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Pagination works better on websites where users are looking for specific pieces of content. Whereas infinite scroll is better suited for websites where you want users to discover and explore the content available. Infinite scroll is also much more effective for mobile devices.
- Should you use infinite scroll?
- When should you not use pagination?
- Why is pagination better?
- How do you decide when to use infinite scroll or pagination in IOS?
Should you use infinite scroll?
Infinite scrolling typically works best for situations where users will want to scroll through homogeneous items with no particular task or goal in mind — for example, entertainment, news, or social media.
When should you not use pagination?
If your pagination system is too large, a search engine might exhaust its scanning on your navigation pages, and miss pages containing the content you want users to find. To avoid this issue, don't use more pages than you need — each page of content should provide significant value to visitors (and search engine bots).
Why is pagination better?
Pros of pagination
Page-by-page navigation allows the user to remember the location of an item. The visitors might remember the approximate location, but the numbered links will help them get to the necessary page faster. Pagination is good for commercial sites and applications.
How do you decide when to use infinite scroll or pagination in IOS?
While pagination works well for end users who have an end destination or desired outcome, infinite scroll is best for users who are looking to explore content, like on a social media site.
