🧭 Menu Navigation Optimization
Strategic navigation design for BRCTN
Focus: Arts & Culture
🎯 Optimized Menu Structure for BRCTN
Recommended Navigation Menu:
Home
Arts Events
Artist Directory
Cultural Calendar
Community Gallery
Contact
📋 Menu Optimization Principles
- Keep main navigation to 7 items or fewer (Miller’s Rule)
- Use clear, descriptive labels that match user expectations
- Organize items by priority and user flow
- Group related content under logical parent categories
- Include a prominent call-to-action (Contact, Get Quote, etc.)
- Ensure consistent navigation across all pages
- Implement breadcrumb navigation for deep pages
- Use visual cues for current page location
📱 Mobile Navigation Design
BRCTN
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Home
Arts Events
Artist Directory
Cultural Calendar
Community Gallery
More…
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Hamburger Menu
Collapsible menu that conserves space and provides clean mobile experience.
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Touch-Friendly
44px minimum touch targets with proper spacing for easy mobile navigation.
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Fast Loading
Optimized menu code for quick loading and smooth animations on mobile devices.
🔍 User Experience Enhancements
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Visual Hierarchy
Clear typography and spacing to guide users through the navigation flow.
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Hover Effects
Subtle animations and color changes to provide visual feedback on interactions.
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Location Indicators
Clear indication of current page and navigation path for user orientation.
⚙️ Technical Implementation
WordPress Menu Setup:
- Go to Appearance → Menus in WordPress admin
- Create new menu or edit existing one
- Add pages/links in recommended order
- Set menu location (Primary, Header, etc.)
- Configure menu settings and accessibility options
SEO Optimization:
- Use keyword-rich menu labels where appropriate
- Include schema markup for navigation
- Ensure proper internal linking structure
- Add descriptive title attributes for accessibility
- Implement structured data for site navigation
📊 Performance Metrics
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Load Speed
Menu should load in under 1 second on 3G connections.
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Mobile Usability
100% mobile-friendly score in Google Mobile-Friendly Test.
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Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for keyboard and screen reader navigation.