Mega Menu V2 - Squarespace 7.1
Mega menus simplify the user’s navigation experience by segmenting a large amount of information into more digestible groups. This Mega Menu plugin, which is technically a tutorial is mobile-friendly, completely web-accessible, and includes multiple customization options. It is meant for navigation folders that require menu groupings to better organize links.
Unlike other mega menus, this one addresses all of the common usability concerns that can occur with mega menus.
What's included?
Helpful video installation guide
Code updates and bug fixes
Compatibility with all major browsers, including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
Email help & support from the plugin creator
Requirements
Must have Squarespace 7.1 business plan or higher
The only elements allowed in the menu are text and links.
The plugin works it's magic by using folder URLs that end with the string '-mega', so your current folder URLs will be altered when you follow the instructional guide. Note that folder URLs do not actually create new landing pages for your Squarespace site, so changing them will not hurt your SEO.
Limitations
This Mega Menu plugin was not meant to handle large amounts of menu content(more than 3 columns of content). If you need a mega menu that can handle multiple columns and rows of content plus images, you will need to purchase the Mega Menu plugin.
Optimize your main navigation's ease-of-use by adding menu groupings for related content.
Optimized for a seamless desktop user experience.
You decide whether the mega menu appears on hover or click
Folder menus have dropdown indicators to signify a flyout menu can be opened
Accommodates up to 3 columns and unlimited rows of menu groupings
Optimized for mobile views with menu groupings
Easy implementation and customization of mobile menu content
Optimized for easy Scannability with bold menu group headers
Implements accessible menu functionality for a more inclusive online browsing experience.
The mega menu appears on mouse click or via an optimized mouse hover functionality for a better user experience
Implements conventional keyboard shortcuts and functions for keyboard users
Menu items include appropriate ARIA and role attributes for assistive technologies
Watch the video installation guide
FAQs About this Plugin
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You can customize the menu background color, the link and menu group heading colors and font sizes, whether each menu will contain 2 or 3 columns, and whether the menus will open on mouse hover or click.
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No. Folder URLs by default do not create new pages on your website. Instead, they automatically redirect to the first page in the folder menu (Source: Squarespace Support). Because of this, it is unlikely that changing the folder URLs will mess anything up with SEO.
I have personally tested whether folder URLs count towards SEO by Google on multiple sites in addition to my own, and none of them were even indexed, so changing folder URLs to accommodate this plugin is generally safe.
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Mega menus are optimal for sites with a lot of menu content that is often too much for a regular dropdown menu.
They are most notably used in eCommerce sites with lots of categories and subcategories, and sites with large amounts of page content that need to be easily navigatable.
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This plugin is not compatible with other mega menu plugins. If you are switching over from another mega menu plugin, you will need remove all files related to that plugin and replace them with the files you will get with the purchase of this plugin.
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No, none of the plugins I create require external libraries. You will only need to use the files provided to you after your purchase.
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No. this is strictly a Squarespace 7.1 plugin.
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Sorry, but because of the digital nature of plugins, this product is non-refundable. However, I only want to help you succeed! If you are experiencing issues with this plugin, don’t hesitate to reach out via my contact page.
