GOV.WALES products must meet standards related to design, security, domains and content.
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Solution Design Authority
Ensure you have approval before committing to a project.
All new or significantly changed GOV.WALES products require Director of Communications approval. Welsh Government staff get help by searching the intranet for ‘website approval’.
Welsh Government projects involving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) spending over £2,000 require approval.
Welsh Government staff get help by searching the intranet for ‘Solution Design Authority’.
Design
GOV.WALES products must follow the Global Experience Language (GEL) design system and get design approval.
Detailed guidance on aspects of the GEL include:
Content
The content in GOV.WALES products must be written to work well online. Find out more in introduction to writing for GOV.WALES.
Accessibility and assisted digital
Your product needs to be accessible to everyone who needs it or you may be breaking the law. Follow the accessibility standards for GOV.WALES.
Bilingual
The Welsh language must not be treated less favourably than English. Follow the advice in Welsh language in digital communications.
The team
A range of skills are required to produce a good product. Find out how to set up a team for a GOV.WALES service.
Technology
Your product should be value for money, reliable, work across different devices and be secure. Follow the advice on:
- security
- domain names
- browser support
User research
Teams should use research to help them understand users and create products that meet their needs.
Welsh Government staff get help by searching the intranet for ‘advice on digital’.
Digital service standards for Wales
Follow the principles described in the digital service standards for Wales published by the Centre for Digital Public Services.