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This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
How to write well for your audience, including specialists.
How to use tools such as Content Data and Google Analytics to improve your content's search engine optimisation (SEO) and get data on how users are interacting with your content.
Learn how to publish accessible documents to meet the needs of all users under the accessibility regulations.
Learn how to check if your website or mobile app is accessible.
How and when to publish a blog.
How government organisations can work with the Government Digital Service (GDS) to close government websites and move content to GOV.UK.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Guidance on the acceptance stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
How to plan and create guidance about a change to a policy, scheme or process so that users know what they must do and when.
Introduction to content design.
Adding links to content, making them accessible and GOV.UK's external linking policy.
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
Structuring, designing and publishing your API documentation
When and how to use the GOV.UK formats.
Doing content design for user interfaces, including style, tone and how to write questions.
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