As an experienced CMS website operation person, I am well aware of the core status of navigation links in website structure and user experience.Each element, from displayed text to hidden attributes, carries the important responsibility of guiding users and optimizing information delivery.Today, let's delve into the functions of 'Display Name' and 'Subtitle Name' in the Anqi CMS navigation settings, which may seem similar but actually serve different purposes.

What is the difference between the 'Display Name' and 'Subtitle Name' of AnQiCMS navigation links?

In the Anqi CMS backend navigation settings, we often see the configuration items 'Display Name' and 'Subtitle Name'.Although they are all related to the text display of navigation links, there is a clear distinction in their functional positioning and practical application scenarios. Understanding and using them well can help us build clearer and more expressive website navigation.

'Display Name': The core identifier of navigation

The display name is the main text of the navigation link and is the most intuitive navigation label that users see on the website front-end.It bears the main responsibility of directing users to a specific page or functional area.When configuring in the background, we can conveniently and flexibly change its content without worrying that it must be identical to the original title of the linked page or category.

For example, a navigation link pointing to the 'About Us' page, its 'display name' can be set directly to 'About Us'.When a user browses a website, they will see and click on this clear text label directly, thereby understanding the purpose of the navigation item.It is like the large letters on a doorplate, clearly telling visitors what place this is.Even if the original name of a product category is long or contains technical terms, we can simplify its "display name" to a phrase that is easier for users to understand, in order to optimize the simplicity of navigation and user experience.

“Subtitle name”：detailed navigation auxiliary information

Compared to this, the 'sub-title name' is an auxiliary text field that does not serve as the main identifier for navigation links, but is intended to provide additional information supplements or multi-dimensional displays for the main title.In the design concept of AnQi CMS, it is mentioned that 'In some navigation displays, it is necessary to show dual titles, for example, if Chinese is displayed, and it is also desired to show English, the corresponding text can be added to the subtitle for front-end display and calling.'This precisely interprets the core value of the 'subheading name'.

Its main application scenarios include:

  • Navigation identifiers for multilingual websitesIn an internationalized website, the main display name can be in Chinese, while the subtitle name can be set in English or other languages, making it convenient for users with different language backgrounds to understand.
  • Provide additional descriptive textWhen the main display name needs to be concise, the subtitle name can be used to add a brief description, feature, or call-to-action phrase, further attracting users or explaining the specific meaning of navigation.For example, the main display name can be "Product", and the subtitle name can be set to "Explore our latest series".
  • Enhance brand or functional featuresSometimes, we may want to highlight a sub-brand of a brand or a unique selling point of a feature in navigation, and the subtitle name can well carry out this task.

It should be noted that whether the 'subheading name' is displayed on the front page and how it is displayed depends entirely on the design of the website template. It is not a default mandatory element but is displayed by the template through specific tags such as{{item.SubTitle}}, innavListThe label usage is reflected and only presented after the call

Both cooperate to optimize user experience and information presentation

The 'Display Name' and 'Subtitle Name' are not substitutes but work together to enhance the quality of website navigation.By using a reasonable combination, we can create a navigation system that is both concise and intuitive, as well as informative.For example, the main display name of a 'news information' column, paired with the subtitle name of 'daily updated industry trends', can give users a deeper understanding of the column before they click on it.

As website operators, we should flexibly use these two functions according to the specific needs of the website, the target audience, and the template support situation.On the basis of ensuring that the main navigation is clear and understandable, provide users with more value through 'subheading name', thereby optimizing the overall user experience and content presentation effect.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I only set the 'sub-title name' in navigation without setting the 'display name'?It is not allowed. "Display name" is the essential core identifier of the navigation link, and it is the main text of the navigation label.And the "sub-title name" is an auxiliary field, which must be attached to a main "display name".If your template supports it, the subtitle name can be used as a supplement to the main title.

2. Why didn't my website front end display after setting the 'Subheading Name'?“Subtitle name” whether it can be displayed on the front page and how it is displayed depends entirely on whether the website template includes the code to call this field.If you have set the 'Subheading Name' in the background but it is not displayed on the front end, it usually means that your template is not designed or called for this field.You need to check if the template file uses such as{{item.SubTitle}}Such tags to render the subheading content.

3. Can the subheading name be used for SEO optimization, for example, by adding keywords?“Subtitle name”is mainly used to enrich the visual information and user experience of the front-end navigation. It usually does not directly affect the search engine ranking like the page title (Title) and description (Description).In some cases, search engines may crawl and index any visible text in the navigation, but its weight is much lower than that of the page's core content and TDK settings.Therefore, it is not recommended to use 'subheading name' as the main SEO keyword stacking area.Clear, user-friendly navigation is its core value.