Obama unveils new presidential Web site; "Change has come to the official White House Web site."

[DeepModem Mom]

Source: CNN

In keeping with the theme that swept President Obama into the Oval Office, change has come to the official White House Web site.

Almost at the instant Obama was sworn in, www.whitehouse.gov relaunched with a redesign to signal a new era in government. Gone was the staid site of the Bush White House, replaced by a dynamic new site reflective of his tech-savvy successor.

The new design includes more interactive features, a prominent photo gallery displayed across the top of the site, the ability to get e-mail updates, and a White House blog. The site's "briefing room" also includes places for a weekly video address, slide shows, proclamations, and executive orders as well as news about nominations and appointments.

"It's a great first step, and the tip of the iceberg in what's coming with participatory politics and the relationship between the president and the public," said Andrew Rasiej, founder of the Personal Democracy Forum and co-founder of techPresident.com.

Visitors to the site are invited to e-mail the president and his staff, although -- perhaps in a nod to the Twittersphere, where brevity is key -- comments are limited to 500 characters.

"President Obama is committed to creating the most open and accessible administration in American history," states the site's Contact Us page....


President Obama's official White House Web site launched during his swearing-in ceremony.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/white.house.website/index.html

[madaboutharry]

1. They will have to work very hard

at this idea. I think it is easy to get pushed into a bubble. Let us hope that he can withstand the pressure.

[pinto]

2. Kick.

:kick: and R.

[acmavm]

3. These people don't miss a beat!

[high density]

4. Too bad change.gov was shuttered at the same time

I hope they move the content over.

[Sunriser13]

9. Not gone, HD

Not gone - just an additional step to get to the content from the http://change.gov addy. In very faint letters at the lower right is a link to "continue on to change.gov"... or just click here: http://change.gov/content/home

Hope that helps...

[yurbud]

5. one annoying feature--your comment has to be one long paragraph. If you hit return,

it sends your message.

[quidam56]

6. Change is coming in Appalachia from the bottom up !

http://www.wisecountyissues.com We can't stand anymore of the Bush error of patriotism, progress and prosperity in Appalachia. Hannity's America sure isn't My America.

[catzies]

7. First time ever I'm not scared to visit whitehouse.gov! 'Fraid I'd end up on a no fly list

for the past 8 years if I did. :)

[Johnny Noshoes]

8. Wow..

I can finally bookmark the White House website because it is a place WORTH reading and checking out.:)

[snot]

10. can this be real?