Navigation including Web, Mobile and Pervasive

Definition

Navigation is the essence of the web experience. Menus and in-page links are the means of navigation to go to a new page and to move to another position on the current page.

“Web navigation refers to the process of navigating a network of web resources, and the user interface that is used to do so. A central theme in web design is the development of a web navigation interface that maximizes usability.”

Key resources

Examples/types of navigation

hierarchical

Global

Local

Horizontal

Vertical

Breadcrumbs

Sitemap

Information Architecture

Usability

Easy to learn

Consistent

Feedback

Less clicks

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