Mega drop down menus tested to be more efficient for large scale websites. I decided to experiment with different ways of implementing this technique and would like to share how I achieved this method.
While in the process of redesigning 4wheelparts.com, I decided to explore new methods of working with our huge number of inventory and categories. I did some research and noticed a new trend for ecommerce sites in having what they call "mega drop down menus".
Magento Mega Menu Features:
Display categories and corresponding sub-categories in different columns which are classified clearly.
Easily select Main category of menu's item on a user-friendly interface
Able to restrict sub-categories and level of category on one menu. Allow and disallow which category to display within the dropdown menu
Able to add thumbnail image of each category to the dropdown menu
Able to display whatever content format within the dropdown menu, such as video, flash, html…
Attached Editor makes it possible to process content with a peace of mind using available tools
Allow to insert whatever widgets (similar to widget insertion of a CMS page)
Broaden the option to add widget to select any products to insert into the dropdown menu
Support dynamic URL usage in the Editor
Allow to insert images into the dropdown menu
Able to add, delete, edit, re-arrange the menu's order without any difficulties
Easy to manage and customize the dropdown menu
Possible to add static content to display in line with the list of sub-menus (changeable position: above, below, left, right in accordance with the sub-menus)
Manage the navigation of the menu flexibly
Able to assign menu's item to different stores
Able to select time duration to display the menu's item
Able to add class to the menu's item (supports developer to edit style of the menu)
Plenty available themes to select (7 themes available, more updates to come)
This is not an attempt to create a mega list of tools for CSS developers; only few but really useful tools have been selected and placed under appropriate categories. If you see that a really useful tool has been missed, please feel free to share the link in comments.
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