An introduction to domain management - Digital.gov
A domain uniquely identifies areas on the internet, like websites or email services. For example, Digital.gov is a domain, consisting of 1) the second-level domain digital, and 2) the top-level domain …
Requirements for the registration and use of .gov domains in the ...
This memo provides guidance on the acceptable use and registration of internet domain names. In part, this memo provides policy guidance to help executive branch agencies understand the uses of a .gov …
Checklist of requirements for federal websites and digital services
What’s in the checklist? The checklist is organized into 11 broad categories, listed below, that cover the breadth of federal web policy requirements. It explains what you need to do to meet each …
An introduction to robots.txt files - Digital.gov
Key points include: Place a robots.txt file at the root of your domain and any subdomains. Each subdomain needs its own file. Pay attention to casing. The robots.txt protocol is case-sensitive. Be …
An introduction to XML sitemaps - Digital.gov
Key points include: Place the XML sitemap at the root of your domain and any subdomains. Each subdomain needs its own file. Point to the XML sitemap from your robots.txt file. Replace any special …
GOV Domain Registration Process Final Rule
This final rule provided a new policy for the .GOV domain that will be included in the Federal Management Regulation. This final rule establishes FMR part 102-173, Internet GOV Domain, and …
Optimizing site search with SearchGov - Digital.gov
What is SearchGov? SearchGov is the search engine built specifically for federal websites. SearchGov supports over 200 million searches a year across one-third of federal domains by providing a …
Federal government banner | Federal website standards
Sep 26, 2024 · The federal government banner identifies official federal government sites. Learn how to implement the banner on your federal government site.
Trust - Digital.gov
Oct 10, 2024 · Trust has to be earned every time. Federal websites and digital services can’t assume it. The guidance, resources, and community you find here will help to create government websites that …
An introduction to web security - Digital.gov
Use a .gov or .mil domain name for public-facing websites and digital services, and work with the DotGov program at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to “preload” agency …