Is the vertical left hand menu obsolete?

So, the vertical left hand menu is not obsolete (especially for web applications). Save this answer.

1. What is a disadvantage of vertical navigation?
2. Should a web site deviate from the standard horizontal navigation across the top or vertical navigation down the left side?
3. Why are menus on the left?
4. What is vertical menu?

What is a disadvantage of vertical navigation?

The main drawback to using vertical navigation compared to horizontal navigation is that it takes up more space and, as a result, there is less room available for content. Vertical navigation usually results in pages with a lower content-to-chrome ratio than horizontal navigation.

Should a web site deviate from the standard horizontal navigation across the top or vertical navigation down the left side?

Mistake #1: Non-Standard Style

Visitors expect to find horizontal navigation across the top or vertical navigation down the left side. Putting your navigation in standard places makes your site easier to use. That means a lower bounce rate, more pages per visit and higher conversions.

Why are menus on the left?

The hamburger menu icon was first introduced in the early days of the web (when we did not design for mobile screens), and it was usually placed in the top-left corner of the screen. This was because the top-left corner was the traditional location for the menu bar.

What is vertical menu?

All the content is visible Vertical menus allow you to list all of your website's pages along the side of the page, while in a horizontal menu many of the website's pages are hidden from view in drop down menus. This makes vertical menus easier for website navigation and a great option for long, single-page websites.