Digital standards

A guide for McGill's website owners and managers

Read about criteria for creating and managing McGill websites and online services including:

  • Accessibility requirements;
  • Obligations concerning website security and protecting users' data;
  • Usability best practices;
  • Optimizing website performance.

AI-generated content

Content on McGill’s websites - including content created with generative AI - must align with McGill’s Digital Standards.

What's your role in McGill's web community?

Learn about roles and responsibilities when creating and managing McGill websites.

Concerning third-party solutions: McGill's Digital standards are not requirements for third-party solutions, they are only recommendations.

This document has been created as part of the McGill Web Evolution Program, a joint initiative of McGill's Communications and External Relations and IT Services teams. The Web Evolution Program aims to create user experiences that best meet audience requirements. For more information about the project, visit the Web Evolution Program website.

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