Why it matters
Consistent navigation helps users predict where to find links and reduces cognitive load when moving between pages.
Common violations
- Navigation items in different order on different pages
- Footer links that vary by page
- Sidebar navigation that changes position
- Search boxes in inconsistent locations
Code examples
Bad
<!-- Page 1: Home | About | Contact -->
<!-- Page 2: Contact | Home | About -->Good
<!-- All pages: Home | About | Contact -->How to fix
Use shared navigation components across all pages. Keep menu items in the same order. New items can be added but existing order should remain.
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