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DYNAMIC NAVIGATION

DYNAMIC NAVIGATION. 2008 Cascade Server User’s Conference. Types of Navigation. Top Navigation. Allows Quick Access to Major Site Sections Can be Simple Display or Expandable Expandable Top Nav Should be Limited in Scope… Do Not Overwhelm

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DYNAMIC NAVIGATION

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  1. DYNAMIC NAVIGATION 2008 Cascade Server User’s Conference Brett Goodwin

  2. Types of Navigation

  3. Top Navigation • Allows Quick Access to Major Site Sections • Can be Simple Display or Expandable • Expandable Top Nav Should be Limited in Scope… Do Not Overwhelm • Use Depth Control on Index Block to Only Index What You Need

  4. Breadcrumbs

  5. Breadcrumbs

  6. Left Navigation • Whole Site – Always shows top level landing on the left. Submenus appear as you move deeper. • Generally requires full site index block, up to depth of lowest navigation • Context Sensitive – Always shows contents of current folder. • Use current folder index block

  7. Information Architecture

  8. Typical Folder Hierarchy

  9. Information Architecture • Your Folders ARE Your Navigation • Group Items Logically

  10. References • Should only be used as a last resort • Allows you to place items from other areas of the site in your navigation • Does NOT actually publish a copy of the file… creates a “pointer”

  11. Other Considerations

  12. Depth • Generally Limited by Design Considerations • Deeper isn’t always Better • Consider your Information Architecture

  13. Metadata

  14. Metadata • Be Consistent! • Will you use Display Name or Title? • Will you select names from Folders or Index Pages? • Set Navigation Fields as Required • Inform your Users of Naming Conventions

  15. Question/Answer

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