{"id":10092,"date":"2023-03-14T08:44:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=10092"},"modified":"2023-03-14T08:44:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:44:45","slug":"unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secret to Creating the Ultimate Dropdown Menu in WordPress!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6767b04252854\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6767b04252854\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Getting_Perplexed_About_WordPress_Dropdown_Menus\" title=\"Getting Perplexed About WordPress Dropdown Menus\">Getting Perplexed About WordPress Dropdown Menus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Step_1_Choosing_the_Right_Theme\" title=\"Step 1: Choosing the Right Theme\">Step 1: Choosing the Right Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Step_2_Enabling_the_Menu_in_WordPress\" title=\"Step 2: Enabling the Menu in WordPress\">Step 2: Enabling the Menu in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Step_3_Adding_Pages_to_the_Menu\" title=\"Step 3: Adding Pages to the Menu\">Step 3: Adding Pages to the Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Step_4_Creating_a_Dropdown_Menu\" title=\"Step 4: Creating a Dropdown Menu\">Step 4: Creating a Dropdown Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Step_5_Save_and_Publish\" title=\"Step 5: Save and Publish\">Step 5: Save and Publish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-creating-the-ultimate-dropdown-menu-in-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Perplexed_About_WordPress_Dropdown_Menus\"><\/span>Getting Perplexed About WordPress Dropdown Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you feeling a bit lost when it comes to building a WordPress site with dropdown menus? You&#8217;re not alone! Incorporating dropdown menus is a must for improving website navigation, but it can be a complex task. Take a look at our guide below to learn how to create dropdown menus in WordPress with ease! <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choosing_the_Right_Theme\"><\/span>Step 1: Choosing the Right Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The initial step in creating a dropdown menu is to select a WordPress theme that supports dropdown menus. But how to tell if it supports this feature? Luckily, most modern themes do! However, it&#8217;s risky to rely solely on luck: you need to ensure that the theme is well-coded and responsive across all devices. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Enabling_the_Menu_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 2: Enabling the Menu in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After settling on your preferred theme, the next step is to activate the menu in WordPress. It&#8217;s as easy as going to Appearance &gt; Menus and clicking on &#8216;Create a New Menu&#8217;. Name your menu and hit the &#8216;Create Menu&#8217; button.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Adding_Pages_to_the_Menu\"><\/span>Step 3: Adding Pages to the Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To create dropdown menus in WordPress, you must include Pages that are arranged in a hierarchy. The parent page will show the child pages when hovered, and the child pages will show the sub-menu options. To add these pages to the menu, click on &#8216;Pages&#8217; in the Menu section and select the pages you want to include. Click &#8216;Add to Menu&#8217; and then arrange the pages according to the hierarchy, using the drag-and-drop feature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Creating_a_Dropdown_Menu\"><\/span>Step 4: Creating a Dropdown Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now comes the fun part: creating the dropdown menu itself. Click on the parent page, which should contain the child pages, and drag-and-drop them to create a sub-menu. Add the child pages you want to appear within the sub-menu when the user hovers over the parent page. To create a multi-level dropdown menu, repeat the process with each child page and make sure that each has its sub-menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Save_and_Publish\"><\/span>Step 5: Save and Publish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you finish creating your dropdown menu, it&#8217;s time to save and publish! Hit &#8216;Save Menu&#8217; to keep your menu, and then check how it looks on your website&#8217;s navigation bar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the most perplexed minds will be able to master WordPress dropdown menus after following our guide. Always remember to choose a theme that supports dropdown menus, arrange the pages in a hierarchy, and create the dropdown menu step-by-step. When you&#8217;re finished, your website&#8217;s navigation will be user-friendly and intuitive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting Perplexed About WordPress Dropdown Menus Are you feeling a bit lost when it comes to building a WordPress site with dropdown menus? 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