Introduction
Menus are essential for organizing content and enhancing user navigation on your website. They also significantly influence your website’s search engine rankings. Customizing the menu content and appearance to suit your needs is crucial, and tools like Odoo offer flexible options for this purpose.
Using the Menu Editor in Odoo
Odoo’s menu editor is a powerful tool for customizing your website’s menu. You can access it by navigating to Website ‣ Site ‣ Menu Editor. Here’s how you can use it:
Editing Menu Items
- Renaming and Changing URLs: Click the ‘Edit Menu Item’ icon to rename a menu item or change its URL.
- Deleting Menu Items: Use the ‘Delete Menu Item’ icon to remove menu items.
- Reorganizing Menu Items: Simply drag and drop menu items to rearrange their order.
- Creating Drop-Down Menus: Drag and drop sub-menu items beneath their parent menu, aligning them to the right.
Accessing the Menu Editor
Alternatively, access the menu editor in Edit mode by selecting any menu item and clicking the ‘Edit Menu’ icon.
Adding Regular Menu Items
Regular menu items are added automatically when new pages are created. You can also manually add them via the menu editor:
- Click ‘Add Menu Item’.
- Enter the Name and URL in the pop-up window.
- Click ‘OK’.
Tip: Use “/” to search for a page on your website or “#” for an existing custom anchor in the URL or Email field.
Adding Mega Menus
Mega menus display a panel of grouped navigation options, ideal for content-rich websites. Here’s how to add them:
- Go to Website ‣ Site ‣ Menu Editor.
- Click ‘Add Mega Menu Item’.
- Enter the Name, click ‘OK’, then ‘Save’.
Customizing Mega Menus
- Mega menus are built using customizable blocks:
- Edit Text: Directly edit text within a block.
- Edit URLs: Select a menu item and click the ‘Edit link’ button to change its URL.
- Reorganize Items: Drag and drop blocks within the mega menu.
- Delete Items: Remove unwanted blocks.
Customizing Header and Navigation Bar
Customize your website’s menu appearance by:
1. Clicking ‘Edit’.
2. Selecting the navigation bar or a menu item.
3. Adjusting options in the Header and Navbar sections under the Customize tab.
Conclusion
Customizing your website’s menus not only improves navigation but also enhances the overall user experience. With tools like Odoo’s menu editor, you can efficiently manage and tailor your website’s menus, whether it’s simple drop-downs or complex mega menus. Remember, a well-structured menu can significantly impact your site’s accessibility and search engine rankings.