What is a Mega Menu?
A mega menu is a powerful navigation tool that helps you organize multiple links and categories in a structured way. Instead of overwhelming customers with long dropdown lists, a mega menu lays out your store’s navigation in a clear, easy-to-use format.
With the right setup, your customers can quickly find the products or collections they’re looking for, improving their shopping experience and boosting your conversions.
Why Use a Mega Menu in Symmetry?
Symmetry makes navigation simple with a full-width mega menu that provides quick and intuitive access to your store’s key pages. Whether you want a classic dropdown or a visually rich layout with images and text, Symmetry has you covered.
Mega Menu Features:
✔ Clean and structured navigation for stores with multiple categories
✔ Support for both text-based and image-based menus
✔ Highlighted links for promotions and featured collections
✔ Optimized layouts for both desktop and mobile
How to Set Up a Mega Menu in Shopify
Step 1: Create a Nested Menu in Shopify
Before setting up your mega menu, you’ll need to create a nested menu in Shopify:
- Go to Shopify Admin > Content > Menus
- Set up a Multi-Layer Structure:
- Layer 1: Main category (e.g., "Women’s Clothing")
- Layer 2: Subcategories (e.g., "Dresses," "Tops")
- Layer 3: Product links or further breakdowns
Step 2: Enable the Mega Menu in Symmetry
- Open the Theme Editor
- Click on the Header section
- Select your Main Navigation Menu
Step 3: Customize Your Mega Menu
- Menu Alignment: Choose Left, Center, or Underneath
- Featured Links: Highlight important links (e.g., "Sale" or "New Arrivals")
- Theme Settings: Customize the look and feel with Theme Settings > Colors
How to Set Up Menu Promotions
Mega menus are more than just navigation, they're also a great way to highlight sales, new arrivals, or special promotions. Symmetry lets you add two types of menu promotions:
1. Small Menu Promotions
Best for: Announcing new collections, sales, or featured products
✅ Displays as small banners inside the menu
✅ Available in vertical column or carousel layout
Pro Tip: Want an image-only navigation? Create a heading link (e.g., "Brands") and add four small menu promotions under it.
2. Wide Menu Promotions
Best for: Showcasing major promotions or highlighting key categories
✅ Uses the full width of the menu for maximum visibility
✅ Ideal for big announcements or product spotlights
How to Add Menu Promotions:
- Open Theme Editor > Go to Header Section
- Click Add Block
- Choose Small Menu Promotion or Wide Menu Promotion
- Upload your image and link it to the relevant page
Optimizing the Mobile Menu in Symmetry
A great shopping experience doesn’t stop at desktop, your mobile navigation needs to be just as smooth. Symmetry offers a mobile-friendly menu designed for easy browsing on smaller screens.
How to Set Up a Mobile Menu
- Open the Theme Editor and click on Header
- Choose a dedicated Mobile Menu
- Go to Shopify Admin > Content > Menus
- Click Add Menu
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Enable Parent Link Behavior
- Decide if clicking a parent link opens the next menu layer or navigates to another page
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Add Featured Products to the Mobile Menu
- Create a single-layer menu with direct product links
- Select Enable Featured Products to showcase bestsellers or sale items
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Why Aren’t My Menu Promotions Showing?
- Ensure that the images are attached to the menu items
- Check that your menu structure is correct
- Try clearing your theme cache and refreshing
Can I Show Menu Promotions in Multiple Languages?
Yes! Shopify’s multi-language settings allow you to display menu promotions in different languages.
Why Is My Active Link Underline Showing on Multiple Links?
If an underline appears on more than one link, it might be because the same page is linked in multiple places. Review your menu structure and adjust accordingly.
Final Thoughts
A well-structured mega menu doesn’t just improve navigation, it creates a better shopping experience and increases conversions. Whether you're organizing product categories, featuring promotions, or optimizing for mobile, Symmetry’s mega menu gives you the flexibility to build an intuitive and engaging storefront.
Start building your mega menu today and make navigation effortless for your customers!
