For Immediate Release:
November 2, 2011
Monmouth County unveils new Web site design
Modern look more visually appealing, easier to navigate
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County has a brand new look – on its Web site, that is.
Today, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders launched a redesign of the county’s Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com, the third redesign in the last six years.
“The goal of this redesign was to give the Web site a fresh new look that is representative of the county’s continued efforts to keep its residents informed about government services and what makes Monmouth County such a great place to live,” Freeholder Director Robert D. Clifton said.
The first thing visitors to the site will notice is the bold red, white and blue color scheme. The colors were chosen to give the site a distinctly patriotic feel influenced by Monmouth County’s rich history, most notably, the Battle of Monmouth, which was the turning point in the Revolutionary War.
Attention to detail is paid throughout the design, from the lighting and pressed seal in the header to the raised look of the navigation bar and buttons.
“While the overall layout of elements remains largely unchanged, minor adjustments were made to increase the organization and usability of the site,” Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley said. “The most frequently used links were given their own individual buttons along the left side. Other popular links were then listed below.”
Popular pages of the Web site include direct links to the Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting agendas and minutes, county’s constitutional officers’ Web pages, Belford Ferry Terminal, county care centers, competitive bidding and the new Grow Monmouth economic development initiative.
“With the arrival of fall weather our parks are really showing their colors, and there’s no better way to find out about holiday events and programs at our parks and libraries than from the county Web site,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. “Hopefully, the updated look will encourage people to look at other resources available on this ever evolving Web site.”
“The Web site has many opportunities for residents to keep in touch with their county government,” Freeholder Amy A. Mallet said. “There is an easy to use newsletter signup tool; electronic newsletters are a way for residents to stay informed with weekly or monthly updates. There are also links to Monmouth County’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.”
A new calendar tab was also added to the main area of the home page, providing visitors with an at-a-glance view of upcoming events. County meetings, clinics, information session and park events are included on the main calendar.
“We want people to use the Web site as a resource,” Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone said. “Municipal leaders are accessing Shared Services information while residents and visitors can find out about things to do on the tourism pages. Either way, the county is working to improve the Web site and keep current with information.”
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