Global navigation allows for the deeper tiers within the website to be easily accessed by users.
Common Global Sections
Government
Typically houses:
Agendas and Minutes
Boards and Commissions
Code of Ordinances and City Code
Departments
Election Information
Main Governing Body
Business
Here, you will want to link pages that apply to businesses or business owners. Examples include:
Bids or RFP
Building and City Codes
Building Permit Information
Business Directory
Demographics
Economic Development Initiatives
Licensing Information
Ordinances
Community and Residents
Under this global, you will want to include items typically accessed by residents. This includes:
Calendar of Events
Resident Police Academy
Community Involvement Opportunities
Election Information
Garbage and Recycling Information
Master Gardener Program
Neighborhood Watch Program
News Flash
Parks and Recreation Registration
Services
This global contains specific services offered by the municipality to its residents. This can be:
Child Safety Seat Inspection
Garbage and Recycling Information
Health Services
Inspections
Online Payments
Senior Services
Smoke Alarm Testing
How Do I or I Want To
The How Do I section enables users to quickly find action items within the site. These are typically built out like sentences:
How Do I
Apply For
Employment Opportunities
Common "How Do I..." Buckets
Apply For
Board or Commission Membership
Building Permit
Dog License
Employment Opportunities
Find
City Codes
Geographic Information Systems
Maps
Contact
All Staff
City Council
Human Resources
Mayor
Pay
Parking Ticket
Registration
Utilities
Register
Parks and Recreation Activities
To Vote
Your Vehicle
Sign Up For
Citizens Police Academy
Parks and Recreation Activities
Senior Citizen Programs
Submit
Online Forms
Online Payment
A Request or Concern
View
Calendar of Events
City Maps
Financial Documents
Photo Gallery