Domain management – Digital.gov
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Federal government banner | Federal website standards
Sep 26, 2024 · The federal government banner identifies official federal government sites. Learn how to implement the banner on your federal government site.
Digital.gov — Guidance on building better digital services in government
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 …
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 …
An introduction to decommissioning sites – Digital.gov
This process often includes removing a site from the web, shutting down the servers that host the website, disabling domain name system (DNS) records that point to the website, and redirecting to a …
Best practices – Digital.gov
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 …
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 …