Community Updates
jQuery-less State Template Release v5.6.0
Release v5.6.0 is the first jQuery-less version of the state web template. This version has no more jQuery dependency and jQuery plugins. In this version we also introducing a new responsive font size calculation functionality. Body text and headings font sizes and...
How to Stop Search Engine Crawlers From Crawling Your Site
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
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
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
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!
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...
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...
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...
How to remove ads from your Google search results
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...