Information Architecture (19 articles)

• 4 Information Architecture Trends You’ll See in 2020

  Every year, new trends emerge in technology, and information architecture is no different. In fact, over the past few years, interfaces have evolved to keep pace with innovation. As technology continues to provide new ways for people to consume content, information architects must continue to create optimal ways to do so.Continue reading

  • Information Architecture

  Jan 04, 2020•4 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

  • Information Architecture

  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

  • Information Architecture

  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

  • Information Architecture
  • User Experience

  Jun 12, 2018•8 min read
• Creating Website Structures that Are Built to Last

  Website structures are the first step to building incredible information architecture, something that separates good websites from awesome experiences.Continue reading

  • Information Architecture
  • Sitemaps

  Mar 21, 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

  • Information Architecture

  Feb 01, 2018•8 min read
• Help Center Info Architecture – The Who, What, When, and Why

  If you think your help center is merely a collection of articles, now is the time to upgrade your thinking. A well-organized knowledge base can help your audience not only find the information they need but also stay engaged with your website longer. It’s more than the answers you provide, it’s about how you provide those answers. Continue reading

  • Information Architecture

  Jan 24, 2018•8 min read
• 10 Tips for an SEO-Friendly, Easy to Navigate Website

  Nowadays, it is easy for many websites to focus solely on search engine optimization, yet ensuring easy navigation on your website is more important than many people realize. To the surprise of some, website navigation and SEO optimization go hand in hand, because easily navigable sites are easier to understand by search engines. Plus, when search engines understand your site’s navigation, they are more likely to display it to the qualified end-users searching for your keywords.Continue reading

  • Information Architecture

  Jan 09, 2018•8 min read