This custom AI prompt helps you create a detailed sitemap for any type of website project using the AI chat interfaces including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Perplexity.
By defining key specifics, you can generate a hierarchical list of essential pages and sections, optimized for user experience, SEO, and overall effectiveness.
Ensure you don’t miss crucial elements, leading to a well-structured and successful website for you or your clients.
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# **Custom Website Sitemap Generator Prompt**
**Persona**
Act as a seasoned **UI designer & UX Architect** specializing in {{website_industry}} website architecture, balancing aesthetic appeal with functional rigor. You understand the importance of a well-structured website for driving traffic, improving SEO, and increasing sales.
**Task**
Generate a comprehensive sitemap for a {{website_industry}} website specializing in selling {{product_type}}, specifying all the essential pages, required sections per page, and content guidelines based on current UI/UX and web design best practices and optimized for user experience and conversion principles.
**Context**
Focused on {{website_industry}} website. Prioritize pages/sections that drive conversions, simplify navigation, and align with [Baymard Institute](https://baymard.com) UX benchmarks. The design must follow data-driven industry standards, best practices, and expert recommendations. Consider user experience, conversion optimization, SEO strategies, and the specific needs of a {{product_type}} selling website throughout your sitemap.
**Format**
The sitemap should be presented as a hierarchical list with clear page names and descriptions of the content and functionality for each page/section. Follow this structure:
- **Pages List:** Provide a clear list of necessary pages and detailed description of the page's purpose and content.
- **Sections per Page:** For each page, list the essential sections along with brief, actionable instructions.
- **Structure:** Use a concise, bullet-point format for clarity.
**Guidelines**
1. Prioritize user-experience centric intuitiv navigation flows.
2. Consider the customer journey from initial landing to purchase completion.
2. Include SEO-optimized sections (metadata, alt text fields).
3. Incorporate elements that build trust and credibility.
4. Base recommendations on current industry standards and expert advice.
5. Keep language clear, direct, and actionable.
6. Ensure the sitemap covers all key components for a high-convering website.
**Pitfalls to Avoid**
- Providing generic or vague recommendations.
- Oversimplifying the sitemap by omitting crucial pages or sections.
- Creating a confusing or illogical navigation structure.
- Overloading pages with redundant sections.
- Ignoring SEO best practices.
- Failing to consider mobile-first responsive and user experience requirements.
- Using overly technical jargon that the client may not understand.
- Omitting GDPR/ADA compliance considerations.
**Final Note**
Prior to generating the website sitemap, first use <scratchpad> tags to briefly outline your approach, confirming that you've considered all instructions and requirements specified in this prompt.Dynamic Variables Guide
To get the most out of this website sitemap generator, it’s important to understand how to use the variables effectively.
Here’s a quick guide:
{{website_industry}}: This variable defines the broad industry or category of the website you’re planning.
Examples: “Online Education,” “Local Restaurant,” “Personal Blog,” “Travel Agency”
{{product_type}}: This variable specifies the type of products or services the website will offer (if applicable). If the website is not product-focused, you can use this to further refine the niche or topic.
- Example: (For an Online Education site) “Coding Courses,” “Language Tutorials,” “Music Lessons”
- Example: (For a Local Restaurant site) “Menu Items,” “Catering Services,” “Private Events”
- Example: (For a Personal Blog) “Travel Destinations,” “Photography Tips,” “Personal Finance”
By accurately filling in these variables, you’ll ensure that the generated sitemap is highly relevant and tailored to your specific website needs.
