5 top examples of fixed navigation - and how to use it properly

With tools such as jQuery being widely used we're seeing some new trends across responsive website design. One of these is fixed navigation, where the main navigation elements on a page are fixed in place, whether in the header or one side of the website layout. This type of overall navigation element can be both useful and visually interesting, but avoid making the navigation stick just for the sake of it when you're building the website.

There are many considerations worth practising for a fixed navigation design. What's good for large display sizes, such as a desktop or laptop monitor, may not work on a smaller screen like that of an iPhone. The main interaction is centred on scrolling, so if the page is very long, it may be perfectly suited; but if not, it could feel gratuitous.

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