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What is a Sticky Navigation Bar?
A sticky navigation bar is a site menu that remains visible at the top of the screen as the user scrolls. It allows quick access to navigation options from anywhere on the page.
Why Sticky Navigation Bar matters?
Sticky navigation improves usability by reducing the need to scroll back to the top to find menus. In ecommerce, it keeps product categories, cart icons, and search bars constantly available, improving browsing efficiency.
How Sticky Navigation Bar works?
Using CSS positioning, the navigation bar is fixed in place when the page scrolls. On mobile, sticky navigation often compresses into a hamburger menu to save space.
Example in ecommerce
An electronics store adds a sticky navigation bar with search, category links, and a cart icon. Bounce rates decrease and pages per session increase as customers navigate more easily.
Common mix-ups
Sticky navigation is not the same as a sticky CTA; one serves site-wide navigation while the other is action-specific.
Best practices
- Keep the sticky bar slim to avoid covering content.
- Prioritize essential navigation links.
- Maintain readability on small screens.
- Test for mobile performance.
- Avoid animation that distracts from browsing.
Industry benchmarks
- Sticky navigation can increase navigation engagement by 20 to 30 percent.
Related terms
Mega Menu Navigation
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