Dual Navigation Menus (Sidebar + Top Menu) for Simplero Sites
Elsa Bonafonte
Hi Simplero team,
I’d love to request a feature that would significantly improve navigation, usability, and scalability for content-rich Simplero sites.
Please add the option to enable dual navigation menus on sites:
- A primary top navigation menu (global navigation)
- A secondary left-side menu (sidebar) for contextual or content-specific navigation
This structure is already used successfully by platforms such as Mighty Networks, Kajabi, Circle, and other modern learning and community platforms.
Why this matters: As Simplero sites grow — with multiple programs, memberships, libraries, blog posts, and resources — navigation becomes increasingly challenging for users.
A dual-menu system would allow:
- Clear separation between global navigation (Home, Programs, Community, About, Account)
- And contextual navigation (modules, lessons, categories, resources, internal sections)
- Reduced cognitive load and overwhelm for users
- Faster access to content without excessive scrolling
- A much better experience on desktop and tablet, especially for educational platforms
Suggested implementation
- Toggle to enable/disable sidebar menu per site or per page
- Ability to choose what appears in the sidebar:
- Page sections
- Course modules
- Custom links
- Sticky sidebar option
- Responsive behavior (collapsible sidebar on mobile)
This feature would make Simplero significantly more competitive for creators running complex educational ecosystems, certifications, and long-term memberships, while improving clarity and user experience for students and members.
Thank you for considering this request — I truly believe it would add a lot of value to the platform.
Warm regards,
Elsa
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