Yolando. Built with Next.js & crafted with purpose."
+    "copyright": "Yolando. All Rights Reserved."
   }
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/messages/id.json b/messages/id.json
index 68dd090..d521204 100644
--- a/messages/id.json
+++ b/messages/id.json
@@ -159,7 +159,10 @@
     }
   },
   "Footer": {
+    "description": "Membangun sistem tingkat enterprise yang aman dan dapat diskalakan. Terspesialisasi dalam infrastruktur perbankan & fintech.",
+    "quickLinksTitle": "Tautan Cepat",
+    "connectTitle": "Terhubung",
     "backToTop": "Kembali ke atas",
-    "copyright": "Yolando. Dibangun dengan Next.js & dibuat dengan penuh tujuan."
+    "copyright": "Yolando. Semua Hak Cipta Dilindungi."
   }
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/features/messages/contact-section.tsx b/src/features/messages/contact-section.tsx
index 5e7fa04..290c826 100644
--- a/src/features/messages/contact-section.tsx
+++ b/src/features/messages/contact-section.tsx
@@ -147,9 +147,6 @@ export function ContactSection() {
 
             {/* Right — Form */}
             <div className="lg:col-span-3 relative p-6 md:p-8 rounded-2xl bg-card border border-border/50 shadow-lg">
-              {/* Subtle top accent */}
-              <div className="absolute top-0 inset-x-0 h-0.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-accent to-purple-500 rounded-t-2xl" />
-
               {/* Success overlay */}
               {formState === "success" && (
                 <div className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center bg-card/95 rounded-2xl z-10">
diff --git a/src/i18n/routing.ts b/src/i18n/routing.ts
index 886da15..12c1413 100644
--- a/src/i18n/routing.ts
+++ b/src/i18n/routing.ts
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ import {createNavigation} from 'next-intl/navigation';
 export const routing = defineRouting({
   locales: ['id', 'en'],
   defaultLocale: 'id',
-  localePrefix: 'as-needed' // Don't show /id for the default locale
+  localePrefix: 'as-needed', // Don't show /id for the default locale
+  localeDetection: false // Force id on first visit regardless of browser lang
 });
 
 export const {Link, redirect, usePathname, useRouter, getPathname} = createNavigation(routing);
diff --git a/src/shared/components/footer.tsx b/src/shared/components/footer.tsx
index e33dda2..24ae637 100644
--- a/src/shared/components/footer.tsx
+++ b/src/shared/components/footer.tsx
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ const quickLinks = [
 
 export function Footer() {
   const t = useTranslations("Footer");
+  const tNav = useTranslations("Navigation");
 
   return (
     <footer className="relative border-t border-border/50 bg-card/50">
@@ -29,8 +30,7 @@ export function Footer() {
               </span>
             </div>
             <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed mb-4 max-w-xs">
-              Building secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. 
-              Specializing in banking & fintech infrastructure.
+              {t("description")}
             </p>
             <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs text-muted-foreground/60">
               <MapPin size={12} />
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ export function Footer() {
           {/* Quick Links */}
           <div>
             <h4 className="text-sm font-bold mb-4 uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">
-              Quick Links
+              {t("quickLinksTitle", { fallback: "Quick Links" })}
             </h4>
             <div className="space-y-2.5">
               {quickLinks.map((link) => (
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ export function Footer() {
                   href={link.href}
                   className="block text-sm text-muted-foreground hover:text-accent transition-colors"
                 >
-                  {link.label}
+                  {tNav(link.label?.toLowerCase() === "tech stack" ? "techStack" : link.label.toLowerCase() as any)}
                 </a>
               ))}
             </div>
@@ -60,20 +60,11 @@ export function Footer() {
           <div className="flex flex-col items-start md:items-end gap-6">
             <div>
               <h4 className="text-sm font-bold mb-4 uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground md:text-right">
-                Connect
+                {t("connectTitle", { fallback: "Connect" })}
               </h4>
               <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                 <a
-                  href="https://github.com/yolandoando"
-                  target="_blank"
-                  rel="noopener noreferrer"
-                  className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-muted/50 border border-border/50 hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground hover:border-accent transition-all duration-300 hover:scale-105 hover:shadow-lg hover:shadow-accent/20"
-                  aria-label="GitHub"
-                >
-                  <GitFork size={18} />
-                </a>
-                <a
-                  href="https://linkedin.com/in/yolandoando"
+                  href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolando-asri-e-g-manullang/"
                   target="_blank"
                   rel="noopener noreferrer"
                   className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-muted/50 border border-border/50 hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground hover:border-accent transition-all duration-300 hover:scale-105 hover:shadow-lg hover:shadow-accent/20"
@@ -82,7 +73,7 @@ export function Footer() {
                   <Link2 size={18} />
                 </a>
                 <a
-                  href="mailto:yolando@pm.me"
+                  href="mailto:yolandomanullang@gmail.com"
                   className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-muted/50 border border-border/50 hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground hover:border-accent transition-all duration-300 hover:scale-105 hover:shadow-lg hover:shadow-accent/20"
                   aria-label="Email"
                 >