Times Online to undergo major overhaul

by Alex Donohue, Brand Republic 12-Oct-06, 11:00

LONDON - Times Online is to undergo a redesign and revamp, according to owners News International.

The website, which is the official online presence for The Times and The Sunday Times, has been expanding its services to include more podcasting and TV clips in recent months.

A spokesperson for News International confirmed that Times Online would soon be undergoing further changes, but not in the next few weeks as has been reported.

Last week, Times Online agreed a deal with BSkyB's 24-hour news channel, Sky News, to supply video news content for the website.

The title has also launched The Times Online Travel Channel, featuring holiday booking advice, flight and hotel information, and up-to-date currency and weather news.

A digital magazine, Select, has already been launched, featuring a composite of articles from the print edition's supplements. Comment Central, a current affairs blog, has also been launched.

In September, News International's sister title, The Sun, revamped its website to include a 24-hour updated video and entertainment news service to improve its service to users.

Times Online claims to have 9m unique users every month.

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