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

How to Stop Search Engine Crawlers From Crawling Your Site

by article publisher

There are times when we don't want Google, Bing, etc. to crawl our website into their search index. This is a common issue for new websites in development, or for ongoing websites that are being redesigned. This "new" website typically resides under a development URL...

State Web Template Latest Production Release version 5.5.20 – Accessibility Improvements

by konstantinkoryaka

State Template just released latest production release v5.5.20 that includes multiple accessibility improvements that will help you achieve Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) 2.1 level A and AA standards, and accessibility best practices. Release v5.5.20...

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...