Good information architecture is what lets citizens find what they need without hunting for it. Convivial ships with a proven content model, content types, taxonomies and components that have already solved the structural problems most government sites face. So your team builds on solid foundations instead of starting from a blank slate.
Why information architecture matters
How it works
Model
Content is created using purpose-built content types (Page, Article, Resource, Event, and more), so each piece of content carries the right fields and metadata from the start.
Classify
Taxonomies like Topic and Audience tag content consistently across the site, which drives navigation, filtering and personalisation without manual curation.
Surface
Components such as Node Lists and Item Lists, plus Solr-powered search and facets, pull that structured content together into the pages, listings and search results users actually need.
Frequently asked questions
What content types does Convivial provide out of the box?
Convivial ships with a proven content model, including Page, Collection, Article, Resource, Event, Person, Topic and Audience content types, each modelled for a specific editorial purpose rather than a generic blank canvas.
How does taxonomy-driven structure improve findability?
Vocabularies such as Topic, Audience, Stage, Goal and Intent classify content consistently across the site. This structure drives navigation, filtering and personalisation automatically, rather than relying on editors to manually curate every listing page.
Can the content model be extended for agency-specific needs?
Yes. While Convivial ships with a strong default content model, content types, fields and taxonomies can be extended to reflect an agency's specific structure and terminology without rebuilding the underlying architecture.
How does information architecture support personalisation and recommendations?
Because content is consistently classified by Topic and Audience, that same structure can be used to drive personalisation and recommendations, showing the right content to the right visitor, without needing separate tagging systems for each feature.
What search capability comes with Convivial's information architecture?
Convivial uses Apache Solr-backed search with facets across type, topic, audience and date, so structured content is not just organised but genuinely findable, both through browsing and search.
Upcoming events
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