How to Add a Navigation Menu in WordPress

When we visit a website, we expect to find what we need with ease. If the navigation system is well designed, we will not have any problems reaching the section or page we are interested in.

Simple and intuitive menu navigation is one of the key elements of good UX. In this guide, we will show you how to add a navigation menu in WordPress so your users can easily find their way around your website.

In WordPress you can add pages, posts, custom links and categories to the menu. We’ve prepared a video tutorial on how to create a menu using our best selling theme Bridge. The same steps can be applied to other Qode Interactive WordPress themes, so be sure to check:

If you’re not using one of our themes or prefer a written tutorial, read on to learn all about creating and setting up a navigation menu in WordPress.

How to Create a Navigation Menu in WordPress

From your admin dashboard, navigate to: View > Menus. this Edit Menus The page will open.

this Edit Menus The page is divided into two parts. left, below Add Menu ItemsThere are several options: Pages, Posts, Special Links and Categories. We will stick to the right column to create a new menu – Menu Structure.

First, let’s log in Menu Name.

After giving your menu a name, Create Menu button.

There is no limit to the number of menus you can create in WordPress, so you can add as many menus as you want.

How to Add Menu Items

The next step is to select the pages, posts, custom links and categories you want to add to the menu from the menu. Menu Items colon. Choose the elements according to your needs and Add to Menu button.

Adding categories to your WordPress menu is especially useful if you run a blog. Categories allow you to group related posts so users can easily navigate to a topic that interests them and find all related posts in one place.

To add a category to your menu categories on the tab Menu Items colon. Select the category you want to add to your navigation menu from the drop-down menu. When you’re done, press Add to Menu.

The categories you selected are now Menu Structure. Drag and drop to arrange them the way you like best.

If you want to add custom links to your menu, Add Menu Items choose Private Links. Inside URL field, paste the link of the page you want the menu item to redirect to, and link text Enter a name for the menu item in the field.

When you’re done, click Add to Menu your menu item when you click the button Menu Structure Episode.

How to Set Menu Position

Now it’s time to set View Location for the menu. This determines where your menu will appear on your website. Available locations depend on the theme you have installed. For example, some themes have a footer menu, horizontal menu, etc. but all have at least one display location.

In Qode Interactive themes you can usually choose from at least three menu locations: Best Browsing, Mobile Navigationand Full Screen Navigation. Depending on the theme you are using, you may have other menu locations.

Simply tick the box (or boxes) next to the menu location in which you want to display your menu. Note that you can add a menu to more than one location if you want.

After adding your menu to a menu location, Save Menu button.

How to Arrange Menu Items

It will appear under the items you have already added to your menu. Menu Structure, on the right side of the editor. To rearrange the menu items the way you want, simply drag and drop them into the order you want.

How to Create a Dropdown Menu in WordPress

If your site has many pages, you can make it easier and clearer to navigate by setting up drop-down menus, submenus, or nested menus. This allows you to create a hierarchical organization that will make navigating your site more intuitive for your user.

To create a nested menu in WordPress, all you have to do is move a menu item to the right of the menu item. Menu Structure.

The menu items you swipe right will appear as second-level menu items in your menu, meaning they will only be visible when the user cursor hovers over the first-level menu item (House in the example above).

You can also create multi-layer nested menus if you wish, but it is best not to create more than 2 layers.

How to Customize a WordPress Menu Item

You can customize certain options for each menu item you add to your menu. To do this, simply click on the small down arrow located to the right of the name of the menu item. This allows you to edit the navigation tag, add attributes, etc. It will open an options panel that will allow

How to Remove Menu Items in WordPress

If you want to remove an item from your navigation menu, once again click the down arrow next to the menu item’s name. At the bottom of the panel, below all the options To pick up connection. Press it and the selected menu item will be cleared from the menu.

How to Add WordPress Menu to Sidebars and Widget Areas

WordPress allows you to display your navigation menu not only in current viewing positions, but also in sidebars. This can be useful, for example, if you run a blog and want certain pages, posts or categories to be easily accessible from each of your blog posts.

To add a menu to your sidebar (or any other widget area), go to: Appearance > Widgets. Name of the widget we are interested in Navigation Menu. Simply drag and drop this widget into the widget area you want to display in it.

Or alternatively, you can click on the widget and select the widget area from the pop-up menu that appears. then click Add Widgets Press the button and the widget will appear on the right side of the screen under the selected location.

Specify a title for the navigation menu in the widget area, select the menu you want to display, and Save.

That’s it, you’ve added a menu to your website’s sidebar.

Solution

Menu navigation is one of the most important elements of any website. In fact, users are more inclined to use direct navigation rather than relying on the website’s Search option. Make sure your menu is well structured, logical and understandable.so users are always aware of where they are and how to get where they want to go.

Menu navigation is something that can make or break a website. If done well, it will encourage people to stay on your site. That’s why it’s important to test regularly, especially when adding new content. Make sure everything is working fine and all your links are functional so your users don’t encounter any stuttering or stuttering.