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- What is a tree navigation?
- When should you do a tree test?
- What is a tree jack test?
- Why do you use a tree test?
What is a tree navigation?
Tree navigation is a navigation pattern that allows for access to a hierarchical structure. If you're big into the outdoors, you'll be pleased to know that the structure of the tree navigation is broken down into trees, branches, and leaves. However, that's where nature ends and the computer science terminology begins.
When should you do a tree test?
Once you've created a draft IA based on the results of the card sort and your site requirements, run a tree test to see how it performs based on common user tasks. If you have more than one potential design, test them all with tree testing instead of putting all your effort into trying to perfect just one.
What is a tree jack test?
Tree Jack is an online tool that can be used to remotely test a site's structure and labels, or information architecture, to be sure that they are intuitive for your users before you go to the expense of creating wireframes or writing content.
Why do you use a tree test?
Tree testing is used to assess the findability, labeling, and information architecture of a website or app. With tree testing, you can identify navigation issues early on and make improvements to ensure your users can quickly find the information they need.
