[Sigia-l] pull-down menus and intermediate pages

[Thompson, Weston]

Heather Hedden wrote:

<snip>
Now the client wants intermediate pages for each section, even though there
would be minimal content on these pages. But the client also wants to retain
the drop-down menus. I know that it is feasible, but is it reasonable for
users?
</snip>

When we use pop-up menus, we make the category name a link to a navigation
page that repeats the links available in the pop-up menu.  It's useful when
an older browser won't render the pop-up menu (but be sure to test that the
regular link on the category name will still work).  Also, it gives people
the option to click the category if they don't like manipulating the mouse
on the pop-up menu.  I don't have data on user reaction to the practice,
other than knowing that some of our users love pop-up menus and some hate
them.

Weston Thompson
Associate Director (and web team manager)
Information Systems and Technology
Claremont McKenna College
500 E. 9th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: 909-607-9245
weston.thompson at claremontmckenna.edu
http://ist.claremontmckenna.edu/webteam
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