Nov 20, 2023 · Domain management Clear and consistent use of .gov and .mil domains is essential to maintaining public trust. It should be easy to identify government websites on the internet. Using a .gov or .mil domain increases security, trust, and accountability, while ensuring the public can clearly identify official government services and information.

Sep 26, 2024 · The federal government banner identifies official federal government sites. Learn how to implement the banner on your federal government site.

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 Spanish-language websites. Use the version appropriate to your website’s top-level domain (TLD).

Unlike domain splitting, concatenation is not necessarily an anti-pattern with HTTP/2. Under HTTP/2, it’s good practice to keep individual files small and ensure that resources are only served when needed.

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Jan 2, 2025 · 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 introduction to federal website standards —The federal website standards help agencies provide high-quality, consistent digital experiences for everyone.

Dec 20, 2024 · Best practices can help jumpstart digital service delivery efforts. Agencies and teams across the federal government frequently share resources, case studies, and learnings that other practitioners can put into practice. Using best practices contributes to less guesswork and streamlined, consistent experiences for users.

Oct 10, 2024 · Trust has to be earned every time. Federal websites and digital services can’t assume it. The guidance, resources, and community you find here will help to create government websites that inspire trust in federal digital resources.

Aug 20, 2024 · Public policy plays a vital role in how federal programs serve the public. More than 100 laws, memos, and other policies impact federal websites, covering topics such as accessibility, privacy, security, design, and user experience. It is important for web and digital practitioners to understand the policy framework.

Note: Identifier is a core component along with the banner component. We recommend using both core components on most sites. Together, they are the most recognizable and standardized design elements of a government site.