Navigation tips

13 tips curated around Navigation best practices.

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Navigation

Jun 25, 2026

A header earns its full size once — after that, it's just space the content needs

A tall header that never shrinks eats the screen as users scroll. Collapse it to a slim bar so navigation stays available without stealing room from content.

UX tip graphic titled 'Remember users recent search history.' The left panel marked with a red X shows a plain empty search box labeled 'Search for anything...' with no suggestions. The right panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same search box focused, with a dropdown of recent searches each marked by a clock icon — 'landing page design', 'website templates', 'figma to webflow', and 'dashboard' — letting the user re-run a past query in one tap. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Jun 20, 2026

People rarely search once — make the second search a tap, not a retype

Users often repeat or refine a search. Surface their recent queries in the search box so they pick up where they left off instead of typing it all again.

UX tip graphic titled 'Highlight search keywords in results.' Both panels show a search box with the query 'email automat' and a list of result links. The left panel marked with a red X shows the results in plain, uniform text where the matching words don't stand out. The right panel marked with a green checkmark shows the same results with the matched terms 'email' and 'automation' bolded and highlighted inside each link, making the relevant hits easy to spot. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Jun 12, 2026

When the match is hard to spot, the search feels broken even when it worked

Plain result lists make users re-read every line. Bold the matched words so the relevant hit is obvious at a glance and the right click comes faster.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Include a Back to products link on detail pages.' Two mobile product detail screens side by side: the left marked with a red X shows a 'Startup Webflow Template' page priced at $169 USD with reviews, feature bullets, and an Add to cart button — but no back link. The right marked with a green checkmark shows the same page with a '← Back to products' link pinned above the product image. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

May 1, 2026

Every detail page needs a one-tap way back to the catalog

When users land on a product page with no return path, many leave instead of going back. Add a clear "Back to products" link to keep them browsing.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Add breadcrumbs to show users exactly where they are on your site.' Two blog page mockups side by side: the left marked with a red X shows a 'How to do programmatic SEO in Webflow' page with a date but no breadcrumb trail. The right marked with a green checkmark shows the same page with a 'Home > Blog > How to do programmatic SEO in Webflow' breadcrumb trail at the top. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Apr 28, 2026

Breadcrumbs tell users where they are — and how to get back

Deep pages without breadcrumbs leave users lost. Add breadcrumb navigation so visitors see where they are and can explore parent categories.

Navigation

Apr 25, 2026

Menus with too many items slow users down

Too many nav items create decision fatigue. Condense top-level navigation by grouping related content under clearly labeled dropdown categories.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Keep search filters always visible to your users.' Two browse pages stacked: the top marked with a red X shows a 'Browse our collection of Webflow templates' grid with only a search bar and a filter icon at the top-right. The bottom marked with a green checkmark shows the same grid with a persistent left sidebar showing Pricing slider, Categories checklist (Startup, Technology, AI/ML), and live template results beside it. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Apr 23, 2026

Always-visible filters turn search into direct manipulation

Hidden filter panels discourage users from refining results. Persistent filters let users adjust criteria seamlessly without losing progress.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Implement autocomplete for your website search bar.' Two search boxes side by side: the left marked with a red X shows a 'crm auto' query returning 'No results for crm auto.' The right marked with a green checkmark shows the same 'crm auto' query with autocomplete suggestions including 'CRM integrations' and 'Automations.' BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Apr 22, 2026

A 'No results' page is what happens when your search doesn't try

A 'No results' screen is a dead end. Live suggestions fix misspellings, expand partial queries, and help users find content faster.

UX tip graphic with the title 'For sites with lots of content, make search clearly prominent and visible.' Two website mockups stacked: the top marked with a red X shows a 'Browse our collection of Webflow templates' page with only a small search icon in the header navigation. The bottom marked with a green checkmark shows the same page with a visible full-width 'Search 300+ templates' input bar below the hero section. BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Apr 21, 2026

A search feature nobody can find is a search feature nobody uses

Small search icons get missed. Place a visible search input above the content grid so users with specific queries can reach their target in seconds.

UX tip graphic with the title 'Choose familiar words for users, not organizational terminology.' Two dropdown menus side by side: the left marked with a red X shows internal jargon labels 'Solutions' with sub-items 'Enablement,' 'Optimization,' and 'Conversion.' The right marked with a green checkmark shows user-friendly labels 'Use cases' with sub-items 'Design teams,' 'Marketing teams,' and 'Support teams.' BRIX Templates branding at the bottom.

Navigation

Apr 20, 2026

Users don't click labels that sound like internal meeting jargon

Internal labels like 'Solutions' or 'Enablement' confuse users. Use familiar, outcome-oriented words that match how customers think about their goals.