Website Architecture by SY Web Design

Information architecture (IA) is the approach you take to structure and navigation on your website. This is always something to consider when designing a website or performing a face-lift to an existing one. This will have an impact on how you start the design of your site. Each site has a lot of variables to ease, usage and flow with respect to the industry it will be focused for. This is a crucial focus point for all websites; many “hack” companies have the same cookie cutter look and feel for all their clients. We take the time to look into the best solution for your site. Below we have listed some characteristics to think about in the design of a great site!

Layout

Flat

Index

Strict Hierarchy

Multi-dimensional Hierarchy

Search

Intro 

Breadcrumb Trail 

Horizontal Top Bar 

Horizontal Top & Vertical Side Bar 

Paging

Site Map

Task Flow

Wireframe

Website Objectives

User Groups

Content Requirements

Site Map

Task Flow

Wireframe

Benefits

Clarifies Fuzzy Ideas

Defines Measurable Goals

Satisfies User Needs

Saves Money & Time

Sells Your Idea

It’s Productive

Downfalls

Doing It All Can Be Redundant

Color Wastes Time

Functionality Isn’t Perfect

Conclusion

Sidebar Components