An introduction to domain management - Digital.gov
A domain uniquely identifies areas on the internet, like websites or email services. For example, Digital.gov is a domain, consisting of 1) the second-level domain digital, and 2) the top-level domain …
Requirements for the registration and use of .gov domains in the ...
This memo provides guidance on the acceptable use and registration of internet domain names. In part, this memo provides policy guidance to help executive branch agencies understand the uses of a .gov …
GOV Domain Registration Process Final Rule
This final rule provided a new policy for the .GOV domain that will be included in the Federal Management Regulation. This final rule establishes FMR part 102-173, Internet GOV Domain, and …
Optimizing site search with SearchGov - Digital.gov
What is SearchGov? SearchGov is the search engine built specifically for federal websites. SearchGov supports over 200 million searches a year across one-third of federal domains by providing a …
Checklist of requirements for federal websites and digital services
What’s in the checklist? The checklist is organized into 11 broad categories, listed below, that cover the breadth of federal web policy requirements. It explains what you need to do to meet each …
Digital.gov | Guidance on building better digital services in government
An introduction to domain management —A .gov domain instantly conveys credibility and trustworthiness, and proper domain management practices ensure that your website is secure… An …
An introduction to robots.txt files - Digital.gov
Key points include: Place a robots.txt file at the root of your domain and any subdomains. Each subdomain needs its own file. Pay attention to casing. The robots.txt protocol is case-sensitive. Be …
Plain Language Guide Series - Digital.gov
A series of guides to help you understand and practice writing, designing, and testing plain language.
Banner | U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
With only a few exceptions (described in our Implementation guidance), sites should use the top-level domain (TLD)-appropriate text provided, unaltered. Use the Spanish version of the banner for …
Required web content and links - Digital.gov
Secondary sites can link to the accessibility statement on the domain website. Learn more about what content helps provide your users with accessible digital experiences in Requirements for delivering a …