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

State Web Template Latest Production Release – Accessibility Improvements

by artem

As the AB 434 deadline of July 1st approaches, to post on your main organizational website a certification of accessibility compliance, updating to the latest release of the template will be important. This State Template v5.0.6 production release includes multiple...

Governor Banner Update

by artemkhomishen

Hello and Happy New Year! We finally have updates on the incoming governor banner as many of you have been requesting. All of the details can be found on this web standards page. Thanks for your cooperation!...

Digital Web Services Network (DWSN) – Community of Practice Event announced!

by tborcherding

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...