Navigating Your GforGov Website Homepage
Your GforGov homepage is designed to give residents fast, clear access to essential municipal information while keeping management effortless for city staff. This guide provides an overview of the key sections on your homepage, top to bottom.
Homepage Layout & Key Features
1. Primary Navigation Header
Located at the very top of your site, the header contains links to your main website pages and includes a direct link to your Contact page so residents can quickly get in touch.
2. Emergency Alert Banner
Positioned right below the header, this high-visibility banner is designed for urgent community announcements, weather warnings, or public safety notices.
Note: Staff can easily toggle this banner on or off as needed.
3. Visual Hero Banner & Quick Action Buttons
Hero Banner: A prominent visual section featuring key photos or high-level messaging for your community.
Quick Action Buttons: Located directly below the visual hero, these buttons provide one-click access to the most frequently requested resident services (such as utility bill pay, permit requests, or report-a-concern forms).
4. Community Calendar & News Feeds
Live Calendar Feed: Displays upcoming municipal meetings, public hearings, and community events in real time.
Announcements & News Feed: Features recent city updates, press releases, and local news posts side-by-side with your calendar.
5. Demographic Highlights
A dedicated section that highlights key facts, statistics, and quick demographic data about your community for residents, visitors, and businesses.
6. Website Footer & Required Links
At the bottom of every page, the footer houses three permanent, high-visibility links for municipal transparency:
Water Quality Report
Current Budget
Proposed Budget
7. Municipal Excellence Badges
Displayed at the base of the page, these badges highlight official city certifications, awards, or organizational accreditations.