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      Navigation Logo Specifications
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      Navigation Logo Specifications

      • Updated on 02 Sep 2024
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      Introduction

      This user guide provides comprehensive instructions for creating and implementing a navigation logo for your website. A well-designed logo helps enhance your brand identity and improves user experience.

      Logo Specifications

      Dimensions

      • Shape: Square

      • Maximum Size: 300 x 300 pixels

      Background

      • Transparency: The logo must have a transparent background to ensure it integrates well with various website designs.

      File Formats

      • Preferred Format: SVG

        • Advantages:

          • Scalable without loss of quality.

          • Lightweight and ideal for modern web applications.

      • Alternative Formats: PNG or JPEG

        • PNG: Supports transparency, making it a good option for logos.

        • JPEG: Not recommended for transparent backgrounds but can be used if necessary.

      Design Guidelines

      Aesthetic Considerations

      • Simplicity: Aim for a clean and straightforward design that is easily recognizable.

      • Color Scheme: Use colors that align with your overall brand identity to maintain consistency.

      • Legibility: Ensure any text or symbols are clear and easy to read.

      Quality Assurance

      • Resolution: Use high-resolution images to avoid pixelation.

      • Optimization: Compress the file to reduce load times while maintaining quality.

      Implementation Steps

      Adding the Navigation Logo URL

      1. Log into the CMS: Access your content management system.

      2. Navigate to AppCMS: Click on the AppCMS section.

      3. Open Template Builder: Select Template Builder from the menu.

      4. Edit Template: Click on Edit Template to modify your current template.

      5. Access Global Settings: Go to Header Navigation within Global Settings.

      6. Locate Navigation Logo URL Field: Find the Navigation Logo URL field.

      7. Enter the Logo URL: Input the URL of your logo.

      1. Save Changes: Click Publish All to apply the changes.

      Testing the Logo

      ✅ Preview: Check your website on various devices and screen sizes to ensure the logo displays correctly.

      ✅ Check Compatibility: Ensure the logo is visible against different background colors.

      Troubleshooting

      🔰 Logo Not Displaying: Verify that the file format is supported, and the URL is correctly entered.

      🔰 Quality Issues: Confirm that the logo is high resolution and properly optimized.

      🔰 Alignment Problems: Adjust CSS properties if the logo is not aligning correctly in the navigation bar.

      Additional Resources

      For more detailed instructions, refer to the Header Navigation document.

      FAQs

      Q1. What is the best file format for the logo?

      Ans: The preferred format is SVG, but PNG works well for logos that require transparency.

      Q2. Why is a transparent logo important?

      Ans: A transparent background allows the logo to blend seamlessly with different website backgrounds, enhancing visual appeal.

      Q3. What if my logo is larger than 300x300 pixels?

      Ans: Resize the logo to meet the maximum dimension of 300x300 pixels to ensure proper display on the website.

      Q4. How can I ensure my logo displays correctly?

      Ans: Preview the website on multiple devices and screen sizes to check for clarity and visibility.

      Q5. What should I do if the logo doesn’t show up?

      Ans: Check the file format and ensure it is compatible with your CMS. Also, verify that the logo URL is entered correctly.

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