[Sigia-l] Site Map/Index - as Site Element

[Katie Ware]

Hi all -

I feel like this has been discussed, but I searched what archives I could 
and didn't see this particular focus.

I cut my IA teeth on the premise that with a good navigational structure, a 
site didn't need a site map or index as a site element. However, in doing 
some competitive site reviews on corporate sites, I'm finding that many have 
this feature. And that it seems a good way to give another birds-eye view of 
a company - not a replacement for bad navigation.

I'm wondering what others' thoughts are? We have proposed having a site map 
element to our client, but she feels it's too "90's" and that they are only 
necessary when the navigation is otherwise bad. She's willing to revisit the 
issue as we get further down the road with the site structure. I thought I 
would poll the list and see if I can get some support for adding a site map 
element.

thanks,
Katie