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Until recently, most of us thought cool graphics, clean code and content were the main keys to a successful site. Now we are realizing that navigation is the area of web design that can make or break a site. Anyone
interested in communicating effectively on the Web must recognize
the importance of navigation. Navigation must be clear cut and
goal oriented. In general, most people need to know some basic
things in order to orient themselves. "Where
am I?" Look
at your user and what he/she demands today: information, speed,
functionality, clearly marked paths, personalized service, quick
delivery and immediate answers. We are in the midst of a fast
food world and another establishment is just "around the
corner" if your service is not up to par. For most people, navigation is about action, about moving toward a final destination. It is a means to an end. It is your job to get the visitor there on a clearly marked path as fast as possible. Principles
of successful navigation Just remember when designing your site that you must develop a navigation scheme that works because users will come to rely on it. People will put up with poor graphics if your navigation gets them to the information they are seeking. Remain
consistent. Keep your navigation in the same place throughout
your site. Your main site navigation menu MUST be in the same
location on every page or your visitor may be thrown off. All "men" are not created equal and neither are browsers. Have an alternate means of transportation through your site. Most sites these days have a standard left side or top area slide out or drop down menu for navigation. This is all well and good but there are individuals who still roam the net without the Java setting enabled. There are others who refuse to update plug-ins. Unless your demographic excludes these individuals, as a developer or Webmaster, you have to plan for them. Most sites include a simple text navigation at the bottom of each page. Putting anchors within the text also seems to work but this can be confusing if it is not presented in a simple, straightforward manner. Provide clear visual messages that can be easily deciphered. Use icons and "alt" tags. These can be easily located as a visitor traverses your site and provide a visual means of navigation. Visitors will learn to appreciate what area the image relates to and can quickly move to these areas. Imagine your are on your Mac or PC desktop. How long does it take you to dig into a file or area of your computer? Icons work. Your site should be no different. Navigational icons are no different than the "shortcuts" on your desktop and a regular visitor to your site can use these "shortcuts" in getting to the desired content. In closing, your content may be mystifying and mysterious, but getting to it shouldn't be. ======================== ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Eric
Zabinsky
Eric is an accomplished webmaster and author of the book "Shoppers."
He attended college at Texas Tech University as a music major
and moved on to
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ASP, CSS, Flash, Director and CGI. He is an active member in the
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