1.2.2.4 Information architects 

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1.2.2.4 Information architects

As mentioned previously, the delivery of a CMS-based Web site is one where we can typically bring together individuals under the umbrella of four distinctive groups that collaborate on a single goal, the Web site. Aligned with the group for IT, the information architect (sometimes known as information designers) team closely works with individuals from the group and are responsible for the delivery of the structure to the content, categorization, placement, and alignment with the visitors' expectations of information placement.

Content information architects perform the following tasks:

• With the design team, ensure the best fit and alignment with the visitors' mental model of information
• Help define the taxonomy in association with the content authors and SMEs
• Define the content structure and groupings with the design team

Information architects can be seen as an extension of the design and user experience group. Because common elements are shared across both areas, it is important to keep communicating and working in a collaborative partnership.