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Indiana Introduces Redesigned Web Portal

More than 200 Hoosiers provided feedback for the state portal's new design.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon announced the launch of Indiana's next generation Web portal accessIndiana. The official Web portal for the state of Indiana, now has a new look and improved organization of information.

AccessIndiana was built and is managed by Indiana Interactive Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of e-government firm NIC. The redesign took eight months to complete. During that time, Indiana Interactive staff conducted feedback sessions and focus groups with more than 200 Hoosiers, including citizens, state government employees and representatives from the business community. The result is an enhanced design that simplifies navigation and organizes site content in a more user-friendly manner. AccessIndiana features more than 200,000 pages of content and over 175 interactive applications.

"As the Internet becomes more integrated into every day life, people are expecting government to have a strong online presence and demonstrate continuous improvement," said Gov. Frank O'Bannon.

The redesign process began in April 2002. In addition to focus groups with Hoosiers, Indiana Interactive researchers analyzed and benchmarked leading state government and corporate Web site designs. The final design was also subject to a rigorous review by Indiana citizens, businesses and students with Web development expertise from across the state.

AccessIndiana's design enhancements include:

- Enhanced organization: All Web portal content has been reorganized so users can find the information they need in fewer clicks, more closely reflecting the industry's "three click rule";

- Improved public participation: The new portal design provides more opportunities for public feedback through the addition of a user opinion survey on the portal's home page;

- Enhanced search engine capabilities: In response to user requests for improved search capabilities, accessIndiana has implemented a new search engine powered by Google, the nation's leading search engine. The new search engine uses the same technology as the Google search engine to search accessIndiana's 200,000+ pages of information; and

- Amber Alert participation: To address public concern about the safety of children in Indiana, accessIndiana will play a key role in the Amber Alert initiative. If a child in Indiana is reported abducted by a stranger, an icon will appear on the accessIndiana home page and at the top of every state agency Web site. This icon will link to the Indiana Amber Alert Web site to provide information about the missing child.

-- The Office of Gov. Frank O'Bannon