diff --git a/utils/constants.js b/utils/constants.js
index 6ae9b81..da41a67 100644
--- a/utils/constants.js
+++ b/utils/constants.js
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ export const LOGO = {
 
 export const FOOTER_NAME = 'Beachside Biotechnology Services'
 
+// adding external: true to a link will allow it to open in a new tab.
 export const FOOTER_SECTIONS = [
   {
     header: 'Legal',
@@ -49,6 +50,7 @@ export const FOOTER_SECTIONS = [
       {
         name: 'Contact',
         url: '/',
+        external: true,
       },
     ],
   },