When local governments evaluate new website platforms, two terms appear again and again: open source and proprietary software. Vendors may use these labels as selling points, but understanding what they mean is essential before making a long-term technology...
Your city or local government website may look modern. It may work perfectly for your staff. Residents may use it every day without reporting problems.But is your website actually ADA compliant?For cities, towns, counties, and special districts, that question is...
Most local governments assume they own their website. After all, they paid for the design, supplied the content, and continue paying for hosting and maintenance. But there is a more important question every municipality should ask: If we changed vendors tomorrow,...
When a city, town, or county begins planning a new website, one of the first questions is predictable: How much will it cost? Unfortunately, the initial proposal rarely tells the whole story.Understanding the true city government website cost means looking beyond...
Choosing a government website platform is one of the most important technology decisions a city, town, municipality, or special district can make. Your website is more than a digital brochure—it is a public service hub where residents find information, access...
Government technology buyers don’t always begin their search by contacting vendors. Increasingly, they start with Google—researching platforms, comparing providers, and looking for alternatives before they ever submit an RFP or request a proposal.For companies...
