Making Navigation Easier for Web Application Users

Web applications are normally more complicated than desktop applications and users can easily get lost in the huge amount of information displayed to them. Luckily, there are ways in which web applications can be structured to help easy navigation:

• Arrange information – Try linking all pages on the site to each other and provide links to important information on your site.
• Use navigational aids – A clear and consistent page design can help users track where they are and where they can go from their current location.
• Create a unique URL for each page – A unique URL for each page lessens the hassle of losing unsaved data caused by reloading pages.
• Use hypertext indexes and help systems – This can help users manage tasks by giving them quick access to information and help guides.