Site maps have been around for almost as long as the Web itself. They’re a great way to improve your website’s navigation and usability.
Although site maps aren’t used that often by visitors — around 7% of the time, according to Jakob Nielsen — a site map can really save a visitor if they can’t find what they’re looking for using your site’s regular navigation menu.
In this article you’ll explore the concept of site maps, look at some examples, and learn how to design and create a site map for your own website.