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Federal compliance is not a feature. It is the entire job.
What a government website has to survive
Content is sensitive
A spelling mistake on a government website can become a news story, and an unauthorized change can cause serious problems. The CMS must control content, user access, and approval steps to prevent mistakes.
Accessibility is required by law
Section 508 compliance is required. Every page, component, and interactive element must meet WCAG 2.1 AA, at launch and on every update.
Security follows federal standards
Hosting, deployment, and access controls must meet federal security requirements. PHP versions, server settings, and dependencies follow federal patch schedules.
The CMS must be easy for non-technical staff
Government offices often do not have web developers. Communications directors and legislative staff publish content. If the CMS is not easy to use, it has failed.
Compliance and Regulatory
| Requirement | How We Handle It |
|---|---|
| Section 508 | Full compliance testing on every page. Automated accessibility audits integrated into CI pipeline. Manual testing with screen readers. |
| WCAG 2.1 AA | Every component in our block library meets AA standards. Custom blocks built to spec. |
| Content governance | Role-based permissions. Approval workflows for politically sensitive content. Audit trails for every change. |
| Security | Managed hosting and deployment. PHP upgrades on federal timelines. Dependency vulnerability scanning. |
| Privacy | No third-party tracking scripts. No analytics tools that transmit constituent data to external services. |
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| CMS | WordPress (block editor, custom admin interfaces) |
| Theme | Block theme architecture (core + child themes) |
| Testing | Playwright (visual regression testing across all properties) |
| Language | PHP 8.x |
| Accessibility | axe-core, manual screen reader testing |
| Automation | TypeScript (workflow automation for government programs) |
| CI/CD | Automated testing pipeline with visual regression checks |
Why this is hard to buy elsewhere
Government web development needs trust, strong security, and strict rules. We have built 6+ US government websites and maintained them for years.
What We Build
US government websites
Full websites for US government offices, including congressional offices, with constituent services portals, legislative tracking pages, press and media resource sections, and staff directories. Each site runs on our block theme architecture with custom admin interfaces stripped down to essential functions.
Federal Commission and Committee Sites
Public websites that manage years of publications, hearing records, ethics documents, and budget reports. The content is organized so important records stay easy to manage and find over time.
Custom CMS for Government Staff
WordPress admin interfaces rebuilt for government use. Custom content types enforce the site's information architecture automatically. Staff cannot accidentally break the layout, publish to the wrong section, or bypass content governance workflows. Role-based permissions control who can draft, review, and publish.
Visual Regression Testing
Playwright-based visual regression testing runs across all .gov websites. When we update PHP, a plugin, or a theme, automated tests check every page still looks and works correctly before it goes live.
PHP Upgrades and Security Patches
We update PHP versions across all government websites on federal schedules and apply security patches within the required windows. Routine maintenance also includes dependency checks and vulnerability scanning.
Results
6+ US government websites built and maintained
No failed accessibility audits across the 6+ .gov sites we maintain
Multi-year maintenance relationships across all properties
CMS adoption by non-technical government staff with minimal training
PHP 8 upgrades completed across all properties
UX refresh projects delivered for multiple sites
- 6+ .gov websites built and maintained
- Zero accessibility compliance failures across the government sites we maintain
- Multi-year maintenance relationships across all properties
- CMS adopted by non-technical staff with minimal training
- PHP 8 upgrades completed across all government sites