Publications and collections are the content we most often publish on GOV.UK
How we use publications
We use publications for:
- publishing standalone government documents - they are date-stamped and usually not updated when published
- white papers, strategy documents and reports
Do not create a publication:
- when you should be adding an attachment to another content format
- for meeting minutes (these should be attached to the correct governance page)
- for videosÂ
Writing and formatting for publications
Content should follow the GDS style guide and guidance on writing for GOV.UK:
- titles should be short and user-friendly
- titles should be front-loaded, with the most important words at the start of the sentence
- the summary should be short (up to 160 characters) and end with a full stop
- body copy should describe the publication in plain, neutral language
Additional considerations:
- publication pages should be short and straightforward
- users need to know if they should open the document, and if the information meets their needs
- relevant keywords and phrases should be included for search and SEO purposes
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