Government and civic websites have unique needs. They must be easy to navigate, accessible to all, compliant with legal standards, and built for long-term stability. GovPress provides a solid foundation with a clean layout, clear content structure, and accessibility-first code. But just like any theme, it needs the right configuration to match the goals of the organization it represents.

At theWPGirls, we help government agencies, local municipalities, public organizations, and community outreach teams use GovPress to create user-friendly websites that deliver trust and clarity from the very first click.

We start with a strategy session to understand your content needs. Are you providing public notices, managing digital forms, showcasing community services, or simply creating a transparent and easy-to-use government portal? Based on that, we plan the page structure, menu layout, and home page elements.

Once we’ve mapped out the content structure, we install and configure GovPress, setting up pages, widgets, post types, and sidebars to match your organization’s needs. Whether your focus is emergency alerts, event calendars, or department directories, we make sure the information is easy to find and even easier to maintain.

We customize the appearance to reflect your municipality’s identity—adding seals, flags, department logos, and official colors. If the site needs to align with brand guidelines or public communications standards, we style it accordingly.

Accessibility is non-negotiable for public-sector sites. We audit the entire theme and your content to help you meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 standards. This includes color contrast, font size scaling, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and alt text usage. We also test your forms and interactive elements for usability on all devices and browsers.

If you’re accepting public input, we help configure secure contact forms, document submission tools, surveys, or integrated service requests. Want to show meeting minutes or agendas? We create custom post types or resource libraries that keep your archives clean and well-organized.

Need translation or multilingual support? We integrate WPML or Polylang so your site serves a multilingual population with clear language toggles and translated menus.

Security and stability are top priorities for government sites. We help harden your WordPress installation with firewall setups, role-based access controls, secure update strategies, and backups.

Already using GovPress but your content is outdated or the layout isn’t mobile-friendly? We’ll perform a full site audit, fix display issues, and rebuild key pages to match modern design and mobile standards.

For agencies that serve public-sector clients, we offer white-label GovPress setup and documentation. Whether you’re delivering websites for school districts, city halls, or state departments, we can support you behind the scenes.