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Publications and collections are the content we most often publish on GOV.UK
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How we use publications
We use publications for:
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- when you should be adding an attachment to another content format
- for meeting minutes (these should be attached to the correct governance page)
- for videos
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Content should follow the GDS style guide and guidance on writing for GOV.UK:
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HTML publications are presented on GOV.UK just like other document formats (such as PDFs) except they are created in HTML format.
How we use collections
Document collections can be used to group content together if:
- there's a real user need to view that set of documents in one location
- there is a need that cannot be met by another format, for example topic pages or policies
Collections function as a catalog, that helps users to explore content that must exist in one place.
For example, a collection of road traffic statistics.
Collections should not be used :
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How to ensure pages display correctly in search engines
Titles of of documents should be 65 characters in length, maximum.
This is because when the page appears in search, Google will only display up to 65 characters from the title.
Example:
If the title is longer than 65 characters, the title will be shortened in the search results.
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This makes it more difficult for the user to clearly locate the information they are looking for.
Best practice examples of publications and collections
Publication:
Document collection:
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Learn more
- Guidance on how to create a new content request
How we publish news stories and press releases
- Further guidance from the GOV.UK Style Guide
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