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An
important tip to remember every now and then is that people visit the
site checking out for some information. These Surfers can be
an
unforgiving lot. Once they found things useful for them in a site they
would definitely visit every now and then.
The
reason why site
maps are indispensable is due to its helpfulness in letting the surfers
understand the site program and plan and therefore, speed up the way to
onset to what the site will be showcasing. This is a part of
the
website created where the edifice of a web site can be visible to a
surfer or visitor. These visitors can choose the link to where they
want to surf with just a touch of the mouse of keyboard.
Here
are Significant key pointers of a good site map, which helps visitors
at finding information faster on a web site:
- The
site map should be the simplest page on the web site.
- Keep
the name "Site Map" so those visitors won't be having a hard time
looking for it.
- Always avoid
"dynamic" site maps. Those in which the visitors have to find their way
easily to get hold of information.
- If
the site map is list of text links, use the TITLE attribute of the
anchor tag and include keywords inside it.
- Putting
a sentence describing the page contents below the link for that page on
a site map is always good.
- It
should not be the primary navigation on the web site it should
complement it.
- It
is very important that there is a link to the site map page and all
pages should carry this link. The site map link can be combined with
other links in the main menu on the web site or placed at a section on
the web page from which is it clearly seen.
- Other
important factors on a web site should complement site maps. For
example, the link color for visited links should be different from that
of not yet visited links so that visitors have a clear idea which pages
they have already seen and thus, save time.
In
addition to
the advantages a site map showcase to "living" surfers, it is also
significant for robot surfers from search engines . As a web developer
should be aiming to get all visible pages on the web site found in the
search engine database. As expected a site map, from one page to
another, should carry links to all, it is an ideal form to submit to
search engines . Submission of the site map to a search engine might
help in getting all web pages indexed quickly by the search engine. I
may be incorrect since I have no data to support this point but it just
seems logical. However, on a similar note, there is still a limit to
all the information that a search engine could provide a visitor. For
example, if there?s a page which is not found in the directory program
of the web site, it will not be detected other search engines. With
this in mind, another importance of a site map it tells the search
engine instantly to go to a specifc page rather than scouting through
the links.
Two
important questions:
- Will the
website appear as it was planned even for robots?
- Are
the pages exact and effectively designed?
Having
a site map assists the creator in planning the site before he can even
start creating it. Once the pages have been decided, the whole thing
becomes simpler and the web pages designs are easily matched to the
creator?s ideas.
There are 5 important
tips in making a good site map:
Good
Site Must-Have 1
The
logo should be linked to the website homepage.
Good Site Must-Have 2
The
Site map must be place either on top or on the upper left, under the
header. Unless everything?s in order already and sure about
the
design, never try to alter or make changes for a while.
Good Site Must-Have 3
There
must be a congenial way to go around searching the web site.
Do
not place the site map in a location that is different from one page to
another, like if it is placed horizontally on one page, it should be
placed horizontally on the rest of the other pages. However,
the
case is different if it is a navigation system for a
homepage.
This could differ in homepages.
Good
Site Must-Have 4
Additionally,
the logo of the homepage should be linked with a ?HOME? or
any
equivalent sign for easy work around or navigation. There
should
also be a ?contact us,? ?about our site,? pages to be visited.
Good Site Must-Have 5
The
golden rule for a good site map is that the number of a visitor?s
clicks should be leading him every step of the way and not jumping to
other pages. It is required that the move should be as easy,
reliable and above all, very user-friendly.Copyright
© Ferdinand Martinez
About
the Author
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Ferdinand
Martinez is the owner of the HomeBiz-Resources
Website. To
find the best home based business
ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home
visit:
http://www.HomeBiz-Resources.com
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