Microsoft continues testing different shapes of MSN.com v11

By Gregor on August 28, 2008 11:35 AM

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Since we learned about the upcoming version of MSN.com featuring a tighter Windows Live integration and a fresh new look a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft has continued to evolve the page before releasing it broadly.

Some users are now forwarded to a version of the page that looks a little different. New to the first version of v11 was a column on the right side with easy access to your email inbox, video highlights and other custom content. This custom content column has moved to the left side of the page. Looks like MSN is doing some parallel a vs b testing to refine the usability of the page for prime time.

If you want to check the new version out yourself, simply go to:
http://v11.www.msn.com/defaulta.aspx

Old version:
http://v11.www.msn.com/default.aspx

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Comments

http://liveside.net/members/thaman04/default.aspx thaman04

I like the column better on the right side… it just feels and looks more right.. lol
http://www.liveside.net/members/calum_2D00_r_2D00_/default.aspx calum-r-

I still think it won’t beat the UK’s new MSN UK homepage & don’t understand why the MSN.com team can’t think up something just as good, or even just as good as nineMSN.
http://msftandthefuture.spaces.live.com/ Quikboy

I’m wondering, does anyone even use MSN.com anymore? I look at the content sometimes, and it’s definitely not meant to attract teenagers or younger. And if you’re just interested in any new inbox messages or IM buddies online, Windows Live Home already does it.

I think MSN.com needs a bigger updated look, and not to mention, better content to keep with the times. The way MSN is done, seems far outdated.
http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com SteveBallmer

what do you like better, left or right?

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