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February 01, 2009
White House Online Revamp
By Nichole Mrasek
President Barack Obama ushered in his term with an overhaul to WhiteHouse.gov, the official Web site for the White House and the President. To better engage the masses, the new site was designed to focus on communication, transparency and participation.
WhiteHouse.gov, now offers a greater focus on new media and the ability for users to receive current updates from the administration in Washington, D.C.
The Briefing Room: View the President’s latest events and public statements. Check out photos, video, and blogs, as well as proclamations, executive orders, and press releases.
The Agenda: Find out more about the administration’s positions on everything, from health care and the economy, to alternative energy and foreign policy.
Many are buzzing about the blog, although some seem to be scratching their heads over the lack of an open comment function on the blog, or elsewhere. To post a question or comment, users must enter their submissions via a contact page.
"Citizen participation will be a priority for the administration, and the Internet will play an important role in that," the site says. "One significant addition to WhiteHouse.gov reflects a campaign promise from the president: we will publish all non-emergency legislation to the website for five days, and allow the public to review and comment before the president signs it."
Read more “Obama Debuts News WhiteHouse.gov” site from PC World here.
Posted by staff at February 1, 2009 12:12 PM
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