Name for the site map page

[grnidone]

Many moons ago, Brett said not to name your site map page "site map" because search engines will rank that page low and possibly the pages it links to low.

So I am wondering...what *is* the correct name for it that people will understand and search engines don't kill?

Site contents
Site index (like a book)
Table of contents (also like a book)
Site table of contents

Any suggestions?
-G

[drbill]

I prefer Table of Content..

[grnidone]

Doc:
Any reason? Have you had better luck with that title and crawlers than with site map?
-G

[tedster]

In a related issue, "links" and "resources" can also be poison words. I'm experimenting on a new site with the word "WebLinks". I'll know soon if users relate naturally to it, and if SEs let it pass without penalty.

[Brett_Tabke]

It is a real conundrum isn't it? For awhile, you could use Resources, but that moment has passed as well.

I am using Site Tree.

[littleman]

>conundrum
That's agreat word.

You could also use "site chart".

[Woz]

I tend towards "Table of Contents" or "Index" myself.

But I guess the challenge is that what ever title comes into vogue, the SEs may decide to react against that title.

Perhaps we should also include a version with a nonsense title in a not-too-visible link for the robots?? Being careful not to upset the engines of course.

Onya

Woz

PS You know, plain 'ol simple MAP don't sound too bad.. 'ey..

[drbill]

G,
I have never had a problem using Table of Content..
Makes your site sound like it has a lot of content. Well at least I hope so :) No Problems with it

[Brett_Tabke]

Site Floorplans, Site Schematics, Site Navigator, Site Roadmap, Site Layout, Site Hints, or how about "keys to the maze" ;)

[Billythekid]

>>page "site map" because search engines will rank that page low .....search engines don't kill? ...
Any suggestions?
-G <<

Try calling it anything but use an image map with an image saying sitemap. That way it won't be seen.

[grnidone]

Thought I'd kick this thread to the top. Any word about a good name?

I kind of like "Site Help" or "Guide". Tedster, you never did report back..what's the word?

-G

[Macguru]

<<but use an image map with an image saying sitemap>>

My results show some SE have difficulties with following links from image maps. Should not this image map complemented by some good old "noindex,follow" hallway page?

[Robert Charlton]

>>I have never had a problem using Table of Content<<

Contented sites give better search....

[Brett_Tabke]

I like Table of Contents. It not only provides the user with the layout, it provides the webmaster with a place to keep track of the chaos.