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Website menus are one of those things you take for granted — until you try to use a really bad one. In the ideal scenario users get an instant overview of what a site has to offer, and they can reach all the important stuff with just one or two clicks. In the worst cases, users end up lost and frustrated, unable to find what they’re looking for. This post will walk you through the basics of menu design and help you understand which options will work best for your site.
Why your website menu is important
Your website’s menu is really important because it helps users to navigate your site. Sure, sometimes a user will arrive on the page they were looking for straight from Google. But usually your visitors will want to look at various different pages on your site. Your menu should be available on every page, so if you design it well it won’t matter where your users arrive: they’ll always be able to find what they need.