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1. hunnsdon
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   I have successfully set up a custom menu and added a replacement link for a page so that it is available on the top-level navigation menu. I have then placed child pages under this link so that I have a placeholder for the child pages. As so:

   About Us
   Profile
   Qualifications
   Testimonials

   There are several issues regarding:

   1. Will this correctly work with search engines?

   2. Sitemap shows all pages, including blank one

   3. What is the best way to achieve a navigation link to child pages without having a blank main page, as in “About Us” page and keeping search engines happy.

2. vtxyzzy
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   3. What is the best way to achieve a navigation link to child pages without having a blank main page, as in “About Us” page and keeping search engines happy.

   Here is a link to an article that may help:

   http://wordpress.mcdspot.com/2011/07/26/non-clickable-item-in-a-wp-custom-menu/

3. Digital Raindrops
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   Here is a screenshot of how to do this.

   HTH

   David

4. hunnsdon
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   Thank you to both: vtxyzzy and David

   This does work, but still leaves the problem of the original blank page "About Us" that appears in the sitemap. I can see only one way to avoid this, but I'm not sure how this affects seo and search engines!

   If I were to remove the blank page, the sitemap wouldn't be correct.

   SOLUTION:
   Disable that particular link in the sitemap (not sure how?) so as to preserve navigation hierarchy/structure.

5. vtxyzzy
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   Just fill in some content for the About page, possibly with links to the other pages.

6. hunnsdon
   Member
   Posted 1 year ago #
   

   Yes vtxzzy

   That would have been the option if I wanted a page that was available and with content. As it is I do not.

   thanks

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