When creating a website, organizing your navigation is essential for both usability and accessibility. By grouping navigation links inside a nav element, you clearly indicate to users and assistive technologies where the main navigation areas are located. This structure also helps search engines and screen readers understand the purpose of these links, making your site easier to navigate for everyone. For structured menus, it is best practice to use lists—typically unordered lists (ul)—to present your navigation links in a logical and organized manner.

To further improve accessibility, provide skip links at the top of your page. A skip link allows keyboard and screen reader users to jump directly to the main content, bypassing repeated navigation menus. This makes your site more user-friendly for people who rely on assistive technology. While ARIA roles such as role="navigation" can be used, semantic HTML elements like nav are usually sufficient and preferred, as they are natively recognized by browsers and assistive devices.