A new method for designing a sitemap

Abstract

Sitemap is a tool used by web designers to increase the accessibility of their site's information. The significance of sitemaps lies in providing their users with an overview of the contents of the website. In this article, a new method for designing a sitemap, which is based on different users need, is proposed. The customers of websites are usually at least one or two groups with specific information needs, needing to be provided with more help. In this proposed method, the requirements of these groups are first defined, and scenarios for moving through the site's pages are also recommended. These scenarios guide users to the right pages in a high level of quality (speed, ease of access and desirability of information). Each scenario leads to a page of website and may mark the other pages in its path. Using our designed sitemap, a proper understanding of the sitemap is expected. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.