Should my menus drop down on hover + on click or just on click?

1. Should menus open on hover or click?
2. Why should you avoid drop down menus on navigation?
3. How do I make submenu appear on click instead of hover?
4. When should you use a drop-down menu?

Should menus open on hover or click?

The natural instinct is to click the link to reveal a drop-down menu (if indicated). If the menu is on hover, this is a break in the interaction flow and expecting the user to use and understand a different motion to use your website. Clicking will also navigate to the page, which can break the users train of thought.

Why should you avoid drop down menus on navigation?

Drop-downs can sometimes render a website unusable on an iPhone or Blackberry and can also make life difficult on iPads. Drop-down menus can also encourage "navigation creep" in which the website owners keep adding more and more menu options simply because they can.

How do I make submenu appear on click instead of hover?

In the options: avada options -> menu -> submenu You just have to specify hover / click with the select button. In your layout you can add a menu element on which you apply the wanted options.

When should you use a drop-down menu?

Offering drop-down menus can help users avoid scrolling and can quickly get them access to your site's content. For large websites, drop-down menus can save users time by allowing them to jump down a level or two to get to the content they seek.