Why We Updated Our Logo
Logos serve as the visual foundation of an organization, creating instant recognition, building brand identity, and hopefully making a strong first impression. When it comes to government seals and logos, the primary goals are fostering trust and familiarity. And while there is some benefit to continuity, there are other concerns to consider these days: Evolving […]
Top Ten Things Agencies Can Do
to Prepare for Lighthouse
Many Delaware state agencies the GIC works with have been asking how they can prepare to have their sites eventually placed into Lighthouse. So, we thought it made sense to go through some of the steps we ask all agencies to consider in advance of moving over to the new website! The design parameters of […]
Five Effective New Year’s Resolutions
for Agency Web Editors
One of the biggest challenges for any agency is dedicating the time to really make their website all it could be. Engaging a diverse audience and keeping up with digital trends can feel daunting, especially with limited budgets, limited resources, and oh yes, limited time! Besides, measuring success in our world isn’t just about clicks; […]
Website Projects
The Government Information Center (GIC) works as an internal consultant to Delaware state government on modern web practices and designs and maintains mobile responsive websites. Below is a list of projects that are recently launched, underway, or slated to start with state agencies, boards and commissions, and cities/towns. Check Out: Recent Project Highlights – What is Happening […]
What We Offer
The Government Information Center (GIC) works closely with executive, technical and communication staff within state agencies to develop well-designed, up-to-date and useful online information. The GIC offers the latest in web, information design, and video storytelling to better equip government agencies to serve their users and the public. Check Out: Web Design & Development – Graphic […]
Steps State Agencies Can Take
Webmasters – Steps You Can Take Today: Resources: Marketing/PIO/Content Staff:
Municipal Websites
GIC is restarting web projects with municipalities, prioritizing towns that have no or little web presence, and then working our way to those with an established presence. Please reach out to the GIC’s Director, Dana Rohrbough with questions or for more information. The GIC designs and develops responsive websites in a content management system (CMS) […]
The State Portal
The Government Information Center (GIC) manages Delaware.gov, a web portal that serves as a simple, single source of information about the State of Delaware and its government. The portal is an entry point for users to connect with the best sources of information at a variety of state agency websites. Features of the Delaware.gov Portal […]
Mission of the GIC
Our Mission Statement The Delaware Department of State (DOS) is responsible for ensuring citizens free and equal access to government information. With that in mind, the Department of State created the Government Information Center (GIC) with the mission to help harness the power of the Internet and connect citizens to their government. The GIC is […]