Category: Navigation
Navigate The Web 101, Part 4
Breadcrumb Best Practices – Steve Krug Put them at the top use > between the levels use tiny type – Breadcrumbs are just an accessory use the term “You are here” Bold face the last item – highlights where they are Don’t use as a substitute for a page name Used with permission from Steve [...]
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Navigation Tips From Steve Krug Reminders on Navigation: Every page needs a name on it (main headline) Name needs to match what was clicked to get there Name needs to be prominent Have a “you are here” marker Used with permission from Steve Krug – Taken From Don’t Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to [...]
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Essential Elements Of Persistent Navigation – Steve Krug Site ID or Logo: Your sense of where you are Sections/Primary Navigation: May include secondary navigation as well The Utilities (help, site map, cart, About Us, Contact etc.): Less prominent sections A way to search: Simple search with no options to breakdown (Make sure it works) A [...]
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Importance Of Navigation – Steve Krug Navigation isn’t just a feature of the web site, it is the web site Navigation helps us find what we are looking for Tells us where we are Gives us something to hold on to – To feel grounded Tells what is on the site Tells how to use [...]
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