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Methods for digital decisions

Prepare your digital project, with concrete criteria.

Define your scope, compare solutions and prepare acceptance checks. Use worked examples, on-screen worksheets and primary references to make a documented decision.

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Guides, practical checklists and a cost comparator without an account.

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Bringing French digital expertise to the world

6expertise families50practical guides in each language34documented indicators126directory resources
The essentials in 30 seconds

FRENCH DIGITAL SOCIETY at a glance.

FRENCH DIGITAL SOCIETY is a professional and editorial platform that makes French digital expertise easier to understand, find and engage. It serves companies, non-profits and project owners in France and worldwide.

What you will find
An editorial directory, an expertise overview and practical decision guides.
Projects covered
Websites, digital products, UX, SEO, automation, data, AI and transformation.
How to begin
Clarify the need, identify useful skills, then verify references at the source.
What is not promised
No automatic certification, guaranteed outcome or inflated membership claim.
Explore our expertise

Specialists for every digital ambition.

From strategy to launch, identify the skills needed at every stage of your project.

</>Web developmentWebsites, apps and APIs↗✦Design & creationUX, interfaces and identity↗⌁No-code & automationTools and processes↗↗Digital marketingSEO, content and growth↗◎Data & artificial intelligenceAnalytics, AI and cloud↗⚑Consulting & strategyProduct and transformation↗
France · 2026 data

Digital tools are widespread. Their value needs checking.

Survey findings help frame a project. They describe French small and medium businesses, and do not set a target for your organisation.

83%

Have an online presence

A website or social account. Check that your offer, contact details and next action are easy to find.

40%

Use at least one AI solution

Choose one task and measure time saved after checking and correction.

39%

Report a cyber incident

During the previous 12 months. Prioritise account access and a tested recovery procedure.

Source: Baromètre France Num 2026 · DGE / Crédoc. 9,655 respondents; survey conducted 23 March–18 April 2026. Source checked 14 October 2026. Responses may overlap; percentages must not be added together.

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Start with a decision

A brief, a budget, a launch check.

These resources produce a record you can use with your team or a supplier. No account is required.

Define a testable scope

Follow a worked example: separate an enquiry from a confirmed booking, list exclusions and define acceptance evidence.

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Check before launch

Check useful journeys, forms, links and content. Keep evidence and a named owner for unresolved issues.

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Check data before importing

Check a local CSV: column consistency, missing values and repeated identifiers. Read the report on screen without uploading the original file.

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A look inside the directory

Resources to put your project in motion.

Explore 126 providers, guides and public resources. These six entries show the range of tasks covered: communication, connectivity, open data, digital skills, security and mapping.

Public resource

data.gouv.fr

Open platform for French public data. Examine each dataset’s producer, files and licence; the portal does not provide a uniform freshness guarantee for every dataset.

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Public resource

17Cyber

Official online assistance service for guidance when facing a cybermalicious situation. Describe the situation on the official site; the service and its diagnosis do not replace your internal incident procedure.

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An editorial selection. Logos identify the listed organisations and do not indicate membership or partnership.

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Collaboration without borders

French digital expertise is built through teamwork.

Complementary skills, clear communication and methods designed for distributed projects.

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Your next step

A clear starting point for every need.

You do not need to know every digital job title. Start with your situation: understand, prepare or search.

I need to identify the right profession

Compare six expertise families, their roles and deliverables to understand who to involve.

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I am preparing a decision

Use a practical method to frame the need, compare approaches and reduce project risk.

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I am looking for a resource

Filter the directory by category and type, then verify details on the original website.

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Practical reading

Three decisions, three practical methods.

Start with a useful answer, work through the method, then keep the worksheet with your decision. There are 50 guides in each language.

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Frequently asked questions

Understanding FRENCH DIGITAL SOCIETY.

What is FRENCH DIGITAL SOCIETY?

FRENCH DIGITAL SOCIETY is a professional and editorial platform that makes French digital expertise easier to understand, find and engage in France and worldwide.

Which skills are represented?

The network covers web development, product design, no-code, digital marketing, data, artificial intelligence and consulting.

How can I join the network?

Professionals can present their background, expertise and references through the contact page. Each application is reviewed before publication.

Is the directory a certification?

No. The directory is an editorial selection of service providers, specialist guides and public resources. Inclusion does not mean certification, network membership or guaranteed results. Project owners should verify references, methods and professional fit at the source.

How do I choose the right expertise for my project?

Start with the expected outcome, target users, timeline, available budget and constraints. Then compare the six expertise families and use the project guides. When several skills are needed, clarify ownership and responsibilities before comparing proposals.

Join the movement

Your expertise deserves to travel.

Are you a French digital professional? Present your work and expertise to join the network.

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Practical next steps

Tools for your next decision.

Go from a question to an evidence-based comparison, a reliable dataset or an appropriate learning plan.

Compare digital provider proposals

Scope, exclusions, evidence, recurring costs and exit: compare provider proposals using shared assumptions.

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Reuse open data while preserving its context

Select a dataset, examine its licence, period and coverage, document transformations and provide useful attribution.

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Choose digital training using evidence

Career goal, prerequisites, certification, practice and support: compare digital training programmes with a practical checklist.

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Compare the full cost

Calculate setup, recurring charges, internal work and exit for two solutions over the same period. Compare your assumptions and results on screen.

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