Websites of government agencies
The government agency websites are subsites of Island.is. They are tailored to user needs and aim to provide information regarding a goverment agency's services.
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They are for government agencies that want to help their users directly access the content. The agencies also enjoy the advantages of sharing tools, such as the Island design system, content strategy, and the operational support of Island.is.
The websites use the design system to provide a uniform user experience. That includes users accessing the website both via desktop browser and a mobile browser, as well as those who use screen readers or text to speech software.
In addition to the design system, the Island.is content strategy supports clear presentation of services provided by the government agency. The content of all government agency websites is accessible to all users of Island.is via its search and navigation. This contributes to the objective that users do not have to navigate between the websites of different government agencies, but rather find what they are searching for quickly and easily at any given time.
Content Strategy
The purpose of the content strategy is to ensure that everyone involved in creating content for Island.is has the same goal to maximise the quality of content for users. This will simplify the lives of both users and employees of the government agency responsible for providing the service.
A good information website must fulfil three conditions:
The information must be on the website
People need to find it
People need to understand it
Design system
The Island.is design system makes it easier for us to quickly launch new services, and greatly simplifies the operation and maintenance of digital public services. The system is open to anyone who wants to view it.
Benefits for government agencies
Ability to focus on the agency's defined role
Access to a website where content and accessibility is of high quality
No need for costly regular updates and operational reviews of a back-end system
Language support
Retain ownership of content and services
Chatbot that increases service and reduces the number of inquiries
A service site that increases service and reduces the number of inquiries
Practical advantages of having access to the modern back-end and web management systems at Island.is.
What does an agency have to do?
Submit an application for collaboration to Digital Iceland with information regarding a technical contact
Nominate a website manager
Review your own content according to the Island.is content strategy
Deliver user-friendly content in Icelandic and English
What is the role of Digital Iceland?
Supports the government agency regarding structure and content creation
Supports front-end design and installation
Provides web management system operation and maintenance
Operating the website in a modern hosting environment
Technical information
Hosted by Island.is AWS
Publishing management and development and testing environment at Island.is
Content management in Contentful CMS
Uptime and response to deviations according to Island.is processes.