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Skip to main content Improving the User Experience Search Search Submit Search -- What & Why of Usability How To & Tools Get Involved Methods Templates & Documents Guidelines Home > How To & Tools > Guidelines Share Guidelines We have added the Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines to a searchable database! We will update the database to cover current trends and topics in digital communications, including but not limited to: Responsive design Mobile strategy Applications (apps) Social media How to Get Involved Updating the guidelines involves extensive research and review. If you would like to be involved, or if you would just like to offer suggestions for topics or evidence for inclusion, contact us at info.usability@hhs.gov . Search HHS Web Guidelines Search by entering keyword(s) and clicking the search button. Guideline Chapters Usability Guidelines Book The Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines is also available as a PDF (21MB) for downloading convenience. It includes the: Background and methodology Glossary Appendices Sources Author index Limitations The guidelines may not be applicable to all audiences or contexts and are not fixed rules. Although considerable effort has been made to base the guidelines on research from a variety of fields—including cognitive psychology, computer science, human factors, technical communication, and usability—other disciplines may provide valuable research that is not reflected in these guidelines. Linking to or Citing the Guidelines Get guidance on linking to or citing the guidelines . Stay Connected Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA About Us Give Feedback Tour the Site Widgets & Badges Disclaimers Plain Writing No FEAR Viewers & Players WhiteHouse.gov USA.gov GobiernoUSA.gov U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201...