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Utilize breadcrumbs

Utilize breadcrumbs Bad Practice
Utilize breadcrumbs Best Practice

Breadcrumbs show a trail of links from the homepage to the current page, helping users know where they are and how to get back to previous pages.

Here are some best practices for using breadcrumbs:

  • Use clear labels. Each link should clearly describe the page. For example, "Home > Products > Electronics > Laptops."
  • Don’t include too many levels. Only show the path relevant to users’ current location.
  • Make each part of the breadcrumb a clickable link so users can easily navigate back.
  • Place breadcrumbs at the top of the page, usually under the main navigation.
  • Use symbols like ">" or "/" to separate links, making the path easy to read.
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