Introducing CivicPress: Your US Web Design System Compliance Ally
CivicPress is a WordPress solution that can be added on to a WordPress CMS operating anywhere WordPress can be installed. CivicPress is integrated with the US Web Design System, search.gov, and the Digital Analytics Program, all in a no code way. In addition, it has passed a Web accessibility audit to provide an out of the box accessibility baseline. CivicPress is an optional add-on solution that could be considered to help meet DOS challenges.
What is the United States Web Design System?
If you’re here, you likely already know, but the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) provides a comprehensive framework that ensures consistency, accessibility, and user experience across federal websites. Developed by the General Services Administration (GSA), USWDS serves as a robust foundation for building websites that meet the rigorous demands of public service. It aims for uniformity and inclusion online, building trust in government services.
CivicPress is much more than a WordPress theme
CivicPress is a product researched and developed by Lone Rock Point, based on the learning the company gained integrating the USWDS into WordPress for NASA’s web modernization projects www.nasa.gov and plust.nasa.gov Lone Rock Point recognized a need for a reusable product in the public sector to help federal government agencies meet the modernization requirements of the Integrated Digital Experience Act of 2018 and OMB M-23-22. CivicPress is more than a WordPress theme. It’s a solution that can accelerate meeting digital modernization requirements in the public sector
A no code web page builder
The public sector has long dreamed of a cutting edge no code solution for managing web content. By fully embracing Gutenberg blocks and full site editing, CivicPress is helping realizing those dreams. Don’t believe us? Check out the demo videos where we create government homepages with CivicPress.
Modernizing Government Websites with Ease
CivicPress is a complementary tool to USWDS, specifically designed to align with the USWDS framework. It offers a seamless way to create websites that adhere to government design standards, amplify engagement, and build public trust through accessibility and visual cohesion.
- Create Visually Cohesive Websites: Leverage the synergy between CivicPress and USWDS to produce websites with a unified design language.
- Promote Engagement and Trust: By focusing on usability and accessibility, CivicPress helps agencies connect with their audience and foster trust.
- Ensure Compliance: CivicPress takes the guesswork out of compliance, ensuring that websites meet the necessary government standards for design and accessibility.
CivicPress’s Main Features
We’ve tailored features to ease your modernization journey
- USWDS-Ready Components: Our platform includes USWDS-aligned components and templates. No guesswork needed.
- Tailorable Designs: Keep your brand identity with our adaptable design elements.
- Top Accessibility: Our features tackle tough accessibility standards, making your site easy for all to use.
- Easy Integration: CivicPress fits smoothly with various government systems like search.gov and the Digital Analytics Program, easing your path to compliance.
- Regular Updates: We keep CivicPress current with USWDS changes, offering you continuous support.
Who is CivicPress for?
Both USWDS and CivicPress serve government agencies and web developers tasked with creating or revamping online platforms. Whether you’re building a new WordPress website from the ground up or seeking to improve an existing one, these tools offer invaluable resources to achieve your digital objectives.
For government agencies and web developers eager to revolutionize their digital platforms, integrating USWDS and CivicPress offers a clear path to achieving excellence in online governance. Together, these initiatives pave the way for creating websites that not only look great but also work efficiently and inclusively, setting a new benchmark for public service in the digital realm.