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Standards

Federal website standards are evidence-based actions that will help agencies deliver high-quality, consistent digital experiences for the public. This page includes pending standards that will be required and potential standards that are in development so you can follow their progress.

Pending standards

  • Federal government banner

    Why: The banner identifies official websites of government organizations in the United States.

    Status: Pending

    Updated

  • HTML page title

    Why: A descriptive page title is important for accessibility and discoverability.

    Status: Pending

    Updated

  • Meta page description

    Why: The meta description supports accessibility and discoverability.

    Status: Pending

    Updated

Potential standards

  • Contact

    Why: Contact information that is easily and consistently accessible builds trust and credibility.

    Status: Research

    Updated

  • Content timeliness indicator

    Why: Timeliness indicators can increase user trust in the currency and accuracy of information.

    Status: Research

    Updated

  • Site search

    Why: Search functionality is an expected feature for websites and digital services.

    Status: Draft

    Updated

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