Categories make sense for the primary organizing model, but ideally
you'd let people browse both ways. Maybe have categories as the main
navigational schema but give folks access to an A-Z list as well.
Note that if you do have an A-Z list, a well maintained thesaurus is
essential. (So in Mark's example, under Garbage Pail, you'd have a
"see also" link that points to Dust Bins. You'd also have broader
terms and narrower terms and all that other thesaurusy goodness.)
Leah
On Jun 15, 2008, at 1:57 AM, Mark Canlas wrote:
I would say categories, mainly because 1) that's how other places do
it 2)
items may have different names and thus should be under multiple
letters. Is
it Tape or Adhesive? Is it Trash, Garbage pale, or Dust bin?
Categories are less difficult to get wrong.
On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 3:41 AM, Rony Philip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Hi All,
Here is a clarification:
A portal is being developed for office supplies. It sells many
varities of
products (computers, paper clips, dust bins, charis/ tables, etc).
Which navigational approach is most suited?
1. Alphabetical Navigation: A primary navigation that simply
displays all
the alphabets. When user hovers the mouse on any alphabet, all the
items
related to that particular alphabet is displayed.
2. Categorized Navigation: Group items under different categories
(tab
navigation) like - Electronics, Furniture, Technology, Supplies, etc.
Any better approach?!
Cheers,
Rony
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