A site map is a visual representation of a website’s structure, including each different area of the site, connected by lines. The lines show the semantic relationships between the areas of the site and
may also represent navigation, but don’t have to. A site map shows
how all the information on the website fits together. It provides the project team with one view of how the site will be constructed. Navigation, which may be a major component of site maps, can be fraught
with political and design controversy, and site maps allow project teams to work through these issues. A site map should be created toward the beginning of the design process.
Site maps (or “Blueprints”) show the relationships between pages and other content
components, and can be used to portray organization, navigation, and labeling systems. The site map displays the “shape” of the information space in overview, functioning as a condensed map for site
developers and users respectively.
Site map for CPIP web site
