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Buying software and technology for your local government

Public procurement can be daunting. Learn what to avoid and how to increase competition, when buying software for your government agency.

Santa Ana Zoo launches new website

The Santa Ana Zoo recently launched a new website using the ProudCity platform. The content on the new website prioritizes the most common topics, including tickets, events, and educational information. Department of Civic Things supported their project team with: Content strategy and design Plain language training Web accessibility training Developing and editing content Online forms Check...

Government content during disasters

Communication is critical to emergency management. When disaster strikes, government must share content in ways that meet the moment.

Recommended vendors

These are not affiliate links. We do not earn any referral commission. We just really like them. ProudCity What they do A platform that makes it easy and cost-effective for local governments to launch and manage digital government operations, including: Websites Meetings Online forms Payments Why we like them ProudCity is committed to building software...

Clear and approachable local election content for candidates

The process to run for local office is daunting and confusing. Learn how to write election content for the candidate nomination process.

What local governments need to know about the new accessibility law

Local governments need to comply with a new federal web accessibility law. Digital content and services need to be accessible.

How AI can help you stop wasting everyone’s time

AI can provide clear answers to complex bureaucracy. Learn what people are asking, how they frame questions, and the results they’re getting.

Accessibility Thing

Use this ai training tool to learn about government website accessibility laws and the criteria that applies to local governments.

Plain language writing is a skill, and most governments don't do it well

Plain language is clear writing—it’s not “dumbing down.” It makes your content more accessible to everyone.

Training: How to write better government content

Learn to write better content with plain language training for local governments, presented by Department of Civic Things and ProudCity.

Small cities deserve great websites too

You don't need a big budget or a lot of staff to make a great website. We partner with ProudCity because small cities can easily afford them.

Content design puts residents first: Somerville's new website makes information accessible and actionable

Learn about Somerville’s content design journey to a service-minded website with Department of Civic Things and Proud City.

GPTs, government website guide, and seeing your future city through your phone camera

Try our local government ai writing assistants and guide for website projects. Help people see what new development will really look like.

Beginner’s guide to managing a government website project

This guide will help you make the best local government website - one will increase public confidence and trust in government.

Proclamation Thing

Local governments produce a lot of proclamations for events, people, organizations. This AI writing assistant tool will draft proclamations.

Whereas Thing

Dive into the 'Whereas Thing' at the Department of Civic Things. Explore the impact, and context of this initiative shaping the narrative of civic engagement.

6 tips to make your government website project a success

Your website is the foundation of your government’s services and customer service. Learn how to run a successful government website project.

Staff Report Thing

Delve into the staff report thing at Department of Civic Things. Explore insights, analysis, and updates on key projects shaping the future of civic services.

Service Thing

Use this ai writing assistant to build website content that helps people get the government services they need.

Guides

Explore our guides for insights and steps you can take to improve your government digital services.

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