Using Mobile And Desktop Navigation Patterns On The Public S

Recognizing the Public Header on Every Page

In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, the public website uses a shared header across its main visitor pages. You will usually see this header at the top of the page before you scroll. It gives you a consistent way to move between the homepage, service pages, ERP pages, company type guidance, pricing-related pages, and contact-focused destinations without needing to relearn the layout on each page.

The most important header element is the company logo. The logo acts as a home link, so if you are browsing a service page, an ERP app page, or a company registration page, clicking the logo takes you back to the main public homepage. This is useful when you want to restart your browsing from the top level instead of using the browser’s Back button several times.

You will also find the top navigation links in the same header area. On larger screens, these links appear in a visible menu row. Depending on the page, they may lead to public sections such as services, ERP-related pages, company information, or other marketing pages. On the right side of the header, Sherkety ERP & Website Platform may also show one or more primary action buttons that help you move into a high-interest path, such as contacting the company, requesting a demo, starting a trial, or signing in.

Even when the page body changes completely, the header stays familiar. That means the same navigation pattern follows you from the homepage to ERP app pages like Accounting, Sales & CRM, HR, Purchasing, and Reporting, as well as informational pages such as Company Types.

If you need a refresher on how page-level cues work after you arrive somewhere, see Following Navigation Cues Within Public Page Layouts.

Moving Through Desktop Navigation Menus

On a desktop or laptop screen, Sherkety ERP & Website Platform shows the public navigation in its full horizontal form. This makes it easy to move directly between top-level destinations because the main links are already visible in the header. You do not need to open a side panel or tap a menu icon first.

Use the desktop header like this:

1. Look at the top of the page for the visible navigation row.
2. Click a top-level link to open that section directly.
3. If a menu item includes grouped options, move your pointer over it or click it to reveal additional choices.
4. Select the destination you want, such as an ERP page, a business service page, or a company information page.
5. To move somewhere else, go back to the header and choose another top-level item instead of relying only on the browser Back button.

This pattern is especially helpful when you are comparing pages. For example, you might start on the homepage, open an ERP-related menu item, then choose a page such as Accounting, Sales & CRM, HR, Purchasing, or Reporting. From there, you can return to the header and jump to a different public section, such as company registration guidance or another service area, without retracing every previous page.

When dropdown-style menus are present, think of the top-level item as the category and the revealed links as the specific destinations inside that category. On desktop, these grouped links are designed to be discovered quickly because they stay close to the main menu row.

If you are trying to understand the meaning of those menu groups rather than the desktop behavior itself, see Understanding Service and ERP Menu Paths.

Opening and Using the Mobile Menu

On a phone or smaller tablet, Sherkety ERP & Website Platform switches to a compact header. Instead of showing the full row of navigation links, the header usually keeps the logo visible and replaces the full menu with a menu icon. This helps the page stay clean and readable on smaller screens.

Follow these steps to use the mobile menu:

1. Look at the top of the page for the compact header.
2. Tap the menu icon to open the mobile navigation panel.
3. Review the list of main destinations shown in the panel. These match the same major sections available in the desktop header.
4. If a section contains more links, tap the parent item to expand it and reveal the nested options.
5. Tap the page you want to open.
6. After you choose a destination, close the menu if it does not close automatically by tapping the close icon, tapping outside the panel, or tapping the menu toggle again.

In many mobile layouts, grouped navigation uses an accordion pattern. That means you tap a parent heading once to open its child links and tap again to collapse it. This is easier on touch screens than desktop hover behavior. If you are looking for ERP app pages, company type pages, or service-related pages and do not see them immediately, expand the relevant parent section inside the mobile menu.

The mobile menu is not a different navigation system. It is the same public site structure presented in a smaller, touch-friendly format. Once you know that, it becomes much easier to find the same destinations whether you are browsing on a phone or on a desktop screen.

Using Logo Links and Primary Actions to Reorient Yourself

When you browse deeply through Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, it helps to know which header elements are meant for navigation and which are meant for action. The two most useful anchors are the logo and the primary action buttons.

The logo is your reliable way back to the main public homepage. If you have moved from the homepage into ERP pages, pricing pages, service content, or company type guidance, clicking or tapping the logo gives you a fast reset point. This is especially useful when you feel far from where you started or want to begin a new browsing path.

Primary action buttons work differently from regular navigation links. A standard navigation link usually takes you to another informational page, category, or section. A primary action button is designed to move you into a next-step flow, such as:

• contacting the company
• requesting a demo
• starting a trial
• signing in to the admin area

These actions are usually placed where they are easy to spot, often on the right side of the desktop header or in a prominent area of the mobile header or mobile menu. If you tap one of these actions, expect to leave simple browsing and enter a more focused page or form-based step.

The placement stays consistent across layouts. On desktop, the logo is typically at the left and the action area is at the right. On mobile, the logo remains easy to find, while the action may stay visible in the compact header or appear inside the mobile menu. That stable placement reduces confusion because you always know where to look when you want to go home or take the next step.

Understanding How Navigation Changes Between Desktop and Mobile

The public website in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform is responsive, which means the same pages adjust their layout based on screen size. The navigation does not change its purpose, but it does change its appearance so it remains easy to use on both wide and narrow screens.

On desktop, the header usually shows a full horizontal menu. You can scan several top-level links at once, move between them quickly, and open grouped options directly from the header. This layout works well with a mouse or trackpad because there is enough room for visible menu items and dropdown-style navigation.

On mobile, the header becomes more compact. The visible menu row is hidden, and a menu icon takes its place. The logo usually stays visible, and an important action such as contact, demo, trial, or sign-in may also remain visible or move into the mobile menu depending on available space. Once you open the mobile menu, the same destinations appear in a vertical, touch-friendly format.

Here is the main difference:

If a page suddenly looks simpler or the menu seems to have disappeared, that usually means your screen width has crossed into the mobile layout. You are still on the same Sherkety ERP & Website Platform public site, and the destination structure is still the same. Only the presentation has changed to fit the device.

Fixing Common Navigation Problems on Public Pages

Most public navigation issues in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform are caused by layout changes between desktop and mobile, not by missing pages. If something seems out of place, start by checking how the header is currently displayed.

If you cannot find a menu item, the first thing to check is whether the page has switched into the mobile layout. On a narrower browser window, the full top navigation may disappear and move into the mobile menu. Look for the menu icon in the compact header and open it to reveal the hidden links.

If the logo does not take you where you expected, remember that it returns you to the main public homepage, not necessarily to the section homepage you were just viewing. For example, if you are inside an ERP app page or a company type detail page, the logo acts as a site-wide home shortcut rather than a “back to this category” link.

If dropdown items are difficult to open on a touch device, avoid trying to use desktop-style hover behavior. Instead:

1. Open the mobile menu.
2. Tap the parent section name.
3. Wait for the nested links to expand.
4. Tap the destination from the expanded list.

If the header overlaps content, appears compressed, or behaves unexpectedly after rotating a device or resizing a browser window, refresh the page and test again at a normal screen width. A full-width desktop window should restore the horizontal menu, while a standard phone-sized view should restore the compact mobile header.

For broader help with shared navigation patterns such as drawers and breadcrumbs, see Understanding Breadcrumbs Drawers and Shared Navigation Patterns.

Overview

This page focuses on one practical skill: recognizing that Sherkety ERP & Website Platform uses the same public navigation structure across different screen sizes, even though the header looks different on desktop and mobile. The goal is not to memorize every destination, but to understand how to move confidently when the layout changes.

The public header gives you three main orientation tools:

• the logo, which returns you to the main public homepage
• the main navigation, which leads to public sections such as services, ERP pages, and informational content
• the primary action area, which moves you into higher-intent steps like contacting the company, requesting a demo, starting a trial, or signing in

On larger screens, these options are easier to scan because they appear directly in the header. On smaller screens, the same options are reorganized into a compact format with a menu icon and expandable sections. That responsive behavior is expected and should not be mistaken for a different website or a missing set of pages.

This guide stays focused on header behavior only. It does not repeat page-body navigation cues already covered in Following Navigation Cues Within Public Page Layouts. Instead, it helps you recognize the pattern that stays with you as you move between the homepage, ERP app pages, company type guidance, pricing-related pages, and other public destinations.

Use this guide when you need to answer questions like:

• Why did the menu disappear on my phone?
• Where did the navigation links move?
• What does the logo do from deep inside a section?
• Why does the same page feel different on desktop and mobile?

Once those patterns feel familiar, moving through the public site becomes much faster.

Prerequisites

You do not need admin access or editing permissions to use the public navigation in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform. This guide is for regular visitors browsing the website on a desktop, tablet, or phone.

Before you start, it helps to have:

• access to any public page in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform
• a browser window large enough to test desktop navigation, or a phone-sized screen to test mobile navigation
• basic familiarity with public page layout from Following Navigation Cues Within Public Page Layouts
• a page where the public header is visible, such as the homepage, an ERP app page, a services page, or a company type page

You may want to try both layouts while reading:

• Desktop test: Open the site in a full browser window and look for the horizontal header menu.
• Mobile test: Narrow the browser window or open the site on a phone and look for the compact header with the menu icon.

Keep in mind:

• Public navigation and admin navigation are different. If you are signed in and working in the admin area, this guide does not apply there.
• The exact page content can change, but the shared public header pattern remains the same across public-facing pages.
• Some destinations may appear as direct links on desktop and as expandable sections on mobile.

If you are ready to continue learning how those menu paths lead into specific service and ERP journeys, the next guide is Following Service and Erp Navigation Paths.