Use a short, predictable SitePad menu to connect the pages visitors need most. A menu item is a link, so its label, destination and position should all be checked after editing.
01 Build and verify the menu
- List the main visitor tasks, such as viewing services, finding prices or contacting the business. Select a small set of top-level destinations that supports those tasks.
- Open Menu in the SitePad dashboard. Choose the menu already used by the website, or create a named menu when the design requires a separate one.
- Select the required published pages and choose Add to menu. Arrange the items in a useful order and save the menu.
- For an external destination, add a Custom Link with the full intended URL and a clear label. Check that it belongs to the correct business or service.
- Create a submenu by placing an item under its intended parent. Keep the structure shallow enough to use comfortably on a phone.
- Where the page uses a Primary Menu widget, confirm that it displays the intended menu and review its mobile dropdown setting.
- Save, publish as required and test the live menu. Follow every destination, including submenu items, while signed out.
Common questions
Why does a removed page still appear?
The menu may contain an independent custom link or a cached version. Inspect the item's destination, remove the obsolete item and save the correct menu.
Should a menu label match the full page title?
It can be shorter if it remains clear. For example, a concise Contact label can lead to a page with a fuller descriptive title.
Why is my new menu not visible?
The header may reference another menu or template. Check the widget assignment before creating additional menus with similar names.