{"id":1436,"date":"2026-08-03T15:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/?page_id=1436"},"modified":"2026-08-19T08:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:57:47","slug":"menus-site-navigation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/site-governance-ownership\/menus-site-navigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Menus &amp; Site Navigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigation helps visitors find the information they need quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-organized navigation structure improves the user experience, supports accessibility, and helps users understand how content is organized across your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this module, you&#8217;ll learn how website navigation works, how menus are structured, how to manage navigation menus, and how to maintain clear, user-friendly navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Explain the purpose of website navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify common navigation structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add and update menu items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize content into logical sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply navigation best practices to improve usability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Navigation Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors rarely arrive at a website knowing exactly where information is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective navigation helps visitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Find information quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how content is organized<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore related content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete tasks more efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid frustration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even high-quality content can be difficult to use if navigation is confusing or inconsistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Website Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigation helps visitors move between pages and understand how content is organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common navigation elements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Main navigation menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dropdown menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation links within page content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Related content links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most visitors rely on navigation to find information rather than searching for it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizing Navigation Effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website should be organized into logical sections that reflect how visitors think about information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize Content into Sections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Mission &amp; History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Degree Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advising Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grouping related content helps visitors locate information more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naming Menu Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each menu item should clearly describe the page it links to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good Example<\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Faculty &amp; Staff Directory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Academic Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Student Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Contact Us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Less Effective Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Miscellaneous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Learn More<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menu labels should help visitors understand what they will find before they click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing Navigation Menus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage website navigation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Appearance<\/strong> section of the dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Menus<\/strong> (or the navigation management option available on your site).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the menu you want to update.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Available menu management options may vary depending on your site&#8217;s theme and configuration.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation Limits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTSU websites use a standardized navigation structure to help maintain a consistent user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main navigation supports up to <strong>7 top-level menu items<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation supports <strong>one level of submenu items<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional menu items or submenu levels may not display correctly on the live website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-1024x470.png\" alt=\"wordpress menu interface\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-1024x470.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-1536x706.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/menuinterface-2048x941.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working with Navigation Menus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Site Manager, you may periodically update menus as content changes, new pages are added, or outdated information is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menus are used to connect visitors to important content throughout your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common navigation tasks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Adding menu items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing outdated links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating page titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reordering navigation items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating dropdown menus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Dropdown Menus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropdown menus help organize large amounts of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can improve navigation when used appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Group related content together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Use clear labels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Keep menu structures simple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Limit the number of menu levels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Large, complicated dropdowns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Multiple levels of nested navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Duplicate navigation items<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Navigation Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your website navigation regularly for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Broken links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated page titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate menu items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important pages that are difficult to find<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex menu structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inconsistent organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small navigation problems can make it difficult for visitors to find important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Use clear page names<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Organize content logically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Keep navigation simple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Group related information together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Review navigation regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Consider the visitor&#8217;s perspective<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Creating overly complicated menus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Using vague navigation labels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Adding duplicate links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Leaving outdated pages in navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c Frequently reorganizing menus without a clear reason<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Site Manager Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2130f694 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this checklist when reviewing website navigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify menu links are working<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove outdated navigation items<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm page titles are accurate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review dropdown menu organization<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check sidebar navigation for consistency<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify important pages are easy to find<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove duplicate or unnecessary links<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color fas fa-square-check wp-elements-c7f3725da32a98402f32e48e53a4cac0\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test navigation from a visitor&#8217;s perspective<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Navigation helps visitors find information quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear navigation improves usability and accessibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menu labels should be specific and descriptive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent navigation supports a better user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular reviews help prevent navigation issues over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Moving On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2130f694 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color far fa-circle-check wp-elements-1ee4c62a9b3eb8e7379e24cbf11bf756\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explain the purpose of website navigation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color far fa-circle-check wp-elements-1ee4c62a9b3eb8e7379e24cbf11bf756\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify common navigation structures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color far fa-circle-check wp-elements-1ee4c62a9b3eb8e7379e24cbf11bf756\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add and update menu items<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color far fa-circle-check wp-elements-1ee4c62a9b3eb8e7379e24cbf11bf756\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organize content into logical sections<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09d3b6f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<i class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-icon-block has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color far fa-circle-check wp-elements-1ee4c62a9b3eb8e7379e24cbf11bf756\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognize common navigation issues<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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