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Government digital experience standards
Based on public policy, web protocol, guidelines and best practices.
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Privacy and integrity protection.
Using HTTPS ensures secure communication between the user and the website, protecting privacy and preventing data tampering.
Federal website standards
Memorandum (M-23-22)
www resolution
One domain works with www and non-www.
Having a consistent domain setup prevents SEO issues related to duplicate content and improves site accessibility.
Federal website standards
Google Search Central
Sponsored top-level domain (sTLD)
Sponsored top-level domain (.gov / .edu / .mil).
An official domain (.gov / .edu / .mil) increases trustworthiness and credibility, as it's typically reserved for governmental organizations.
Federal website standards
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