Category: Features

HTTPS and government websites

Protecting user privacy is an important aspect and duty of any public service organization, and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a fundamental component of online digital government security. HTTPS HTTPS is web security protocol or security certificate that validates and ensures privacy protections are adhered to. As the U.S. federal government states, HTTPS guarantees: … Continued

Post/page duplication

All posts and pages created using the ProudCity Content Management System have features that allow for duplication, saving time on re-creating frequently-published content types with similar information and formatting. To duplicate a post or page: Find this feature in the ‘Publish’ block on the right sidebar of the create/edit content page Select the ‘Copy to … Continued

Post/page expiration

All posts and pages created using the ProudCity Content Management System have features that allow for date expiration, which automatically removes the desired content from the pubic-facing website. To find this feature, locate the ‘Post Expirator’ block on the right sidebar of the create/edit content page. To create a post or page expiration date: Check … Continued

Color, web accessibility and government websites

Color is often an overlooked aspect of web accessibility, especially for brands and particularly governments, that have designed style guides and color palettes prior to accessibility becoming a priority. To understand how color and accessibility intersect, it’s first important to distinguish between “color dependence” and “contrast.” As 18F states in it’s accessibility guide: Color contrast … Continued

Fonts and government websites

When choosing fonts and typography for your government website, it’s important to account for aesthetics and accessibility.

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