Free GovFresh Gov 2.0 WordPress Theme

Luke Fretwell
January 3rd, 2010 · 6 Comments

We’re developing a simple GovFresh Gov 2.0 WordPress Theme to make it easier for local governments and agencies to begin building their own Websites/blogs. The objective is to help government focus on:

simple Web design practices
easy site administration
508 compliance
social media integration
cost savings
faster site deployment

The theme is a work in progress and very much in its early stages. We’ll update as we learn what features users need most. Please share your ideas and feedback in the comments.

Features:

site search
simple primary/secondary/tertiary navigation
home page template with rotating carousel
news page template for updates and press releases
sidebar for social media integration

Download:

GovFresh Gov. 20 Theme (.zip)

Example:

City of Manor, TX (cityofmanor.org)

Questions?

Posted in: Gov 2.0
Tags: WordPress

Luke Fretwell is founder of GovFresh and MilFresh. He grew up, worked and lived in the Washington, DC, area before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn or email luke [at] govfresh [dot] com.

6 comments

Sterling Whitehead January 4th, 2010 at 3:22 am

This is a wonderful idea with a lot of potential. Can’t wait to see it implemented.
Joe Flood January 4th, 2010 at 6:49 am

Love this idea!
Dustin Haisler January 4th, 2010 at 11:47 am

Hey guys, the implemented site is available at http://www.cityofmanor.org. Take a look around and let me know what you think.

Dustin
Rochelle Robinson January 5th, 2010 at 5:33 am

This is a great idea for the sake of consistency and really helps agencies from having to filter through tons of themes. Kudos!
Luke Fretwell January 5th, 2010 at 7:20 am

Rochelle,

Agree, consistency is important. Many times we see Websites turn into vanity art projects rather than focus on how well they work for the user. If more were consistent, might be easier for citizens to find what they were looking for.

Hope this inspires government to think more about this.

Luke
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