Web Technical Guidelines
EERE's Web Technical Guidelines cover the more technical aspects of developing a Web site, including coding, graphics, and multimedia. Developers and designers should use these guidelines to ensure that their work follows EERE and federal guidelines for Web sites.
Also see the Web Management Guidelines and Web Content Guidelines. Technical work should be included and budgeted in project charters and maintenance plans. Both of these documents should be submitted to the EERE Web Manager for any Web site project.
The following topics are covered in the technical guidelines:
Coding 
Covers general coding requirements for EERE sites, including Section 508 accessibility standards.
Content Management System
Links to the user guide and QA checklist for the RedDot Content Management System.
Electronic Newsletters
Covers policies for newsletters that are sent via an electronic mailing list.
Graphics
Provides guidelines on preparing graphics for fast and accessible delivery on EERE sites.
Multimedia
Covers guidelines for multimedia, as well as the multimedia QA checklist and podcast standards.
Naming Conventions and Directory Structure
Provides guidelines for naming files and setting up a directory structure for a Web site.
PDFs
Provides PDF requirements as well as more in-depth resources for writers, PDF creators, and Web developers.
QA Checklist
Ensures that all EERE standards are met before a site goes live.
Redirects & Proxies
Describes the types of redirects used when URLs change and the criteria for setting up a proxy.
Technical Maintenance
Outlines the process and responsibilities for technical maintenance activities.
Templates
Provides explanations of graphics and code for the EERE template.
Web Application and Databases
Describes the process and critical elements that must be included in Web applications and databases for EERE.
