Sources of information on Website Information Arcitecture

October 14, 2009

Web Site Information Architecture

Exploring different models for Web Site Information Architecture

Introduction to Website information architecture

Some primers to give you an overview of website information architecture.

Planning your Web site's information architecture - FrontPage - Microsoft Office Online
A Primer on Information Architecture: Navigation » Siolon
Another good primer on website navigation.
Information Architecture for web sites 101 - London web designers (Scratchmedia)
Another introductory look at information architecture and advice on deciding upon an information architecture.
Information Architecture models: Guide to web site navigation patterns - London web designers (Scratchmedia)
Information architecture models broken down to 7 different types with charts of each.
Web Sites and Buildings - London web designers (Scratchmedia)
A comparison demonstrating the similarities between developing a web site information arcitecture and designing a building like architects do.
Information Architecture Tutorial - Webmonkey
An in depth information architecture tutorial that will walk you through developing an information architecture for a sample web site.

Types of Web Site Navigation

Web site navigation styles for a web site will ultimately depend on that site's information architecture.

Usability First: Website Design: Information Architecture
Some tips for creating usable navigational systems.
Navigation models for web sites - London web designers (Scratchmedia)
Web site navigation, broken down into 9 different types.
Navigation Design Showcase | Elements of Design
72 examples of website navigation. With visual examples.

 

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