In this article I'll share with you how to make a great looking website navigation menus with WebStarts. The navigation menu is an important part of your web design. The navigation menu is what your site visitors will use to navigate their way around your website. For this reason a good navigation menu must follow these simple rules.

1. Keep it at the top or the side of the page.

Over time people have gotten used to certain things on the internet. One of these things is the placement of a website's navigation. Most people will look for your navigation either either at the top of the web page or along the left side. If you put your website navigation menu in a unique place there's a good chance a percentage of your visitors won't find it.

2. Make it readable.

The same thing applies to the navigation menu as so much of your other content. When creating the menu you should use colors that contrast enough that your site visitors can read it. If you use light colors on a light background for example people may have a hard time  reading the links. I also recommend you avoid using images as a means of navigation unless you're going to supplement those images with a text label.

3. Avoid using drop down menus if possible.

When people come to your webpage they're going to scan the page looking for certain links. It won't be obvious to them if you're hiding many of your links behind drop down menus. Try to put as many of your links as possible on your navigation menu without making it completely overwhelming.

By following some of these basic rules you'll be able to create a navigation menu that's easy for your site visitors to use. A good navigation menu will get people deeper into your website, increase engagement, and ultimately lead to more business for your organization.

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