site-architecture

Audit website structure, URL hierarchy, navigation, and internal linking.

Updated Aug 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wichan7/devlog --skill site-architecture-wichan7
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: site-architecture
Source: https://github.com/wichan7/devlog/tree/main/.claude/skills/site-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wichan7/devlog --skill site-architecture-wichan7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users audit, redesign, or plan their website's structure, URL hierarchy, navigation, and internal linking strategy to improve search engine visibility and user experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Site Audit: Analyze existing site structure for issues like orphan pages, deep nesting, and poor navigation.
  • Structure Planning: Design a logical URL hierarchy and content silo structure for new or redesigned websites.
  • Internal Linking Strategy: Develop a plan to distribute link equity effectively and build topical authority.
  • Use Case: A user wants to reorganize their large blog to improve its SEO performance. This Skill can analyze the current structure, identify pages that are hard to find, and propose a new silo structure with a clear internal linking plan.

Quick Start

Use the site-architecture skill to audit the current website structure for example.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about site-architecture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix orphan pages and improve my website's internal linking structure?

To fix orphan pages and improve internal linking structure, you need to audit your site architecture to identify isolated URLs and implement a strategic linking plan that distributes link equity and builds topical authority.

What is the best way to plan a URL hierarchy and content silo structure for SEO?

The best way to plan a URL hierarchy and content silo structure is to design a logical site architecture that groups related content, ensuring search engines can efficiently crawl the site while establishing clear topical relevance.

How do I audit my site architecture for poor crawlability and deep nesting issues?

Auditing site architecture for poor crawlability and deep nesting requires analyzing your sitemaps and URL patterns to detect deeply nested pages and navigation zones that hinder search engine access and user experience.

Can I use this approach to redesign navigation for a large blog with poor SEO performance?

Yes, you can redesign navigation for a large blog by auditing the existing site structure to identify hard-to-find pages and proposing a new content silo structure with optimized navigation zones and internal links.

Why does deep nesting in my URL structure hurt my search engine visibility?

Deep nesting in your URL structure hurts search engine visibility because it creates poor crawlability paths, making it difficult for search engines to discover and index content buried far from the main navigation zones.

When should I reorganize my website's information architecture to fix navigation design?

You should reorganize your website's information architecture to fix navigation design when an audit reveals poor site structure, orphan pages, or inefficient URL patterns that negatively impact both SEO and user experience.