Navigation That Makes Sense on Mobile
Mobile navigation is not desktop navigation shrunk down. It's a fundamentally different system built around thumb reach, screen real estate, and discovery behaviors.
Redesign My Navigation →Three navigation patterns compared
The navigation pattern you choose determines where users spend their time and what they can find. Choose based on your catalog depth and user journey.
Search is the most underinvested mobile feature
43% of mobile shoppers use site search. Those who search convert 3× higher than those who browse. Search UX is your biggest conversion opportunity.
Instant Results
Results appear after 2+ characters with 0ms perceived delay using pre-indexed data.
Typo Tolerance
Fuzzy matching handles misspellings. "adiads runninng" finds Adidas running shoes.
Visual Results
Product thumbnails in suggestions, not just text. Increases click-through by 35%.
Recent Searches
Personalized history shown when search opens. Reduces time-to-product by 40%.
Smart notifications that bring shoppers back
Push notifications are the most powerful re-engagement tool in mobile commerce — when used respectfully. Permission rates triple when notifications are requested in context, not on first visit.
- ✓Cart abandonment recovery — 30-min delay notification recovers 8–12% of carts
- ✓Back-in-stock alerts — Opt-in on product pages, high conversion intent
- ✓Price drop notifications — Wishlisted items with personalized threshold
- ✓Order tracking updates — The most opened notification type (94% open rate)
Helping users know where they are
Mobile users lose context easily. Breadcrumbs, back behavior, and scroll position restoration are critical for multi-step journeys.