Tools and guidance to help you build websites and digital services that meet your agency’s mission, and provide critical, trusted information and services to customers.
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Review high-level requirements, and connect with colleagues across government.
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- Find and join that interest you (requires .gov or .mil email address).
IT accessibility
Ensure access for all, regardless of ability.
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- to ensure it meets Section 508 standards.
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Design and usability
Create content, systems, and services that are easy to find, understand, and use.
- Consult the to make your website mobile-friendly and accessible.
- Follow the to keep your digital products focused and effective.
- Use to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.
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Authentication and cybersecurity
Develop tools that are safe and secure to use.
Cloud and hosting
Find platform and hosting options.
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Services and solutions
Find services and solutions to meet your digital development needs.
21st Century IDEA
Signed into law in December 2018, the requires federal executive branch agencies to build websites and digital services that:
- Are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508.
- Have a consistent appearance.
- Are authoritative; do not overlap with or duplicate existing websites.
- Contain a search function.
- Are provided through a secure connection.
- Are designed around user needs with data-driven analysis.
- Provide an option for a more customized digital experience.
- Are functional and usable on mobile devices.
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