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.

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Domain Name Request System

Use this system to request new and manage existing domains under CA.GOV.

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State Entity Profile Application

Engage users with relevant and effective information and services accessible to anyone on the CA.gov portal.

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Digital Web Services Network (DWSN)

Join the growing community of webmasters, design experts, and communications folks invested in building better digital services.

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Design Principles

Learn about design principles and best practices from government partners and industry leaders.

Community Updates

Digital Web Services Network Update – AB 434 Accessibility

by tborcherding

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...

How to remove ads from your Google search results

by dgoebel

Government Edition for Custom Search Engine is now available for free without ads for Government agencies or bodies at any level (federal, state, local, or tribal). Please use the following form to start the process. Please note that the free usage of Custom Search...

Restructuring of WUG with new Digital Services Council!

by tborcherding

The California Department of Technology (CDT) recently announced the establishment of the Digital Services Council (DSC). The DSC has expanded from the Webmaster User Group (WUG) which began in 2006. CDT would like to thank the WUG team for your years of dedicated...