Why the Footer Is the New Site Map
Years ago it was common practice to place a link to your sitemap in the footer navigation. Those days are over because the footer has become the new site map.
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Articles on designing navigation components
Progress Bars vs. Spinners: When to Use Which
How would you feel if you were waiting in line at the store and stood in the same spot for hours? You would probably get frustrated and move on.
When to Use “Your” or “My” on Menu Items
Is the user interface an extension of the user or a separate entity that speaks to the user? This is a question designers need to answer when labeling their menu items.
When You Should Use a Breadcrumb Navigation
If you’re ever lost in a large territory, the first thing you’d want to know is where you are. Once you know that you can figure out how far you are from your destination.
Why Motor Impaired Users Need Skip Links
How well could you use a website if your hands had limited muscle control and movement? One task you’d have trouble doing is scrolling through web pages.
Where to Place Your Accordion Menu Icons
An accordion menu is one of the niftiest user interface controls. They allow you to display a large number of menu options while conserving space.
The Navigation Bar Is an Affordance, Stop Removing It
What do you notice about the website above? It doesn’t have a navigation bar. The text links are floating in space and obscured by the background image.