{"id":8113,"date":"2023-03-13T15:54:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8113"},"modified":"2023-03-13T16:20:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:20:56","slug":"unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secrets of Perfect Navigation Editing in WordPress &#8211; Finally Revealed!&#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-676d99f59a24d\" 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-676d99f59a24d\"><\/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-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#WordPress_Navigation_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"WordPress Navigation: A Comprehensive Guide\">WordPress Navigation: A Comprehensive Guide<\/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-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/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-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Understand_WordPress_Navigation\" title=\"Understand WordPress Navigation\">Understand WordPress Navigation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Menus\" title=\"Menus\">Menus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Categories\" title=\"Categories\">Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Pages\" title=\"Pages\">Pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Customize_the_Menu_Structure\" title=\"Customize the Menu Structure\">Customize the Menu Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#1_Access_the_Menu_Editor\" title=\"1. Access the Menu Editor\">1. Access the Menu Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#2_Create_a_New_Menu\" title=\"2. Create a New Menu\">2. Create a New Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#3_Add_Items_to_the_Menu\" title=\"3. Add Items to the Menu\">3. Add Items to the Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#4_Rearrange_Menu_Items\" title=\"4. Rearrange Menu Items\">4. Rearrange Menu Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#5_Create_Sub-Menus\" title=\"5. Create Sub-Menus\">5. Create Sub-Menus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#6_Save_the_Menu\" title=\"6. Save the Menu\">6. Save the Menu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Adding_and_Removing_Pages_or_Categories_from_the_Navigation_Menus\" title=\"Adding and Removing Pages or Categories from the Navigation Menus\">Adding and Removing Pages or Categories from the Navigation Menus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#1_Access_the_Menu_Editor-2\" title=\"1. Access the Menu Editor\">1. Access the Menu Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#2_Add_Pages_or_Categories_to_the_Menu\" title=\"2. Add Pages or Categories to the Menu\">2. Add Pages or Categories to the Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#3_Remove_Pages_or_Categories_from_the_Menu\" title=\"3. Remove Pages or Categories from the Menu\">3. Remove Pages or Categories from the Menu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Utilizing_Plugins_to_Enhance_Navigation_Functionalities\" title=\"Utilizing Plugins to Enhance Navigation Functionalities\">Utilizing Plugins to Enhance Navigation Functionalities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#a_UberMenu\" title=\"a. UberMenu\">a. UberMenu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#b_WP_Mobile_Menu\" title=\"b. WP Mobile Menu\">b. WP Mobile Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#c_Max_Mega_Menu\" title=\"c. Max Mega Menu\">c. Max Mega Menu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-of-perfect-navigation-editing-in-wordpress-finally-revealed\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Navigation_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>WordPress Navigation: A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress is the top dog in the world of content management systems (CMS), and it makes website creation a breeze. When it comes to website management, one of the most critical aspects is navigation, which helps site visitors move around with ease. Navigation comprises menus, links, pages, and categories, among other essentials. In this article, we delve into the best ways to edit navigation in WordPress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_WordPress_Navigation\"><\/span>Understand WordPress Navigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we dive into how to edit navigation, it&#8217;s essential to understand what comprises WordPress navigation. Below are some basics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menus\"><\/span>Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Menus feature lists of links, aka menu items, and usually appear in the header or footer of a website. WordPress automatically generates a default menu structure that comprises custom links, categories, and pages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categories\"><\/span>Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Categories are essential in grouping posts with shared themes, and they come in handy in the site&#8217;s navigation menu as links to specific posts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pages\"><\/span>Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pages display static content meant to provide pertinent information such as Contact and About Us pages. They also serve as links in the site&#8217;s navigation menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_the_Menu_Structure\"><\/span>Customize the Menu Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Customizing the site&#8217;s menu system gives WordPress users total control over their website&#8217;s navigation menus. Below is a breakdown of the steps you can take to achieve this:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Access_the_Menu_Editor\"><\/span>1. Access the Menu Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To edit your site&#8217;s navigation menu, start by navigating to Appearance before selecting Menus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_New_Menu\"><\/span>2. Create a New Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To create a new menu, click on &#8220;create a new menu.&#8221; Give the menu a name and click on &#8220;Create Menu.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Add_Items_to_the_Menu\"><\/span>3. Add Items to the Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up is the addition of menu items. To achieve this, click on the checkbox of the items you want to add and click on the &#8220;add to menu&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rearrange_Menu_Items\"><\/span>4. Rearrange Menu Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to rearrange menu items, it&#8217;s as easy as dragging and dropping them to where you want them to be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_Sub-Menus\"><\/span>5. Create Sub-Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To create sub-menus, drag the menu item to the right of the parent item so that it &#8220;nests&#8221; beneath the parent item.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Save_the_Menu\"><\/span>6. Save the Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re done customizing the menu, click on &#8220;save menu.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_and_Removing_Pages_or_Categories_from_the_Navigation_Menus\"><\/span>Adding and Removing Pages or Categories from the Navigation Menus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress allows for the easy addition or removal of pages or categories with ease. To achieve this, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Access_the_Menu_Editor-2\"><\/span>1. Access the Menu Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start, navigate to Appearance and select Menus to access the menu editor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Add_Pages_or_Categories_to_the_Menu\"><\/span>2. Add Pages or Categories to the Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To add pages or categories to the menu, select the name of the page or category you wish to integrate from the left-hand side of the screen and click &#8220;Add to Menu.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Remove_Pages_or_Categories_from_the_Menu\"><\/span>3. Remove Pages or Categories from the Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Removing a page or category from the menu is as easy as clicking on the arrow to expand the menu item before clicking the &#8220;Remove&#8221; link.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilizing_Plugins_to_Enhance_Navigation_Functionalities\"><\/span>Utilizing Plugins to Enhance Navigation Functionalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress makes it all too easy to enhance the navigation functionalities of your website using the numerous available plugins. For example:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_UberMenu\"><\/span>a. UberMenu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>UberMenu is an excellent plugin for creating custom menus that feature images, maps, and multimedia. It&#8217;s perfect for generating mega menus, i.e., extensive menus with multiple sub-menus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_WP_Mobile_Menu\"><\/span>b. WP Mobile Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The WP Mobile Menu is targeted at optimizing navigation for mobile devices. It allows developing a mobile-friendly navigation menu optimized for smartphones and tablets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Max_Mega_Menu\"><\/span>c. Max Mega Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, the Max Mega Menu plugin enables the creation of custom menus featuring drop-down sub-menus, themes, and widget areas, giving your website a unique appearance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Navigation is a critical aspect of your website, and WordPress offers numerous options to address this, including, but not limited to, customizing the menu structure, adding and removing pages or categories from the navigation menus, and using plugins to enhance navigation functionalities. By following the steps outlined in this article, you&#8217;ll have no issues editing navigation in WordPress and improving the experience of your site visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress Navigation: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction WordPress is the top dog in the world of content management systems (CMS), and it makes website creation a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8113"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8113"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8113\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}