ZDNet Upgraded!

Today saw the launch of ZDNet.co.uk’s re-design. ZDNet was already one of the leading Technology News and reviews websites but this update makes it potentially the best by quite a margin.

There are many many new or improved features but what stands out for me are:

1) The first and most noticeable difference is the new look. Gone are days when a large percentatge of users were using 800×600 displays on a dial up modem. The new wider format site makes better use of the space available on the higher resolution displays. Allowing more content and less scrolling. There is also more video content. The new design really takes advantage of what the technology the modern user has access to. It’s also cleaner fresher look making it easier to read and navigate.

2) Cutting Edge community features. The user involvement in the site is one of the best improvements. Built in-house the content management system allows for more user interaction and community tools than any other UK business site. Write a profile, create and maintain a blog. Clip any article and it is made a bookmark in your account area for easy reference and viewers of your profile to see. Comment on other user’s blogs, create a review on any article or product feature. There are also forums and many other features. The beauty of it is the way it all seems to link together in an intuative way.

There is also enhanced search and many other features to play with. Check out my user profile here.

There’s lots to play with but of course the core of what made ZDNet so good to start with is still there - the excellent editorial and Whitepages.

Check out the homepage or take a tour.