Website Sitemap Template

What this template is for

A website sitemap is a visual map of every page on your site and how they connect. Before writing a single line of code or designing a single screen, a sitemap forces agreement on what the site contains, how it is organized, and how users navigate between sections. This template helps product managers, designers, and developers align on site structure early — when changes are cheap — rather than discovering structural problems after the build has started. Use it for new websites, redesigns, and large content audits.

When to use this template

• Plan the full page structure of a new website before handing off to design or development.
• Map an existing site during a redesign to identify redundant, missing, or misplaced pages.
• Present a proposed site structure to a client for approval before work begins.
• Audit a large content site to find pages with no internal links or unclear hierarchy.
• Coordinate between SEO, content, and development teams on the URL structure and page taxonomy.
• Document a complex web app navigation so new team members understand the product structure.

How to use it

1. 1Start with the homepage at the top and list every primary navigation section below it.
2. 2Under each section, add the individual pages that belong to it.
3. 3Mark pages that require authentication, special permissions, or dynamic content.
4. 4Add utility pages such as login, 404, contact, and privacy policy.
5. 5Review the depth — most users should reach any page within three clicks from the homepage.
6. 6Validate the structure with someone outside your team who represents the target user.

Quick example