How to implement 21st Century IDEA
Requirements for delivering a digital-first public experience –Learn how to implement 21st Century IDEA to design and deliver better websites and digital services.
Guide to the Site Scanning program —A program to automatically generate data about the health and best practices of federal websites.
An introduction to domain management -A .gov domain stilts credibility and trustworthiness, and proper domain management practices ensure that your website is secure ...
An introduction to search –Learn why search functionality is an important component of federal websites, and discover how to add a search function to your website.
An introduction to digital governance –Learn why governance is essential to digital experience.
Digital.gov Communities of Practice
Web Managers
Create a better online experience for the public alongside government web content managers.
Communicators
Improve written and verbal communication to make government more effective.
Multilingual
Expand and improve digital content in languages other than English.
Plain Language
Promote the use of plain language to provide better service to the public.
Social Media
Improve social media outreach and performance.
User Experience
Create better user-centered products for the public.
Web Analytics
Make better decisions using web analytics and other optimization strategies.
News and Events
Innovative work, news, and ideas from people and teams in government
Translation Web Design System (USWDS) team will chat with Center for Civic Design co-founder Whitney Quesenbery about designing accessible civic spaces.
10x Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report
In FY23, 10x doubled down on its commitment to creating solutions that serve the American public by investing in projects that aligned with the themes: Digital Foundations and Equity in Delivery. The team celebrated key wins with projects like Automated Security Authorization Processing (ASAP), and are very hopeful that newer projects, such as Digital Access to Justice, will make a difference. Explore what they did, where they’re going next — and what was learned along the way. — via 10x
One year with the new USAGov
It has been a year since USA.gov and USAGov en Español were relaunched using human-centered design principles. Using task backlog, the USAGov team has addressed content gaps, improved discoverability, and implemented technical updates. Through usability tests, visitor comments, and click behavior the team was able to unravel and respond to user feedback and unmet needs, leading to noticeable increases in visitor satisfaction and task accomplishment. Moving forward, the focus will shift to enhancing public engagement with the government, improving the search for benefits-related content, and exploring interactive and personalized user experiences. — via USA.gov
Creating a blueprint for quality: How the PX Contact Center helps agents grow their skills
Every day, live agents at USA.gov’s Public Experience (PX) Contact Center answer questions from the public about government benefits and services. Learn how the PX Contact Center develops a workforce of excellent agents, using immersive onboarding, tailored and continuous training, feedback loops, and calibration meetings to empower their agents to deliver accurate information. USA.gov’s system for employee and contact center management ensures that every customer interaction leaves a lasting impact. — via USA.gov
Google Analytics 4: Transition strategies for federal websites
Learn how the Open Data, Design, and Development (ODDD) team at the Department of the Interior (DOI) transitioned from Google Analytics - Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4! Discover how the ODDD team coordinated with the Digital Analytics Program, developed explorations (instead of custom reports), and set up their own DOI agency property. — via Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Progress towards delivering a digital-first public experience
Each year, more than 400 million individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and local governments get information and services from about 430 federal agencies and sub-agencies. The Biden-Harris administration is driving a bold vision for how government agencies serve their customers digitally with OMB’s ten-year roadmap for a modern digital experience. Agencies have already made significant strides. Learn about recent successes by the IRS, CDC, NASA, and FEMA, and how OMB will continue to collaborate with agencies to ensure ongoing improvement in digital government services. — via The White House