Web Modernization
Get actionable insights on modernizing and transforming your website from the experts who rebuilt NASA’s site from the ground up and developed CivicPress, the first USWDS guidelines-compliant WordPress theme for Gutenberg and Full Site Editor.
Web modernization that far exceeds expectations
The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act and OMB-M-23-22 define the minimum standards for agency websites. They’re a great starting point, but we prefer to put you lightyears ahead of the curve. We’ll build a web modernization strategy that meets and exceeds 21st Century IDEA standards.
Our approach addresses each of the core principles of web modernization.
Accessibility
Your website should be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. You wouldn’t build a multistory building without elevators, so why would you create a website that everyone can’t use? Our web modernization projects include the tools to check pages before you publish them to ensure ADA and WCAG compliance. .
Visuals and Branding
Design sets your site apart and makes it recognizable. No one wants an ugly website. From creating a new visual identity to building the tools to ensure people follow new branding guidelines, our team can handle it all. Oh, and we’ll make sure it all fits with the U.S. Web Design System.
Quality Content
Increase your search engine rankings and encourage deeper engagement with the public by publishing informative and easy-to-understand content. Our web modernization strategies include the tools and workflows for managing content at an enterprise level.
Customization
Content discoverability is key to a successful website. Government agencies have a wealth of information to share with the public, but even the best-trained librarians might struggle to find it all. We work on information architecture and technical SEO to ensure your site is easily searchable by external search engines and an internal site search.
Security
All websites need top-notch security. Government sites are increasingly frequent targets for cyber attacks. These security breaches are costly and disruptive. We protect you by identifying the best tools, technologies, and practices for cyber security.
User-Centered Design
We’ll let you in on a secret. Most of the public has no clue how government agencies are organized. So, when you build websites around internal teams or processes, the customer is lost. Our team of UX experts helps you flip the script and plan a digital experience that puts what the user wants first.
Search Optimization
Part of creating a great online customer experience is allowing users to customize their engagement with your platform. From setting preferences to remembering contact details, we can help you add these special touches to your website.
Mobile
The majority of web traffic comes from mobile devices. Most government websites were designed for desktop browsers, with mobile as an afterthought. So, while we normally encourage clients to go big, this is the one area where we want you to go small first. Let’s build a site that’s optimized for mobile devices and looks great on large screens, too.
Technology
Web modernization isn’t just about changing the look of your website. Upgrading to the latest technology improves your site’s performance. As a WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner, we know how to harness the power of WordPress to build scalable, secure, and stunning websites for enterprise clients in the public sector.