Content Structure Best Practices

Guidelines for organizing and structuring content effectively.

Document Organization

Hierarchical Structure

Use clear heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
Maintain consistent navigation patterns
Group related content logically

File Naming

Use descriptive, lowercase filenames
Separate words with hyphens
Follow consistent naming conventions

Content Guidelines

Writing Style

Use clear, concise language
Write for your target audience
Maintain consistent tone and voice

Formatting

Use bullet points for lists
Include code examples where appropriate
Add visual elements to break up text

Create intuitive navigation menus
Use breadcrumbs for deep content
Provide search functionality

Cross-references

Link to related content
Use descriptive link text
Maintain internal link integrity