A complete list of all the content on a site, usually in a spreadsheet, recording each page's title, location, type, and status. It is the audit that shows exactly what exists before reorganizing it.
Synonyms
- content audit
- content list
Related terms
- sitemap
- information architecture
- content model
- taxonomy
- metadata
In plain words
- a full list of every page and asset
- an audit of all the content
- the spreadsheet of everything on the site
Usage example
The content inventory revealed 300 pages, a third of them outdated and safe to retire.
Don't confuse with…
- sitemapA content inventory is a detailed list of every item and its attributes; a sitemap is a diagram of how pages relate structurally.
Categories
- Information architecture