Drop down menu
A drop down menu is a graphic element that can help visitors navigate a Web site. When implemented properly, this can help both visitors and search engine bots move about the Web site. When not done properly, it has the opposite effect. Search engine bots index your website and rank it higher in search results when your website meets the requirements. There are pluses and minuses to using a drop down menu.
Disadvantages drop down menu
Many Web sites have drop down menus that are poorly designed. This makes it annoying, confusing and bad to use for visitors. Especially the drop down menus that become visible by moving the mouse over them. If the user does not hold the mouse just right on the menu, the options that become visible disappear.
Another disadvantage is that a drop down menu does not translate well to mobile platforms. This can have a big impact on usability. Since most people visit websites via their tablets or phones. Search engines such as Google or Bing as has been mentioned also cannot crawl over drop down menus properly.
Advantages drop down menu
There are also benefits to having drop down menus on your Web site. When properly designed, users can easily find what they are looking for through the menu. A drop down menu is especially successful when it does not contain too many options. The visitor does not want to see a whole laundry list, but wants to be able to quickly navigate to another page. In addition, it is good for the user experience if the menu stays open a little longer after the visitor puts his mouse on it. For the best experience, a clickable drop down menu that is guaranteed to stay open is recommended.
Fortunately, it's small adjustments that are needed to make a drop down menu successful. Just make sure it fits well with your Web site. Of course, you may have too many options to accommodate in a small menu. In that case, a navigation bar can also work well. A navigation bar is fixed on the screen so there is less work involved in building it on the site. Also, try to use a good link structure to allow the visitor and crawler to navigate your website finely. By implementing these tips, a drop down menu will be a good addition for almost any site.
