Static, or fixed navigation bars can often be an effective option in web design, and are one of the more popular choices. But what are the advantages of fixed navigation bars in web design? Well, here at Pumpkin Web Design Manchester, we are Manchester’s leading web design experts. We work with companies and businesses across Manchester, and the surrounding area, including Wigan and Southport, to provide web design solutions that can help businesses grow. As a result, we have produced this guide to everything you should know about fixed website navigation bars.
What are the benefits of using fixed navigation bars in web design?
With so many different navigation options available for your website, choosing the right option for your design can be tricky. From the hamburger menu, to the slide out menu, the vertical menu, to the horizontal, there are a number of options to choose from. But there are many benefits to choosing a simple static navigation bar. And these include:
- simplicity of design
- user expectations
- ease of use
Simplicity of design
A static navigation bar, whether it’s horizontal or vertical, is the simplest way to use a navigation bar on your website. It provides visual anchor points for your other content, and is a focal point for interested potential customers. Just make sure you opt for colours that fit your company branding, and also the other imagery on the page, so that your static navigation bar becomes a design feature, and doesn’t fade into the background.
User expectations
Users expect a number of different things from any website they access. And one of the key expectations is a well designed navigation bar. This means a navigation bar that is easy to find/see on first glance at the website, as well as a navigation bar that is well structured. As a result, a static navigation bar that carefully divides website pages into clear categories will be most likely to meet user requirements. Which will result in a better user experience, and potentially more sales or sign ups.
Ease of use
Other navigation options seek to hide the navigation bar, to keep the information on the website to a minimum. And while this does help to create a minimalist website, it doesn’t help users looking for easy and quick answers to their questions. A static navigation bar on the other hand, can direct users to the right page as soon as they land on your website. This means it is much easier to use, with less interaction required.
For more information about web design and navigation, get in touch with the experts today, here at Pumpkin Web Design Manchester. Manchester’s leading web design experts.