Scannability
The ease with which users can quickly find and understand information on a webpage or document, often enhanced by design elements like headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs.
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Principle of Exemplars
The Principle of Exemplars is an information architecture guideline that uses representative examples to illustrate content categories.
Taxonomy
The practice and science of classification, often used to organize content and information.
Scent Trail
The path or sequence of actions users follow based on information scent to find their desired information.
Content Hierarchy
The organization of content in a way that prioritizes and structures information according to its importance.
Cluster Navigation
A navigation system that groups related links or content into clusters for easier access.
Illusion of Completeness
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.
Information Scent
The cues and hints that users follow to find information online, based on perceived relevance and usefulness.
Layer Cake Pattern
A reading pattern where users scan a page in horizontal stripes, focusing on headings and subheadings.