Free GovFresh Gov 2.0 WordPress Theme
- Tags: WordPress
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?
This is a wonderful idea with a lot of potential. Can’t wait to see it implemented.
Love this idea!
Hey guys, the implemented site is available at http://www.cityofmanor.org. Take a look around and let me know what you think.
Dustin
This is a great idea for the sake of consistency and really helps agencies from having to filter through tons of themes. Kudos!
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
[...] about Gov 2.0 Radio, and I offered to brand, design and develop the new site, working from the GovFresh Gov 2.0 WordPress Theme. We didn’t deliberate on quality (though I must say, it looks pretty sharp). We took an [...]
Can anyone help with directions on how to change the image at the top. I like the city of manor image setup and wanted to do something for our. We will be moving to this platform in the very near future. We are a road agency for calhoun county michigan.
Scott Brown
Chairman
Calhoun County Road Commission
Scott,
You can email me at luke@govfresh, and I can help.
Luke
I discovered your site the other day and after reading a couple of posts, thought I might say thank you for all the great content. Keep it coming! I will try to stop by here much more often.
The theme is not able to upload-I get error messages-anyone else havea problem?
Richard,
Email me at luke@govfresh.com and I’ll help you.
Luke
Do you have any guidence on how to set up the “connect” section and the section with people who have “Liked” on Facebook?
I assume these are WP widgets but I can’t seem to find them.
Hi Jake,
You should see the ‘Facebook’ widget box in the ‘Widgets’ section under ‘Appearance.’ If not, download the latest zip file and upload the functions.php and sidebar.php.
Email me directly if you have questions (luke @ govfresh.com).
Luke
[...] and the world. His GovFresh.com serves as a powerful platform, and he’s also designed the free “Gov 2.0″ WordPress theme that powers sites for my Gov20Radio, GovTwit, CityofManor and other open gov’t and social [...]
[...] and the world. His GovFresh.com serves as a powerful platform, and he’s also designed the free “Gov 2.0″ WordPress theme that powers sites for my Gov20Radio, GovTwit, CityofManor and other open gov’t and social [...]