Crumb trail
A breadcrumb trail, also known as breadcrumb navigation, is a visual navigation aid on Web sites that allows users to understand their location within the Web site hierarchy and easily return to previous levels. The concept is inspired by the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, where the breadcrumbs they leave behind in the woods help them find their way back. In a similar way, a breadcrumb trail acts as a digital trail that users follow as they navigate through different pages and levels of a Web site.
Advantages of a breadcrumb trail
The breadcrumb trail has several advantages. First, it enhances the user experience by making it easy for visitors to understand where they are in the website structure. Second, it provides an easy way to return to previous pages, eliminating users' reliance on browser buttons. In addition, it improves accessibility for those with cognitive or visual impairments. Crumb trails are especially useful for complex Web sites with deep levels of content or e-commerce platforms with extensive product categories.
