The new www.whitehouse.gov!
More change has come to the White House! Continuing the push toward a more open and accessible government, the Obama Administration has revamped the White House Website and from CNN (source):
“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. 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.”
This type of openness brings in a new era with regard to government accessibility. As we are becoming more technologically savvy, and the younger generations want more connectedness with their leaders, this administration is setting the precedent, established the benchmark, and wrote the playbook on how to use technology to reach and leverage the electorate.
