Customizing the Main Menu
The Main Menu is a crucial navigation tool for visitors to your website. It should only feature the most important pages and actions, such as shopping or placing an order, rather than acting as a full sitemap.
Tips for a Clean and Effective Menu
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Keep it simple: Limit the menu to essential links. This will help focus visitors on the main action you want them to take (e.g., shopping).
How to Edit the Main Menu
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Access the Menu Editor:
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In your admin, go to My Site, then Menu Editor, and click Main Menu.
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Reordering Menu Links:
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In the right-hand column, drag and drop links to change their order. This will update the menu layout on the front end of your website.
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Removing Links:
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To remove a link, click the link and hit Delete. This won’t delete the page, just remove it from the menu.
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Editing Links:
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To change a link’s name, click on it and edit the name field.
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You can also change the destination URL by pasting a new URL into the Direction Path field.
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Adding Pages:
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To add a new page, click Add to Menu next to the desired page in your list of Default or Custom Pages.
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Creating Custom Links:
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You can add a link to an external website by entering a URL in the Path field and giving it a title.
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Adding Submenus:
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To add a submenu, select a menu item, click Sub Menu, and then add links to that submenu (e.g., additional product collections or pages).
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Submenu Example:
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How It Works submenu: You can create a dropdown submenu with links to specific pages or collections. Simply add the links to the submenu as you would for the main menu.
General Best Practices:
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Use the footer for less crucial links that might not belong in the main menu.
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Keeping the menu concise will help guide visitors directly to the actions you want them to take, such as making a purchase.
By following these tips, you can keep your menu focused and user-friendly, providing a smooth navigation experience for your visitors.