The universe of local government sites is so large that I doubt that most evaluations of local sites even look at more than one percent of what’s out there. Because I am intimately involved in government in Utah, I examined over 300 local government sites in the state (city and county). What follows is myRead… Read more »
What if there was a mobile app that allowed you to have all your car insurance needs at your fingertips? Well there is! Are you ready for the fastest, leanest, strongest GEICO app yet? Check out the cool features of the app below: Insurance at your fingertips: With the GEICO App, you can: -Pay yourRead… Read more »
In Washington, we see our fair share of conferences on a variety of topics. Sometimes we learn a ton, and others, we feel completely lost. I love attending conferences that are full of learning and innovation, but also relevant to me and what I do on a daily basis. Have your heard about Geographic InformationRead… Read more »
I launched GovGirl.com on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2011. I had already been blogging for a year on online government, but I wanted to try using video to connect with a larger audience. The results were not what I expected. From the outset, I envisioned GovGirl as a place for other women in digital governmentRead… Read more »
Top Local Government Websites: 1.) Seattle.Gov Seattle utilizes a clean look and feel for its design, without being too bogged down. Its navigation bar is not confusing, and each item in the navigation bar, when clicked, provides a subtle color change for the site via CSS. The website offers a slew of great services forRead… Read more »
Government agencies have not always been known as leaders of the web design industry. However, in recent years and even months, there have been a few that truly are on the cutting edge of quality design and user experience. Granted, not every agency requires a modern, flashy, public-facing website, but if your agency engages theRead… Read more »
At first glance, cloud computing may seem to be distinct from the austere world of special operations forces (SOF). But Special Operations Technology‘s Eric Marks has a very interesting piece on how SOF can use the cloud to gain the tactical advantage. Some highlights: Cloud to the edge tactical mobile computing, which would feature theRead… Read more »
Deltek Analyst Aila Altman. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a report in November that drew light to the impacts of continued state funding cuts to mental health services and, subsequently, states’ ability to provide services to individuals with mental illness. While strapped budgets and slashed expenditures are commonplace in today’s economy, it’sRead… Read more »
Most of these year-end posts are about what was learned. Increasingly, I find old ideas come back with more meaning. No matter how hard you do the wrong thing, it never quite works. Ted Long The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed. William Gibson If we can’t beat a copycat at ourRead… Read more »
As a long-time teleworker myself, I have seen first-hand that teleworking, under the right circumstances, reaps significant benefits for both the employer and employee. The goal of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 was to redefine the workplace expectations of federal employees, and make those benefits available to more eligible workers. One year later, weRead… Read more »