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Gopher sites are the classic example of the disadvantages of nested menus, where you sometimes have to open many folders before you hit any content documents. Menus lose their value if they don't carry at least four or five links; text or list-based menu pages can easily carry a dozen links without overwhelming the user or forcing users to scroll through long lists. Having to navigate through many layers of nested menus before you reach any real content is infuriating and unnecessary.
If your Web site is actively growing, the proper balance of menus and pages is a moving target. User feedback (and analyzing your own use of your Web site) can help you decide if your menu scheme has outlived its usefulness or has poorly designed areas. Complex document structures require deep menu hierarchies, but users should never be forced into page after page of menus if direct access is possible. The goal is to produce a well-balanced hierarchical tree that facilitates quick access to information and helps users understand how you have organized things.

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