CRO & Landing Pages
Should Ecommerce Landing Pages Have Navigation?
Removing navigation can keep users focused on the offer. Keeping navigation can increase trust and let customers explore the brand. The right choice depends on the page and traffic.
No navigation can work for focused campaigns
A dedicated promotion or one-product funnel may benefit from reducing unrelated exits.
Ecommerce customers often want reassurance
They may want to check:
- reviews
- About
- shipping
- returns
- other products
- contact information
A page that traps them can feel less trustworthy.
Mobile makes this more sensitive
A full navigation bar can consume valuable space. A compact menu can preserve access without distracting from the CTA.
Test actual outcomes
Removing navigation may increase immediate conversion and reduce average order value if customers stop exploring complementary products. It can also increase bounce if the page lacks trust.
Do not treat “remove all navigation” as a CRO law. Decide whether exploration helps or hurts this specific buying journey.
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