CNN.com is preparing to launch a new design, and here’s the beta site with a features tour. Among the new features: a bigger video player, improved weather section, local news section (powered by Topix), “All About” pages with in-depth resources, and recommended stories based on browsing history. (Thanks, Don!)
CNN.com is sticking to its major themes, with the main story on the left and a list of headlines in the center. It’s still unclear how the new Internet Broadcasting deal will fit in. What’s your reaction to the beta new design?
Update: They’ve added a link to a KCRA story in the “More stories” section beneath the fold on the home page. Also, when you click through to the U.S. news page, there’s a link to a WKMG story in the main story block (see below).
Both of these stations are IB affiliates, and both links are just that: straight links to the local sites’ stories (they pop new windows.) I would imagine a compelling local story could generate a big influx of unique visitors for the local site (although some argue that’s an artificial increase since nearly all of these visitors would be out-of-market.)
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