How to Create a Site Map for a Web Page

A site map works much like a Table of Contents (see 'How to Add a Table of Contents to a Web Page'). Use a Site Map if you have a large site with many different pages and target links (see 'How to Add a Target Link to a Web Page'). This tutorial requires a basic knowledge of HTML (see 'How to Learn HTML') or a web design application (see 'How to Choose a Web Design Application').

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Create a Site Map using a word-processing program or a sheet of paper. Be sure to include all pages and necessary target links.
2. Start a text-editing program, such as EditPad or Notepad. Open the page where the Site Map will be located, or create a new page for the Site Map.
3. Position the cursor at the insertion point.
4. Copy and paste the Site Map from the word-processing program, or type it in manually.
5. Link to each referenced page or target link using the command. Be sure to close the command with .
6. Save the page and preview it in a browser. Check all links to make sure they are valid.
7. Upload the page to your website and re-check the links.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a Table of Contents, navigation bar or buttons on your web site, be sure to update them to include the Site Map.
• Some web design applications, such as Microsoft FrontPage and Macromedia Dreamweaver, have tutorials or built-in commands for creating a Site Map. Check your web design application's Help file for more information.
• Visit the Site Map on your favorite sites for ideas on how to create and organize your site map.
• Always verify your links and make sure the pages you are linking to are current.