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website navigation structure wireframe planning UX layout

In the first phase of this project, we worked with Montana Digital Academy to define strategy, audience, and content priorities.

But strategy alone doesn’t create a successful website.

For large, content-heavy websites, the real challenge is turning that strategy into a clear, scalable website navigation structure-one that helps users find what they need quickly while keeping the site manageable long-term.

In this case study, we’ll walk through how we designed a mega menu navigation system to organize more than 80 pages, support multiple audiences, and create a seamless user experience across four distinct programs.

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Website redesign consultation planning session with UX and content strategy discussion

Most website redesigns fail before design ever begins, and it usually comes down to one thing: lack of strategy.

When organizations start thinking about a new website, they often jump straight into design decisions.

What will it look like?
How modern will it feel?
Can we make it “better” than what we have now?

But a successful website redesign strategy doesn’t start with visuals—it starts with clarity.

Without a clear understanding of your audience, content, and structure, even the best design can lead to confusing navigation, missed conversions, and costly rework.

At Bear Web Design, every project begins with a strategic website consultation focused on strategy, structure, and long-term performance. Recently, we guided Montana Digital Academy through this exact process, making it a strong example of what organizations can expect before design even begins.

This post kicks off a behind-the-scenes series that walks through that process step by step.

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