Category Archives: Navigation
Sitemap Menus = Ribbon Navigation
In a previous post, I pointed out a trend in navigation to provide a broad, flat menu of options extending from the top-level category options of a site in a layer of some kind. I called this a Sitemap Menu
Sitemap Menus = Ribbon Navigation
In a previous post, I pointed out a trend in navigation to provide a broad, flat menu of options extending from the top-level category options of a site in a layer of some kind. I called this a Sitemap Menu
Designing Web Navigation auf deutsch
Designing Web Navigation is now available in German under the name Handbuch der Web-Navigation. Apart from a different cover (without an O’Reilly animal) and a few updated screenshots, the content and flow of the book is the same. Thanks to
Designing Web Navigation auf deutsch
Designing Web Navigation is now available in German under the name Handbuch der Web-Navigation. Apart from a different cover (without an O’Reilly animal) and a few updated screenshots, the content and flow of the book is the same. Thanks to
Split Tab-Dynamic Menu Navigation
This isn’t an earth shattering observation, and you’ve probably already seen this, but I just wanted to point out a navigation technique that seems to be spreading around quite a bit. I’m calling the “split tab-dynamic menu navigation.” Basically, there
Split Tab-Dynamic Menu Navigation
This isn’t an earth shattering observation, and you’ve probably already seen this, but I just wanted to point out a navigation technique that seems to be spreading around quite a bit. I’m calling the “split tab-dynamic menu navigation.” Basically, there
People Notice More When Browsing
There is an interesting study from the folks at SURL this month. See “Eye Movement Patterns on Single and Dual-Column Web Pages” by Sav Shrestha & Justin W. Owens. The focus of the study is on eye fixation patterns of
People Notice More When Browsing
There is an interesting study from the folks at SURL this month. See “Eye Movement Patterns on Single and Dual-Column Web Pages” by Sav Shrestha & Justin W. Owens. The focus of the study is on eye fixation patterns of
Navigation Menu Trends
A few months ago there was an interesting story in Smashing magazine that spotted some new trends in web navigation menus. By and large, the trends identified are seen from a visual design standpoint, including some style trends. I’ve been
Navigation Menu Trends
A few months ago there was an interesting story in Smashing magazine that spotted some new trends in web navigation menus. By and large, the trends identified are seen from a visual design standpoint, including some style trends. I’ve been
Tag Cloud Usage
Garrick Schmitt from Avenue A | Razorfish is giving a presentation at the IA Summit called “Do People Really Use Tag Clouds.” See the description in Summit program or the slides for the presentation on SlideShare. Seems like much of
Tag Cloud Usage
Garrick Schmitt from Avenue A | Razorfish is giving a presentation at the IA Summit called “Do People Really Use Tag Clouds.” See the description in Summit program or the slides for the presentation on SlideShare. Seems like much of
Two Workshops in May (Hamburg) – IA and Navigation
I’m giving two all-day workshops on IA and Navigation here in Hamburg in May. The workshops are being organized and sponsored by Karen Lindemann of Netflow. See the details on Netflow’s site (in German only). Registration is now open. The
Two Workshops in May (Hamburg) – IA and Navigation
I’m giving two all-day workshops on IA and Navigation here in Hamburg in May. The workshops are being organized and sponsored by Karen Lindemann of Netflow. See the details on Netflow’s site (in German only). Registration is now open. The
GoLexa Search Engine
Just came across GoLexa. The interesting thing about this is the search results. They provide quite a bit of context, including links to bookmarking sites, page data, page previews, etc. And there are also plenty of other tools, like direct
GoLexa Search Engine
Just came across GoLexa. The interesting thing about this is the search results. They provide quite a bit of context, including links to bookmarking sites, page data, page previews, etc. And there are also plenty of other tools, like direct
“Navigating the Long Tail” in ASIST Bulletin
I wrote a brief summary of my talk at the Euro IA 2007 conference on “Navigating the Long Tail” in the Dec 2007-Jan 2008 issue of the ASIST Bulletin with the same title. See the full article online here. A
“Navigating the Long Tail” in ASIST Bulletin
I wrote a brief summary of my talk at the Euro IA 2007 conference on “Navigating the Long Tail” in the Dec 2007-Jan 2008 issue of the ASIST Bulletin with the same title. See the full article online here. A
Marcia Bates – What is Browsing?
Marcia Bates has a new, interesting article in Information Research called “What is browsing— really? A model drawing from behavioural science research.” This is an invited paper, and, as the title suggests, it’s a review of empirical research reported in
Marcia Bates – What is Browsing?
Marcia Bates has a new, interesting article in Information Research called “What is browsing— really? A model drawing from behavioural science research.” This is an invited paper, and, as the title suggests, it’s a review of empirical research reported in
Designing Web Navigation – Feedback
So far, everyone is commenting on the appearance of DWN: the layout, the font, the images, the scannability, etc. Guess the content reviews come later. But I did get some feedback on the content recently. In particular, some folks from
Designing Web Navigation – Feedback
So far, everyone is commenting on the appearance of DWN: the layout, the font, the images, the scannability, etc. Guess the content reviews come later. But I did get some feedback on the content recently. In particular, some folks from
Designing Web Navigation – Available on Amazon
Looks like DWN is now available on Amazon.com. Also seems to be ready to ship on Amazon.co.uk, but not on Amazon.de. It usually takes longer to make it over to the Continent. Anyway, rush out not to purchase your copies
Designing Web Navigation – Available on Amazon
Looks like DWN is now available on Amazon.com. Also seems to be ready to ship on Amazon.co.uk, but not on Amazon.de. It usually takes longer to make it over to the Continent. Anyway, rush out not to purchase your copies
Daylife Enhancements and Changes
I started using Daylife just after it first launched. Since then I dropped if from my “Daily Stuff” tabs in FireFox that I usually open simulatenously when I go online. I liked a lot of things about the service, but
Daylife Enhancements and Changes
I started using Daylife just after it first launched. Since then I dropped if from my “Daily Stuff” tabs in FireFox that I usually open simulatenously when I go online. I liked a lot of things about the service, but
Navigating Microsoft SharePoint
We’ve had SharePoint at work for over a year now. I’ve heard nothing but complaints from colleagues about how to use it. Sure, it might solve technical problems and allow for some flexibility, but the usability of the system stinks.
Navigating Microsoft SharePoint
We’ve had SharePoint at work for over a year now. I’ve heard nothing but complaints from colleagues about how to use it. Sure, it might solve technical problems and allow for some flexibility, but the usability of the system stinks.
Designing Web Navigation – The Book
After 9 months of writing and 3 months of production, Designing Web Navigation–my first book–is at the printer. There were a few very rough spots with the production, but I think we have most of the kinks worked out. You
Designing Web Navigation – The Book
After 9 months of writing and 3 months of production, Designing Web Navigation–my first book–is at the printer. There were a few very rough spots with the production, but I think we have most of the kinks worked out. You
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