Web Design & UX

Information Architecture (IA)

Quick Definition

IA organizes content into logical structures that users can understand and navigate.

In context

Strong IA improves both UX and SEO — clear hierarchies help users find content and help search engines understand site structure. Sitemaps, navigation menus, and URL structures all express IA decisions.

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