2 Information Architecture Determine the mission/purpose of the websiteSell (e-Commerce)InformEntertainSocial NetworkingHybridDefine goals of the siteDefine target audienceExamine competitive sitesWWW
3 Information Architecture Identify the content of the websiteTextGraphicsVideo, Audio, AnimationFormsDetermine website structure and navigationLinearWebbedHierarchical
4 Linear Structure Users view pages one at a time in a specific order. Topics are arranged in chronological, alphabetical, or series specific order.Pages have links to the next page and back to previous or index page only.Used for pages that need to be read or completed in a specific order.Step-by-step learningPresentationsOnline orders
5 Webbed Structure Allows users to jump to any page on the website Used for sites with a few inter-related pagesThe order of the viewing doesn’t matter.Must be consistent or user will get confusedNavigation bars or menus are included on all pages.
6 Hierarchical Structure Looks like a family tree or like a chain of command.Used to organize large amounts of information with categories and subcategoriesBest way to organize complex bodies of information.
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