This page is about information architecture.

• Information architecture is about dividing up site content, so visitors can find what they want.
• Most sites use hierarchies. You should choose categories that make sense to visitors.
• A structure map shows the hierarchy.
• A site map shows the structure of a site in one place.

A Web site’s framework is a skeleton that helps it meet its goals.

The main parts of a framework are information architecture, page layout, and look and feel.