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The \u003ca href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/\"\u003eGeneral Services Administration\u003c/a\u003e (GSA) and \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/\"\u003eOffice of Management and Budget\u003c/a\u003e (OMB) submitted a report to Congress in 2019 that describes how agencies can implement the law and assess their compliance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usa-accordion card-policy\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"usa-accordion__heading\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton\n      class=\"usa-accordion__button\"\n      title=\"View \"\n      aria-expanded=\"false\"\n      aria-controls=\"card-policy-1\"\n    \u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"scroll\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg\n          class=\"usa-icon dg-icon dg-icon--large margin-bottom-05\"\n          aria-hidden=\"true\"\n          focusable=\"false\"\n        \u003e\n          \u003cuse\n            xlink:href=\"/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/uswds/img/sprite.svg#unfold_more\"\n          \u003e\u003c/use\u003e\n        \u003c/svg\u003e\n      \u003c/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"src\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong class=\"kicker\"\u003eLaw\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH.R.2331\u003c/strong\u003e: Connected Government Act\n        \u003c/span\n      \u003e\n    \u003c/button\u003e\n  \u003c/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\n      id=\"card-policy-1\"\n      class=\"card-policy-body usa-accordion__content usa-prose\"\n    \u003e\u003cp\u003eTo require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for other purposes. (NOTE: Jan. 10, 2018 - [H.R. 2331])\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (NOTE: Connected Government Act. 44 USC 101 note.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Act may be cited as the \u0026ldquo;Connected Government Act\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEC. 2. FEDERAL WEBSITES REQUIRED TO BE MOBILE FRIENDLY.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(a) \u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmendment.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u0026ndash;Subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003e“Sec. 3559. (NOTE: 44 USC 3559.) Federal websites required to be mobile friendly\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;(a) (NOTE: Time period.) In General.\u0026ndash;\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003eIf, on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or conducts a redesign of an existing legacy website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable that the website is mobile friendly.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;(b) Definitions.\u0026ndash;In this section:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;(1) Agency.\u0026ndash;The term \u0026lsquo;agency\u0026rsquo; has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;\u003cspan class=\"highlight-text\"\u003e(2) Mobile friendly.–The term ‘mobile friendly’ means, with respect to a website, that the website is configured in such a way that the website may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ca\n        class=\"src\"\n        href=\"https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2331/text\"\n        title=\"View \"\n      \u003e\n        View the full legislation\n        \u003csvg\n          class=\"usa-icon dg-icon dg-icon--standard margin-bottom-05\"\n          aria-hidden=\"true\"\n          focusable=\"false\"\n        \u003e\n          \u003cuse\n            xlink:href=\"/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/uswds/img/sprite.svg#arrow_forward\"\n          \u003e\u003c/use\u003e\n        \u003c/svg\u003e\n      \u003c/a\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-mobile-friendly\"\u003eWhat Is Mobile-Friendly?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile-friendly means a digital product can be navigated, viewed and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Your Site Mobile-Friendly?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eMany of us get toward the end of mobile site development and really do not know if what we created is “mobile-friendly.” We think we have followed all of the mobile best practices and performed usability testing. However, do we have something concrete to quantitatively certify that we are mobile-friendly? \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/guide-create-mobile-friendly-websites/\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/resources/guide-create-mobile-friendly-websites/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"create-a-mobile-strategy\"\u003eCreate a Mobile Strategy\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you know how mobile fits into your agency’s larger digital strategy? If not, these articles will help you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Application Development Program\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThis resource helps agencies plan, develop, test and launch anytime, anywhere, any device mobile products and services for the public. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/mobile-application-development-program/\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/resources/mobile-application-development-program/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Device Trends on Government Websites\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe shift to “mobile first” makes sense given that the smartphone is now the growth driver, while desktop device usage is rapidly decreasing among U.S. users. Now that we’ve seen the top level shift from desktop to mobile, let’s drill deeper into mobile device specific trends. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/08/14/20162017-mobile-analysis-mobile-device-trends-on-government-websites/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/08/14/20162017-mobile-analysis-mobile-device-trends-on-government-websites/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding the Best Mobile Moment Is the First Stepping Stone to Anytime, Anywhere Government\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eMobile moments are your agency’s chance to shine. The key is getting to know your user; analytics can help you find the moment. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/06/01/finding-the-best-mobile-moment-is-the-first-stepping-stone-to-anytime-anywhere-government/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/06/01/finding-the-best-mobile-moment-is-the-first-stepping-stone-to-anytime-anywhere-government/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking MobileGov Project\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eMaking MobileGov was a three phase multi-media project created by the MobileGov Community of Practice in 2011 to help federal agencies discover, discuss and design a citizen-centric path to mobile government services and information. Many of the findings in the project still apply in 2018. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2011/06/21/making-mobile-gov-project/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2011/06/21/making-mobile-gov-project/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Development Strategies\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eMobile first, mobile-only, mobile-friendly? What’s the difference? There are many mobile development strategies to choose from and there are very subtle differences between some of them, and some are used in combination. We’ve got you covered on them all here. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/mobile-development-strategies\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/resources/mobile-development-strategies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Will Rank ‘Mobile-Friendly’ Sites Even Higher Beginning in May\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eGoogle now focuses even more exclusively on boosting mobile-friendly sites. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/03/29/google-will-rank-mobile-friendly-sites-even-higher-beginning-in-may/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/03/29/google-will-rank-mobile-friendly-sites-even-higher-beginning-in-may/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile First Webinar Recap\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eA “mobile first” approach is where new websites and applications are designed for mobile devices first, instead of designed for the traditional desktop. 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But it can make the difference between a product that looks good and one that people will actually use. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/05/22/how-to-make-a-mobile-paper-prototype/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/05/22/how-to-make-a-mobile-paper-prototype/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Sketching: The Easiest Prototype Method Ever\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eSmart designers create a “low-fidelity” prototype of your product—a rough approximation of what it’s going to look like so people can actually interact with it. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/08/08/design-sketching-the-easiest-prototype-method-ever/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/08/08/design-sketching-the-easiest-prototype-method-ever/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFederalist Is out of Beta and Open for Business\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eIn one package, built on a trusted, FedRAMP authorized platform, we provide a hosting solution for your site with flexibility to scale and security compliance built in. 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This section will help you uncover and analyze the data you need to make mobile users happy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring Your Mobile Users\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Digital Analytics Program (DAP) Learning Series: Measuring Your Mobile Users webinar, co-sponsored by the MobileGov Community of Practice, focused on measuring mobile users with DAP’s analytics tools, which are essentially a pre-configured version of Google Analytics. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/05/15/webinar-recap-measuring-your-mobile-users/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/05/15/webinar-recap-measuring-your-mobile-users/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing ‘Pirate Metrics’ to Analyze Your Mobile Application’s Audience\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe pirate metrics framework is a good way to understand how your product is performing. Coined by David McClure, the “pirate” in the metrics comes from the first letters of the lifecycle stages of the framework. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/05/12/using-pirate-metrics-to-analyze-your-mobile-applications-audience/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/05/12/using-pirate-metrics-to-analyze-your-mobile-applications-audience/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Tips for Analyzing Mobile Traffic with DAP\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eIt’s important to optimize your mobile experience. You can use data from the Digital Analytics Program (DAP) to gain insight on your mobile traffic. Do you know the mobile characteristics of your users? Here are four useful tips and reports to analyze your users’ mobile experience. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/02/05/4-tips-for-analyzing-mobile-traffic-with-dap/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/02/05/4-tips-for-analyzing-mobile-traffic-with-dap/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"develop-your-site\"\u003eDevelop Your Site\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the best way to build a mobile website? Below are some approaches and tools we think you will find helpful.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide to Creating Mobile-Friendly Websites\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eJavaScript usage, CSS usage, image and resource sizing, caching/network usage, and popups. These are the top five practices that the most visited government websites should focus on in order to be more mobile-friendly. But how can you work on each of these areas to help ensure your website keeps mobile users delighted and coming back? \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/guide-improve-mobile-friendly-websites/\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/resources/guide-improve-mobile-friendly-websites/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsive Design Overview, Resources and Tools\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eResponsive web design refers to a fluidly-constructed web page layout that scales from handheld device displays to large, high-resolution computer displays using flexible typography, flexible images, fluid grids, and CSS3 media queries. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/06/11/responsive-design/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/06/11/responsive-design/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Accessibility Guild in the Technology Transformation Services (TTS) at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) set out to understand how people in different roles practice accessibility. We asked designers, developers, and product managers across our organization to share their accessibility practices, from self-testing to asking for help. We heard about the barriers that can stand in the way of making products more accessible, from lack of knowledge to lack of buy-in. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/2018/07/10/introducing-accessibility-for-teams/\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/2018/07/10/introducing-accessibility-for-teams/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Development and Testing with Chrome Developer Tools\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eChrome Developer Tools (or DevTools) are a set of web authoring and debugging tools built into the Google Chrome web browser. Its controls allow you to simulate a wide range of devices, and help you build responsive, mobile-first web experiences. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/11/21/mobile-development-and-testing-with-chrome-devtools/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/11/21/mobile-development-and-testing-with-chrome-devtools/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Ways to Format Tables for Responsive Web Design\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eWe regularly access charts and tables on our desktop computer to glean valuable information from a pile of data. But, how can you display a full-size, desktop sized chart on a 4-inch smartphone screen, and make it remain useful? \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/10/28/trends-on-tuesday-8-ways-to-format-tables-for-responsive-web-design/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/10/28/trends-on-tuesday-8-ways-to-format-tables-for-responsive-web-design/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHHS Conquers Tables in a Responsive Design\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eWe moved HHS.gov to a responsive template to ensure that users accessing our site in a mobile environment had the best possible experience. Our department faced several challenges in moving a site the size of HHS.gov into a responsive template and one of those challenges surrounded our need to make tables work in a responsive environment. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/10/30/hhs-conquers-tables-in-a-responsive-design/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/10/30/hhs-conquers-tables-in-a-responsive-design/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"test-your-mobile-website\"\u003eTest Your Mobile Website\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to embed testing in the creation, development and launch of your mobile product. These articles will give what you need to know to test successfully.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mobile Device Compatibility Testing?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eWhile usability testing focuses on the look, feel and ease of use, compatibility testing focuses on determining if the hardware and software display and allow the application to function properly. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/08/14/what-is-mobile-device-compatibility-testing/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/08/14/what-is-mobile-device-compatibility-testing/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFederal Crowdsource Mobile Testing Program\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eOur CrowdSource Mobile Testing program is a FREE service provided for federal agencies by federal employees. We do compatibility testing (determining how mobile websites display on the multiple makes and models of devices, operating systems, and mobile browsers), for mobile websites. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/services/mobile-application-testing-program/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/services/mobile-application-testing-program/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Devices Should I Test With?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eDeveloping a test device selection plan that is updated on a regular basis will help your organization whittle down the list of devices to a manageable number. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/10/29/which-devices-should-i-test-with/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/10/29/which-devices-should-i-test-with/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Product Compatibility and Functional Testing 101\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThis article is a resource of the Federal CrowdSource Mobile Testing Program and focuses on two common test types are compatibility testing and functional testing. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/11/21/mobile-product-compatibility-and-functional-testing-101/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/11/21/mobile-product-compatibility-and-functional-testing-101/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Test Case: Write It Once, Test Many Times\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eA test case is simply a list of setup instructions (or preconditions) and steps to expect a test usually linked to a requirement or expected behavior. Think of a test case as the directions you would give to a user to complete a task broken into the most basic of steps. Test cases allow almost anyone to execute the same test in the same way every time. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/12/16/the-test-case-write-it-once-test-many-times/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/12/16/the-test-case-write-it-once-test-many-times/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Web Lessons From the CrowdSource Mobile Testing Program\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe CrowdSource Mobile Testing Program offers a simple way to collect feedback on compatibility testing. During each test cycle, testers log issues specific to the application or site being tested. Four themes have emerged from the logs, with lessons that are relevant to anyone developing mobile websites. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/02/24/trends-on-tuesday-mobile-web-lessons-from-the-crowdsource-mobile-testing-program/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/02/24/trends-on-tuesday-mobile-web-lessons-from-the-crowdsource-mobile-testing-program/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emulator Dilemma: Can Mobile Device Testing Be Completed Without Mobile Devices?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eDo all developers and testers need a collection of devices to physically test the application with? There are many types of tools that provide alternatives to building your own lab. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/06/09/the-emulator-dilemma-can-mobile-device-testing-be-completed-without-mobile-devices/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/06/09/the-emulator-dilemma-can-mobile-device-testing-be-completed-without-mobile-devices/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"focus-on-performance\"\u003eFocus on Performance\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your mobile product breaks a user’s phone, you are not creating a good experience. Here are some concepts and approaches you should apply to your development process to avoid a bulky product.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide to Creating Mobile-Friendly Websites\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/guide-create-mobile-friendly-websites/\"\u003ehttps://digital.gov/resources/guide-create-mobile-friendly-websites/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed Matters When Measuring Responsive Web Design Performance Load Times\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eDuring the MobileGov Around the Horn Call, the AIDS.gov team laid out why performance testing is important for government, how they approach the testing and some tools agencies use for testing. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/11/18/trends-on-tuesday-speed-matters-when-measuring-responsive-web-design-performance-load-times/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2014/11/18/trends-on-tuesday-speed-matters-when-measuring-responsive-web-design-performance-load-times/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Guidelines\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe U.S. Web Design System team embarked on a 3-month research effort to better understand what performance means to U.S. government web teams of all shapes and sizes, and we’re excited to share the results with you. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://designsystem.digital.gov/performance/\"\u003ehttps://designsystem.digital.gov/performance/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew ITIF Report Inspires a Closer Look at Website Performance and Security—Here Is Where to Begin\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Information Technology \u0026amp; Innovation Foundation (ITIF) published a report that looked at the page load speed, mobile-friendliness, security and accessibility of the top 297 government websites. And based on the four benchmark areas, we’ve pulled together a number of resources and tools to help your agency’s website provide better access to services and information. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/03/24/new-itif-report-inspires-a-closer-look-at-website-performance-and-security-here-is-where-to-begin/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/03/24/new-itif-report-inspires-a-closer-look-at-website-performance-and-security-here-is-where-to-begin/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"case-studies-and-good-examples\"\u003eCase Studies and Good Examples\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of resources in the private sector for designing excellent user experience. Here are some recommended by the MobileGov Community of Practice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefits of Being Push-y: Reaching Your Audience Through Push Notifications\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003ePush notifications allow agencies to connect with their audiences for immediate communication. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)’s OPM Alert app provides a real time look at the current operating status for federal offices in the Washington, DC, area and uses push technology to alert users of status changes. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/02/23/the-benefits-of-being-push-y-reaching-your-audience-through-push-notifications/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/02/23/the-benefits-of-being-push-y-reaching-your-audience-through-push-notifications/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFostering Medical Innovation: A Plan for Digital Health Devices\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Digital Health Innovation Plan is focused on fostering innovation at the intersection of medicine and digital health technology. This plan will include a novel, post-market approach to how we intend to regulate these digital medical devices. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/06/16/fostering-medical-innovation-a-plan-for-digital-health-devices/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/06/16/fostering-medical-innovation-a-plan-for-digital-health-devices/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Smithsonian’s IPOP Exhibition Framework: Lessons for a Human-Centered Content Approach\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Policy and Analysis has another tool to consider for your UX toolbox: IPOP. It was formed to guide exhibition design, and born from years of research studies and interviews with Smithsonian visitors. IPOP is a useful framework for building a content strategy and thinking about audience diversity and preference differences. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/12/08/the-smithsonians-ipop-exhibition-framework-lessons-for-a-human-centered-content-approach/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/12/08/the-smithsonians-ipop-exhibition-framework-lessons-for-a-human-centered-content-approach/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the New DHS.gov\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eDHS.gov now works for desktop computers, tablets and smartphones, making it easier to get the information you need—wherever you are—in the format appropriate for your device. \u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/06/09/welcome-to-the-new-dhs-gov/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/06/09/welcome-to-the-new-dhs-gov/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Brick by Brick: Ed.gov’s Website Redesign and Mobile Implementation\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe U.S. Department of Education’s website and blogs now have responsive design and Bootstrap styling. The combination of responsive themes and Bootstrap means that Ed.gov pages automatically adjust to the size of smartphones or tablets. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/02/12/building-brick-by-brick-ed-govs-website-redesign-and-mobile-implementation/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/02/12/building-brick-by-brick-ed-govs-website-redesign-and-mobile-implementation/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy TSA Mobile App\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe MY TSA mobile app and website developed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is designed to help passengers better prepare for security so they can get through TSA airport security checkpoints more efficiently. The app has multiple functions to help travelers and uses information from TSA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NOAA and users. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2012/02/22/my-tsa-mobile-app/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2012/02/22/my-tsa-mobile-app/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"other-resources\"\u003eOther Resources\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;ve covered the essentials above, but below is information about policies, platforms, and other resources you should think about when building a mobile experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"app-platforms\"\u003eApp Platforms\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are creating an app, you will need to work with the platform to get your app added to their store. The following have federal-compatible Terms of Service agreements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/05/30/apples-ios-terms-of-service-developer-program-license-agreement/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2013/05/30/apples-ios-terms-of-service-developer-program-license-agreement/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry App World\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/_legacy-img/2014/07/blackberry-app-world-tos-agreement.pdf\"\u003ehttps://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/_legacy-img/2014/07/blackberry-app-world-tos-agreement.pdf\u003c/a\u003e (PDF, 270 KB, 4 pages)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"native-apps-or-progressive-web-apps\"\u003eNative Apps or Progressive Web Apps\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you focus your efforts on either of these two options?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"native-apps\"\u003eNative Apps\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning with a Purpose: 3 Reasons Why Agencies Created Native Apps\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eAgencies who have created native apps outlined three areas they considered in the mobile development process: strategy, business requirements and measuring value. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/07/01/planning-with-a-purpose-3-reasons-why-agencies-created-native-apps/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/07/01/planning-with-a-purpose-3-reasons-why-agencies-created-native-apps/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"progressive-web-apps\"\u003eProgressive Web Apps\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Web Applications, Part 1: the New Pack Mule of the Internet\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eProgressive Web Apps have been able to take the best of native and web applications and combine them into a hybrid application that is fast (with or without a fast network connection), can work across devices, and does not need to be distributed through a store as it is as linkable and shareable as a web page. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/09/20/progressive-web-applications-part-1-the-new-pack-mule-of-the-internet/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/09/20/progressive-web-applications-part-1-the-new-pack-mule-of-the-internet/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Web Applications, Part 2: Pros, Cons, and Looking Ahead\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eAlong with the advantages, PWAs bring challenges, and these may be deal breakers for some. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/10/13/progressive-web-applications-part-2-pros-cons-and-looking-ahead/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/10/13/progressive-web-applications-part-2-pros-cons-and-looking-ahead/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"initiatives-security-and-privacy\"\u003eInitiatives, security, and privacy\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are building an app or creating a mobile-friendly site, there are certain requirements to be aware of.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"initiatives\"\u003eInitiatives\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://analytics.usa.gov/\"\u003eDigital Analytics Dashboard\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/mobile-user-experience-guidelines-and-recommendations/\"\u003eMobile User Experience Guidelines and Recommendations\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gao.gov/assets/670/667693.pdf\"\u003eGAO Report investigating mobile presences\u003c/a\u003e, December 2014 (PDF, 3.2 MB, 44 pages)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://playbook.cio.gov/\"\u003eU.S. Digital Services Playbook\u003c/a\u003e, August 2014\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://participation.usa.gov/\"\u003ePublic Participation Playbook\u003c/a\u003e, February 2015\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/digitalgov/about\"\u003eU.S. Digital Government Strategy\u003c/a\u003e, May 2012-2013\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"security\"\u003eSecurity\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigating the Future of Mobile Services\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThis document provides guidance and recommendations for vetting the security of mobile apps based on standards and agency best practices. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://atarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ATARC-MSCT-Report-Navigating-Future-of-Mobile-Services.pdf\"\u003ehttps://atarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ATARC-MSCT-Report-Navigating-Future-of-Mobile-Services.pdf (PDF, 5.6 MB, 242 pages, October 2017)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Your Agency Apps Secure\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eSecurity and privacy are part of the six Mobile User Experience Guidelines developed by the MobileGov Community of Practice. This webinar dove further into guideline six: Develop security and privacy guidelines with regard to what the app does and how it protects user data and government systems. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/01/21/making-your-agency-apps-secure/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2016/01/21/making-your-agency-apps-secure/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHS Study on Mobile Device Security\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a report to Congress that details current and emerging threats to the federal government’s use of mobile devices and recommends security improvements to the mobile device ecosystem. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S\u0026amp;T) led the study in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/05/04/dhs-study-on-mobile-device-security/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/2017/05/04/dhs-study-on-mobile-device-security/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCIO Council Federal Secure Mobility Toolkit\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eThe Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council’s Services, Strategy, and Infrastructure (SSI) Committee sponsored an initiative to identify agency secure mobility success stories to feature in a best practices report that agencies can use to model their own initiatives. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://cioknowledge.max.gov/?q=system/files/attachment/Federal%20Secure%20Mobility%20Toolkit.pdf\"\u003ehttps://cioknowledge.max.gov/?q=system/files/attachment/Federal%20Secure%20Mobility%20Toolkit.pdf\u003c/a\u003e (PDF, 1.7 MB, 44 pages, January 2018)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"privacy\"\u003ePrivacy\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile SOW and Developer Qualifications\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eWe are providing sample Statement of Work (SOW) language for the procurement of customer or external-facing mobile products, skills, testing and mobile code sharing. This language is also included in the RFP-EZ contracting tool. Here are some guidelines for its use. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalgov.gov/resources/mobile-sow-and-developer-qualifications/\"\u003ehttps://www.digitalgov.gov/resources/mobile-sow-and-developer-qualifications/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolicies for Federal Agency Public Websites and Digital Services\u003c/strong\u003e The review of privacy risks should begin at the earliest planning and development stages of agency actions and policies that involve PII, and should continue throughout both the development and information lifecycles. See \u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/resources/delivering-digital-first-public-experience/\"\u003eDelivering a digital-first public experience\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"us-digital-registry\"\u003eU.S. Digital Registry\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResource to confirm the official status of social media and public-facing collaboration accounts, mobile apps, and mobile websites: \u003ca href=\"https://digital.gov/services/u-s-digital-registry/\"\u003eU.S. Digital Registry\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"}
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