Best Practice Recommendations (Budgets)

  • INTERNAL BCPS REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT/DIVISION LANDING PAGES


    Overview

    • All department/division landing pages must include a brief description of the department/service/program (not more than 2-3 paragraphs).
    • App Name should be displayed below any top-level page graphic to appear with descriptive text.
    • This should be the top level item for each department/service/program (not Welcome, not Home, not the name of the department as the name of the department is at the top of the left-side column).
    • This should be the first link in the left side navigation.

    Contact Information

    • Title: Contact Us
    • Location: Top-most right sidebar

     

    ADDITIONAL Bb GUIDELINES & RECOMMENDATIONS

    Layout

    • WhenTo minimize blank space in right-sidebars for longer pages, consider the addition of common Callout apps (Mobile app download, Meet the Superintendent, etc.)

    Graphics

    • Use BCPS-approved graphics to maintain cohesive branding

    Styling / App Selection

    • Use background shade styling to break up the page
    • Avoid use of Accordion app for full-width columns unless there is significant value (e.g. reduces page scrolling for very large amounts of text, etc.)

    Social Media

    • Feeds display best in narrower right-side sidebars
    • Use built-in social media apps to attract users