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Can a visitor see where this page belongs?

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Breadcrumbs can show the page position within a website.

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Give the page some context.
6 breadcrumb checks.

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Show the page hierarchy
A trail can connect a page to its parent sections.
Website home · Parent section · Current page

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Use meaningful labels
The trail should use names people recognise from the site.
Clear section names · Consistent wording · Useful context

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Link useful parent pages
Give visitors a working route to broader information.
Parent destination · Related section · Working link

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Identify the current page
Make the current position clear in the trail.
Current position · Accessible indication · Clear distinction

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Keep normal navigation useful
A breadcrumb supplements the main routes through the website.
Main navigation · Local context · Connected pages

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Check the actual hierarchy
The trail should reflect the content organisation accurately.
Relevant parent · Correct destination · Accurate page context

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Your checklist
Show the page hierarchy · Use meaningful labels · Link useful parent pages · Identify the current page · Keep normal navigation useful · Check the actual hierarchy

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Use breadcrumbs where they help people orientate.
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