An official website of the State of Maryland.

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Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Maryland Digital Playbook

Example informative alert

This is the description for the informative alert.

You can also include links. This links to the basics page.

Electronic Document Guidelines

For information on electronic document remediation for accessibility, please visit the new
Electronic Document Guidelines homepage.

Digital Standards

The Maryland digital standards define the best practices for creating and managing a State of Maryland website.

Digital highlights

In this section, you'll find articles and how-to guides to help you fully optimize your state website to meet best practices for technical development, content, design, accessibility, and usability.

More articles and how-to guides coming soon!

 

Content evaluation

CONTENT

Improve website usability by evaluating your website's content and removing outdated, redundant, or low-value content.

Improve usability

Website links

CONTENT

Learn how to create and maintain website links that are accurate, useful, and relevant.

Improve your website links

Digital standards LP highlights

Website snapshots

TECNICAL

Before making major changes to your website, request an archival website snapshot from the Maryland State Archives.

Preserve your website before updates

Electronic document guidelines

ACCESSIBILITY

All Maryland State agencies must make their online services accessible to people with disabilities by April 24, 2026.

Meet the 2026 accessibility deadline