Community Center navigation upgrade

[Quincy]

Hi hosts, 

We are excited to share that we have updated the Community Center to enhance the site's navigation. 

What’s changing?

We have introduced a new navigation bar on the left side of the Community Center – this new system makes it easier to navigate between topics.

What does the new navigation feature?

• All your favourite topics are now nested under the navigation menu.
• The menu persists across the site, making it easy to navigate back and forth between topics and threads. 
• The menu options open and collapse depending on your preference.

What sections are included in the navigation?

We have expanded the structure by adding new sections with their corresponding boards for seamless navigation. The new sections include the following:

Most Popular: displays top discussions across all community topics right on the homepage carousel. 

Homes: discussion boards related to hosting accommodations.

• Ask about your listing
• Advice on your space
• Support with your bookings 
• Help with your business 
• Community Guides
• Host Circle 
• Community Cafe 

Airbnb: updates and resources from Airbnb

• Airbnb updates
• Community Guidelines 
• Resource Center
• Help Center 
• Local Host Clubs

A few extra features we added

When you’re on a specific topic or area, the relevant menu now gets highlighted as seen in the GIF below:

We’ve also added a breadcrumb trail, visible at the top of each page. Breadcrumbs help you trace your path across the site and easily keep track of where you are on the website.

We hope you enjoy these enhancements to the Community Center. Please feel free to share your feedback on the new navigation upgrade below.

Thank you everyone

Note: If the Community Center does not display correctly, you can clear your browser’s cache, and the issue will likely be resolved.

[Ahmed1048]

Hi @Quincy ,

Thanks for the update! The new side navigation feels cleaner and more intuitive. I especially like the persistent menu and breadcrumbs, makes jumping between topics much easier. Great improvement overall!

[Bhumika]

Hi @Ahmed1048 , thanks for your kind feedback. I am glad to hear you find the new improvement more intuitive! 😃

[Tara0]

Hi @Bhumika In answer to your DM, no problems here, I can navigate easily. I'm using Mac OS and Chrome if that helps to know.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Tara0 , it's useful to know especially with the browser and OS that it's mostly working as intended on different platforms.  Thank you for sharing! 🌻

[Jamie600]

I luv it!  It is so easy to navigate. Thank you! 😍

[Bhumika]

Thank you @Jamie600 😍 

Is there any particular bit that you liked the most and think would be super helpful to hosts?

Regards,

[Jamie600]

I think the new Airbnb Community layout is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive! 😍 With the topics clearly listed on the left side of the screen, it’s easier than ever to find exactly what I'm looking for or jump into conversations that matter to ME.

Posting and participating are seamless, which makes it super simple for hosts, like me,  to stay engaged, and that means more helpful insights, support, and great feedback from our fellow hosts.

It's such a smart design that can make it easier to bring the community together! 🙌

[Bhumika]

Thanks for the lovely feedback @Jamie600 ! I am glad to hear how it's going to be more effective and easier for hosts now.

Regarding following the conversations you're interested in, did you know you can also subscribe to a topic of your interest on the CC? 😍 Do let me know if you haven't really explored that— I will share an image on how you can subscribe topics!

Best,

[Helen427]

@Quincy @Bhumika @Emilie @Airbnb @Stephanie and all Community Centre members, who and how many were consulted and included for feedback to these pending and then changes who may not have 2020 Eyesight vision?

Perfect to have a left hand column for those with strong Left hand vision however but not so great unfortunately, and perhaps an oversight this change has occurred without factoring into account those who may perhaps already be disadvantaged in whatever manner.

Perhaps we would all benefit from walking in others shoes, including those who may be marginalized in whatever way - as in a visual impairment or a disability when we do things taken for granted.

Sometimes in life we all need to think of how others who may live in a different world to our own may feel when designing and changing and navigating Websites.

Thanks

[Andrea6232]

Buongiorno @Quincy  I had to clear cache but then everything was working, excellent job! 😀