Mobile navigation can make or break user experience. Desktop menus rarely translate well to small screens. Users need fast, intuitive ways to navigate your site on their phones. Divi Mega Menu and Divi Mobile provide the tools to build perfect mobile navigation.
Hamburger menus work for most sites. Place the menu icon in the top right corner where users expect it. Make sure the icon is large enough—at least 44×44 pixels—for easy tapping. Use clear animation when opening and closing the menu.
Off-canvas menus slide in from the side, keeping users oriented. They work well for longer menus with multiple levels. The menu pushes or overlays the page content, creating a clear visual separation between navigation and content.
Menu organization matters more on mobile. Flatten your menu structure when possible. Users won’t drill through multiple dropdown levels on a phone. Consider showing key pages upfront and placing secondary pages in a clearly labeled “More” section.
Search functionality becomes crucial on mobile. Include a search field prominently in your mobile menu. Users often prefer searching to browsing on small screens. Make sure search actually works well—nothing frustrates mobile users more than broken search.
Visual hierarchy guides users through mobile menus. Use larger text for main menu items, smaller text for sub-items. Add spacing between menu sections. Include icons next to menu items for quick visual recognition.
Close buttons should be obvious and easy to tap. Place a large X icon at the top of the menu. Let users close the menu by tapping outside it or swiping it away. Multiple exit options reduce friction.
Test your mobile menus on actual devices, not just browser resize. Touch targets that look fine in Chrome DevTools sometimes prove impossible to tap on real phones. Test with different finger sizes and hand positions.
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