Pick a menu type

You can not only choose your header, but also your menu type. This way you can decide on a header without having to worry about the menu type.

Once you've selected your preferred header, you can focus on the menu type and decide which one suits your website best. The right combination of header and menu greatly influences the visitor's experience and can make navigation easier so that your visitors can effortlessly find what they are looking for.

Note

Your shop's menu might have been automatically changed to a cascading menu with expandable submenus, according to the new settings of your current header type.
Some header types already had this menu type before, but if you previously had a header with a full-width menu, your website now also has a cascading menu! But don't worry, you can easily change your menu type again by following the steps under Change the menu type.

Skip to:

• Change the menu type
• Overview different menu types
  • Cascading menu
  • Full-width menu

Change the menu type

1. In the sidebar of your cockpit, navigate to Editor.
2. In the bottom bar, select .
3. Select the tab .
4. Choose the menu type that best fits your needs. If you are not sure which one to pick, see the section The different menu types below.

   Info

   If you use Option 1 as your header, it is not possible to change the menu type. This header type provides a special menu that is not displayed as a horizontal bar but as a pop-up menu on the left side.
5. Once you've decided on a menu type, select Save.

You have changed your menu type.

Overview different menu types

You are unsure which menu type to choose? We're here to help! Each menu type has its strengths and one may be better suited for your website than the other. In the following you can find more information about the different types.

Note

Your selection does not affect the display of the menu on mobile devices.

Cascading menu

Consider using a cascading menu for your website, if you offer a medium-sized product range. With expandable submenus, it provides a focused overview of your shop structure. Your visitors can effortlessly navigate around your website as the submenus collapse under their parent category.

This is how it can look like:

Full-width menu

A full-width menu can be a great choice for your website. This type of menu displays all available sub-menus and is therefore ideal for websites with a large product range and several categories. The comprehensive view of your website's structure simplifies browsing and helps visitors to easily navigate through the different sections and find what they are looking for.

This is how it can look like: