Oldalláncáraáltalában

Oldalláncáraáltalában is a neologism in Hungarian used in discussions of web navigation and information architecture to describe a typical chain of interconnected web pages that a user or automated agent follows to reach a target resource. The term is not widely attested in dictionaries and is primarily used in theoretical or instructional contexts.

Etymology: The word is built from oldal (page), lánc (chain), -ára (allative suffix conveying “onto/on”) and általában (generally). As a constructed term, it signals a pattern rather than a standard technical term.

Definition and scope: It denotes a generally linear sequence of pages linked to one another, where each page links to the next in a way that guides the user toward a goal, such as a product page or a document.

Characteristics: It emphasizes typical depth and internal linking structure, including homepage origins, navigational menus, breadcrumb trails, and content interlinks that create a path with limited detours.

Applications: Used in information architecture and user experience discussions to analyze navigation efficiency, click depth, and crawlability by search engines; can inform design decisions to streamline paths.

Examples: A common pattern is Home page -> Category page -> Product page -> Checkout. A content site might follow Home -> Topic index -> Article page.

Limitations: The construct is a simplification; real user paths are non-linear and influenced by search results, external links, and personalized content.

See also: information architecture, hyperlink, click depth, navigation design.