Creating a page does not automatically place it in your website’s navigation menu. If you want visitors to easily find a page, you may need to manually add it to a menu.

This guide walks through adding, removing, and organizing menu items safely.

Before You Begin

Make sure:

• The page has already been created.

• You know which menu location you want to update (Primary, Footer, etc.).

• You understand that menu changes affect all visitors immediately.

Menus control navigation only. Removing a page from a menu does not delete the page itself.

Step 1: Open the Menu Editor

To edit menus:

1. Click Appearance in the left-hand menu.

2. Click Menus.

3. Select the correct menu from the dropdown (if multiple menus exist).

If your site uses the newer Site Editor, navigation may be edited inside the Editor under Navigation instead.

If unsure, confirm before making changes.

Step 2: Add a Page to the Menu

To add a page:

1. In the left panel, find the Pages section.

2. Click View All if needed.

3. Check the box next to the page.

4. Click Add to Menu.

The page will appear at the bottom of the menu list on the right.

Step 3: Position the Page

After adding the page:

• Drag and drop it into the correct position.

• Move it up or down to reorder.

• Drag slightly to the right to make it a dropdown (sub-item).

For example:

Government

    Departments

    Agendas & Minutes

Departments would be indented under Government.

Step 4: Save the Menu

After making changes:

• Click Save Menu.

If you forget this step, your changes will not appear on the live site.

Step 5: Confirm on the Live Site

After saving:

1. Visit the live website.

2. Check the navigation.

3. Click the new menu item.

4. Confirm it loads the correct page.

5. Test dropdowns if applicable.

Always verify both desktop and mobile views.

How to Remove a Page from the Menu

To remove a page from the menu:

1. Locate the menu item on the right side.

2. Click the small arrow to expand it.

3. Click Remove.

4. Click Save Menu.

The page will no longer appear in navigation, but it will still exist in the Pages list.

Reordering Menu Items

To change order:

• Drag and drop the menu item.

• Release it in the desired location.

• Save the menu.

The order you see in the menu editor matches the order visitors see.

Changing Menu Labels

Sometimes you want the menu text to be different from the page title.

To change the label:

1. Expand the menu item.

2. Edit the Navigation Label field.

3. Save the menu.

This changes how the link appears in the menu without changing the actual page title.

Example:

Page title: “Residential Roofing Services”

Menu label: “Roofing”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Forgetting to click Save Menu

• Adding the page to the wrong menu

• Creating unintended dropdown levels

• Removing an item without checking mobile navigation

• Confusing removing from menu with deleting the page

Menus only control navigation visibility.

Best Practices for Menu Updates

• Keep top-level items limited (5–7 is ideal)

• Use dropdowns sparingly

• Use short, clear labels

• Avoid overly long menu text

• Review on mobile after changes

Simple menus improve user experience.

A Safe Workflow for Menu Changes

1. Add the page.

2. Position it correctly.

3. Save the menu.

4. Test the link.

5. Review mobile layout.

Taking a moment to test prevents navigation errors.

Summary

To add a page to the menu:

• Go to Appearance → Menus.

• Select the correct menu.

• Add the page.

• Position it.

• Click Save Menu.

To remove a page:

• Expand the item.

• Click Remove.

• Save the menu.

Menus control how visitors move through your website, so changes should be made carefully and tested afterward.