Information Architecture (18 articles)
4 new information architecture trends: the future of IA for 2022
Information architecture isn’t quite as static as the brick and mortar architecture that progresses at a comparative snail’s pace. The online world continues to swerve, shift and change at breakneck…Continue reading
Apr 19, 2022•7 min read
4 types of website structure examples (& how to use them)
The internet and its websites are an invaluable source of information shared by the world; access to them is even considered a human right by the UN. Naturally, different types…Continue reading
Apr 14, 2022•9 min read
Information architecture vs sitemap what’s the difference?
Right off the bat, you should know that information architecture, or IA for short, and sitemaps are both crucial for your website’s success. To answer the big question you may…Continue reading
Feb 08, 2022•8 min read
Website information architecture design strategy examples (& best tools)
It’s pretty well documented that the internet industry as a whole has a love affair with acronyms and naming things in weird ways. Sometimes very direct; other times, we end…Continue reading
Jan 25, 2022•12 min read
Website Architecture: Users vs. Googlebot & What the Pros Think
Since the beginning of the internet, website developers and webmasters have tried to please search engine bots with various forms of keyword and linking strategies; from keyword stuffing to an emphasis on backlinks to a website. But website content hasn’t been the only victim of these tactics, as design and development, website architecture and site navigation have been impacted by what’s now considered black hat search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.Continue reading
Jun 19, 2019•12 min read
Audience Language Should Guide Your Information Architecture
When you’re tackling a new website built or redesign, and it’s time to think about your site’s navigation and information architecture, keep your audience language, literacy, and understanding in top of mind.Continue reading
Sep 26, 2018•6 min read
Here’s How to Keep Your FAQ Page from Becoming A Graveyard
Are you thinking of including an FAQ page on your next website project? There’s a good chance you are. The frequently asked questions page is a common feature of many websites – regardless of the industry. They serve as a single place for a website user to find answers to all the common questions they might have about your product, services, organization or other relevant topics. They make it easy for website users; but unfortunately, they are seldom executed correctly.Continue reading
Jun 12, 2018•8 min read
How To Plan Large Websites With Less Stress
So, you’ve been asked to build a website, and it’s far from small. At this point, the question isn’t “how will you build it,” it’s “how will you plan it.” Slickplan understands how hard it can be to plan large websites, and thankfully, has many tools to help you do just that.Continue reading
Feb 01, 2018•8 min read