The Site Map articulates the information architecture and navigation flow of the RAISE Manifesto website. It guides content organization and ensures that all components work together to deliver a coherent user experience.
RAISE Manifesto Website Structure
Overview
The RAISE Manifesto website has evolved from a single-page site to a multi-page structure that includes example projects. This site map documents the organization and navigation flow of the entire site.
Site Structure
RAISE Manifesto Website
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├── / (Homepage)
│ ├── Header
│ │ └── Site title, version, last updated date
│ │
│ ├── Manifesto Content
│ │ ├── Introduction
│ │ ├── Core Principles
│ │ └── Methodology
│ │
│ ├── Example Projects Section
│ │ └── Link to Projects Directory
│ │
│ ├── Open Questions Section
│ │
│ └── Footer
│ └── Copyright, back to top link
│
├── /projects/ (Projects Directory)
│ │
│ ├── /index.html (Projects Overview/Listing)
│ │ ├── Breadcrumb Navigation
│ │ ├── Introduction/Description of Projects
│ │ └── Project Entries (Title, Description, Summary, Link to full project)
│ │
│ └── /project-folders/ (Individual Project Implementations)
│ ├── /project-name-1/
│ │ ├── index.html (Project Overview)
│ │ ├── /vision/ (Vision Document)
│ │ ├── /values/ (Values Document)
│ │ ├── /stories/ (User Stories)
│ │ ├── /designs/ (Design Decisions)
│ │ ├── /sitemap/ (Site Map)
│ │ └── /architecture/ (Architecture Decisions)
│ └── /project-name-2/
│ ├── index.html (Project Overview)
│ └── [Similar RAISE artifact structure]
│
└── /blog/ (Blog Directory)
│
├── /index.html (Blog Overview/Listing)
│ ├── Breadcrumb Navigation
│ ├── Introduction/Description of Blog
│ └── Blog Post Entries (Title, Date, Summary, Link to full post)
│
└── /posts/ (Individual Blog Posts)
├── /YYYY-MM-DD/post-slug-1/
│ └── index.html (Full Blog Post Content)
└── /YYYY-MM-DD/post-slug-2/
└── index.html (Full Blog Post Content)
Navigation Patterns
Primary Navigation
- Top Navigation Bar: Links to Homepage (Manifesto), Projects, Blog
- Present on all pages except homepage (maintains manifesto focus)
- Consistent placement and styling across sections
- Homepage: Manifesto-first approach with section CTAs and footer links
- Inter-Page Navigation: Consistent breadcrumb trails showing location
Secondary Navigation
- Breadcrumb Navigation: Present on all non-homepage pages
- Within Project Pages: Sidebar navigation to different artifacts
- Back to Top: Links at the bottom of long pages
- Return Navigation: Clear paths back to parent sections
For comprehensive navigation design details, see Navigation System Design.
Content Hierarchy
- Manifesto Content: Primary focus of the site, presented first on the homepage
- Blog Content: News, updates, and articles.
- Example Projects: Secondary content that demonstrates the methodology in practice
- Supporting Information: Open Questions as supplemental content
Future Considerations
- Additional Example Projects: More projects will be added to the /projects/ directory as they are developed
- Resources Section: Potential future expansion for templates and tools
- Community Section: Possible addition for contribution guidelines and community engagement