Why it matters
Different users prefer different navigation methods. Some use search, others use sitemaps, and some browse hierarchically.
Common violations
- No search functionality on large sites
- Missing sitemap or site index
- No breadcrumb navigation
- Single navigation path to all content
Code examples
Bad
<!-- Site with only main menu navigation -->Good
<nav aria-label="Breadcrumb">...</nav>
<form role="search">...</form>
<nav aria-label="Main">...</nav>How to fix
Implement multiple navigation methods: main menu, search, sitemap, breadcrumbs, or related links. At least two methods should be available.
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