In this guide, you'll discover how to efficiently customize the navigation menu on the SmartBiz platform. Designed to enhance the user experience, this guide will walk you through the process of adding, reordering, linking, and managing the navigation items, including submenus, to better align the navigation with your business needs.
Steps to Customize Navigation Menu
1. Introduction
This article explains how to customize the navigation menu on your SmartBiz storefront. A well-structured menu helps customers find products faster, improves shopping experience, and increases conversion rates. You will learn how to add, label, reorder, and delete menu items directly from your dashboard.
2. Access Store Configuration Settings
To begin customizing your menu:
- Navigate to your SmartBiz Seller Portal and click Store Configuration from the sidebar.
- Click Customise under Navigation Menu.
3. Add and Edit Menu Items
- To create a new menu item, click Create Menu
- Click the + (plus) icon to add a new menu item
- Click the pencil icon next to the new item to edit it
- Click Label and enter a name for your menu item (e.g., “New Arrivals” or “Under 499”)
- Click the toggle switch to activate the menu item
Tip: Use short, descriptive labels that are easy for your customers to understand.
4. Assign Destinations to Menu Items
- Click Select a Destination
- Choose where you want the menu item to lead (e.g., Category, Collection, or External Link)
- Select an appropriate option like Categories or upload a link
- Click Confirm to save the selection
5. Continue Customizing the Navigation Menu.
To further modify your menu:
- Click on the toggle next to the menu item to enable or disable it.
- Click the + (plus) icon to add another menu item.
- In the Submenu Item, Click on pencil icon to edit a menu item.
- Click on the Name field, enter a name (e.g., Under 499) to label the submenu.
- Click on the toggle to activate the submenu item.
- Click Select a Destination to link the submenu item to a page.
- Choose a destination such as a category, collection, or custom link.
- Click Confirm to finalize the destination setup.
6. Finalizing the Menu Setup
- Click the checkbox next to the menu item to select it.
- Click the checkbox for other menu items if you're managing multiple at once.
7. Delete or Reorder Menu Items
- To delete a menu item:
- Click the delete icon
- Click Delete menu item to confirm
- To reorder menu items:
- Use the checkboxes to select items
- Drag them into your preferred order
Note: After all changes, click Save menu to publish your updated navigation structure to your storefront.
Warning: Any unsaved changes will be lost if you navigate away from the page.
Best Practices for Customizing Your Navigation Menu
- Keep Labels Short and Clear - Use concise, descriptive labels that customers can easily understand (e.g., “Sale” instead of “Discounted Products Available Now”).
- Limit Top-Level Items - Aim for 5–7 main menu items to avoid overwhelming visitors. Use sub-menus or mega menus for deeper categories.
- Prioritize Popular Pages - Place your highest-traffic or most profitable categories in the top navigation for maximum visibility.
- Test Mobile and Desktop Views Separately - Ensure your menu works seamlessly on all devices. Use distinct menu structures if needed for mobile vs. desktop.
- Preview Before Publishing - Always use the preview feature to verify alignment, styling, and links before pushing changes live.
Troubleshooting FAQs
Q. My menu changes aren’t showing up on my site. What should I do?
A. Ensure you clicked Save menu after editing. If saved, clear your browser cache and refresh the page.
Q. Some links in the menu are broken. Why?
A. If URLs change, menus linked directly to those pages can break. Make sure that the item linked to the menu exists.
Q. My mega menu is loading slowly. What can I do?
A. Ensure images are optimized for web and avoid very large files. Extremely heavy assets can still slow performance.
Q. What’s the maximum number of menu items I can add?
A. The top-level menu supports up to 10 items. To add more, group related links into sub-menus or a mega menu.