The Header and Footer

The Header

The layout of this area must be as indicated in the image above.

Header Elements

 

• CA.GOV logo - Required
  
  

  • The logo must appear at upper left corner.
  • Must use the specified size (118 x 77 pixels).
  • The colors of the logo should match the overall design and color scheme.
  
  About the CA Logo: In September 2006, the eServices Office invited State webmasters, graphic artists, and others to submit their logo suggestions for consideration for the State's website.
  
  The logo was selected for its simplistic, yet stylistic features. It's simplicity, clean lines, and compact design makes it well suited for use on department web sites without taking away from their individual branding efforts. The logo works well in many different colors and sizes. The logo is an integral component of the portal and all future California web sites. It signifies to visitors that they are on an official California site.
  
  The winning logo resulted from a team effort with several people from the California State Parks Web Team. John Petersen, who did the illustration and design work, says the simplicity of the mark is key to its message. "It represents California stepping up to the next level of service, the clean lines signify the simplification of the process of serving the public, and finally the slanted letters represent the forward movement of our progress."

• Skip-to - Required

  • Includes links to footer, content, and accessibility. Your agency's accessibility page should be unique to your agency. Here are some samples to help you: WebTools Accessibility/Help Page, Ca.gov Accessibility/Help Page.
    

• Search Box - Required

  • Choose the tier that best suits your agency's needs.

• Navigation - Required

  • Agencies can choose from one level and two level navigation.

• Agency Branding

  • Agencies can use either Text or Image for creating brand identity for their agency. See sample agency banners in the Agency Branding section of this site.
    

Footer

• The color scheme must correspond to the Logo and Navigation. Please include links to Conditions of use, Privacy Policy and Back to Top. Other suggested links: Contact Us, Help, SiteMap.