Webinar on EERE Web Content Standards
This webinar, held on March 26, 2008, discusses how to use and apply the EERE Web Content Standards with the Content QA Checklist, Web writing process, and EERE Style Guide.
Watch webinar: (Windows Media File 5.24 MB) Download Windows Media Player.
Or download the presentation (PowerPoint 4.24 MB) or the text version of this video.
Standards Referenced in the Webinar
The following standards were discussed in the Web Content Standards Webinar:
- Content Standards
- Content QA Checklist
- Writing Process
- Links
- Style Guide
- Approved Navigation Labels
- Page Elements
- Types of Pages
- Search Optimization
- Maintaining Content
- Maintenance Plans
- Content Analysis
- Project Charters
- Subscribe to Standards Listserv
- Communication Standards Blog
Related Links
These external links provide additional information on creating good Web content.
- Webcontent.gov
Webcontent.gov is a guide for managers of U.S. government Web sites and includes guidance on Web content, usability, and design best practices. - Plainlanguage.gov
Plainlanguage.gov provides examples and guidance for using plain language in government communications. - Usability.gov
Usability.gov provides research-based guidance to make Web sites more usable and useful. - Easy to Read NYC: Guidelines for Clear and Effective Communication (PDF 347 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
These guidelines from the city of New York present nine principles for creating documents that are clearly written and understandable. Before and after examples are included. - Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007
This Act promotes clear government communication that the public can understand and use. - Writing for the Web/Plain Language
Webcontent.gov's guidelines and examples on writing for the Web and using plain language. - Plain Language Training from the Federal Aviation Administration
Lessons on writing for the Web and using plain language.
