Maine.Gov Web Portal Continues to Receive Recognition and Accolades

Company Website: http://www.Maine.gov
AUGUSTA, Maine -- (Business Wire)

The state of Maine received national recognition for www.Maine.gov in the annual “Best of the Web” competition sponsored by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). Maine.gov was ranked as one of the top state government web portals for 2015.

The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute that focuses on information technology and best practices in state and local government. Maine.gov was evaluated in a number of areas including innovation, web-based delivery of public services, efficiency and accessibility. For the thirteenth time in 15 years, Maine.gov has placed among the top 10 government websites in their prestigious “Best of the Web” competition.

“The State of Maine has set high expectations for accessibility and convenience when it comes to the Maine.gov website and its online services,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “The state has been diligent in maintaining and growing its web presence. When we receive outside recognition of this hard work, it is always appreciated.”

The redesigned Maine.gov portal was created to maximize the user’s experience by utilizing a flat, simplified layout with parallax scrolling, which allows the site to use high-quality images without the loss of speed or efficiency. Maine’s standards-compliant coding also ensures that the site works well across different web browsers.

Using responsive design, the portal automatically adjusts for a desktop, tablet, or smartphone and features an off-canvas menu, which slides out for easy navigation. Additionally, the portal’s one-stop services, convenient notification options, and excellent customer service make Maine.gov a well-rounded gateway for state resources and information.

“We are once again honored to receive such recognition from the Center for Digital Government,” commented Maine’s Chief Technology Officer Greg McNeal. “Maine.gov has been a national eGovernment success story over the past 16 years. We will continue to look for creative and innovative solutions involving government interaction, while also maintaining and improving the accessibility and efficiency of the website. Maine.gov and its online services were developed to serve and support citizens and businesses alike and that will never change.”

Moving forward, Maine.gov will continue to be a tremendous resource for transacting government business. The site currently processes approximately 4 million transactions annually, offering over 465 unique online services and 300,000 pages of content.

The state’s official website was redesigned at no cost to Maine taxpayers through a collaboration between Maine’s eGovernment partner, Maine Information Network, LLC., a subsidiary of NIC, and the State of Maine.

About Maine.gov

Maine.gov (http://www.Maine.gov) is the official Web portal of the state of Maine. Maine.gov is a service of InforME, a collaborative effort between the state of Maine and Maine Information Network, LLC, part of the NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

About NIC

Founded in 1992, NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The Company's innovative eGovernment services help make government more accessible to everyone through technology. The family of NIC companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Forbes has named NIC as one of the “100 Best Small Companies in America” six times, most recently ranked at No. 36 (2014), and the Company has been included four times on the Barron’s 400 Index. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.

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Contacts:

InforME/Maine.gov
Dan Andrews, 207-621-2600
General Manager
Dandrews@informe.org

Source: Maine.gov