Web Standards and Design System for California Government
Design and build user-centered, accessible, and mobile-friendly government websites.
Getting Started
Learn about webstandards.ca.gov and how this website can help you with your web projects.
Web Standards
Review statewide web standards, guidelines, and policies and learn how they apply to your web properties.
State Web Template
Explore the CA State Web Template and learn how it can help you jump start your web based projects.
Domain Name Request System
Use this system to request new and manage existing domains under CA.GOV.
State Entity Profile Application
Engage users with relevant and effective information and services accessible to anyone on the CA.gov portal.
Digital Web Services Network (DWSN)
Join the growing community of webmasters, design experts, and communications folks invested in building better digital services.
Design Principles
Learn about design principles and best practices from government partners and industry leaders.
Community Updates
Digital Web Services Network (DWSN) – Community of Practice Event announced!
Update: Please note that the DWSN - Community of Practice event on December 17th is now scheduled from 1:30-3:30pm. The California Department of Technology (CDT) has just announced the Digital Web Services Network (DWSN) – Community of Practice which will be held...
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State Web Template Updates
The legacy, current, and beta versions of the state web template have recently received updates. Please visit the respective GitHub repositories to see changes and download the latest release. Legacy Web State Template The legacy (v4) of the state web template has...
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Digital Web Services Network Update – AB 434 Accessibility
Hi Team, As you know, there was a significant effort to launch information related to compliance with AB 434. We previously sent to you the Technology Letter (TL), TL 18-05 Website Accessibility Certification Policy which requires each Agency/state entity to certify...
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