What is the best practice for skip navigation links?

• A. Place skip navigation links at the bottom of the page.
• B. Hide skip navigation links from assistive technologies.
• C. Place skip navigation links at the top of the page as an anchor.
• D. Include skip navigation links only on the homepage.

Answer: (C)

Skip navigation links should be placed at the very top of every page as an anchor to the main content. This puts the shortcut in reach as soon as a user starts navigating, so keyboard users and screen readers can jump directly to the primary content without having to cycle through headers and menus. The link should target a clearly identified main content region and become visible when focused, ensuring it’s usable even if it’s visually subtle most of the time. It must be accessible to assistive technologies, and it should appear on all pages for a consistent experience. Placing it at the bottom or restricting it to the homepage would require extra tabbing or create an inconsistent experience, which defeats the purpose of a skip link.