The bottom section of a webpage, typically containing navigation links, copyright information, and secondary content like contact details or social links. Footers provide a sense of closure and catch visitors who've scrolled through all content. Design footers to be useful—include key links users might need after reading your page.

The top section of a webpage, typically containing the logo, main navigation, and key actions like sign-in buttons. Headers establish brand identity and provide consistent navigation across all pages. Design headers to be useful without overwhelming—users should find what they need without excessive visual competition.

The system of links and menus that helps users find content and move through a website. Good navigation is consistent, clearly labeled, and reflects user mental models about site structure. Test navigation with real users to ensure your labels and organization make sense to your audience.

The primary navigation links typically placed in the site header, providing access to main sections. Header navigation should prioritize the most important destinations while remaining uncluttered. Design mobile variations carefully, often using hamburger menus to save space.

An expanded dropdown navigation revealing multiple categories, links, and sometimes images in a large panel. Mega menus work well for sites with extensive content hierarchies like e-commerce or documentation. Design mega menus carefully to avoid overwhelming users with too many options.

A vertical navigation or content panel typically positioned at the page edge, common in dashboards and documentation. Sidebars provide persistent access to navigation while leaving room for main content. Design sidebars to collapse gracefully on smaller screens.

Framer layout templates help teams reuse global structure across pages, keeping navigation, footers, and shared layout behavior consistent while each page keeps its own content.

In Framer, route prefetching helps visitors move between pages with less waiting by preparing linked destinations before they are clicked.