REWORLD FIELD NOTES / PLAYBOOK
Make your network easier to navigate
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A growing network creates more knowledge, but more information does not automatically make an experience more useful. Clear organization gives every resource a purpose and a place.
Name things the way people search
Internal labels often make sense only to their creators. Use topic names and navigation language that a newcomer can recognize. Ask someone outside the project what they expect to find behind each label, then compare their answers with your intent.
Create a small number of clear routes
Group resources around a few recognizable needs instead of exposing every internal category. A member looking for orientation, practical guidance, or support should be able to identify the right route quickly. More categories are not always more clarity.
Give each resource enough context
A title tells someone what a resource is; an introduction explains why it matters. Include a useful summary, identify the intended audience, and show a relevant next step. Connect related material without overwhelming the page with competing choices.
Maintain the paths, not just the content
Review your navigation as the library grows. Remove outdated resources, combine repetitive material, and check that popular entry points still lead somewhere useful. A small, well-kept library is more dependable than a large collection nobody can navigate.
Try this: give a new visitor one realistic information task. Observe where they hesitate, then improve that path before adding another resource.