By Mark Sweney: Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is to unveil a new-look MSN UK homepage later today that includes tie-ups with Facebook and Twitter and a new high-profile slot for its online TV service.
A key element of the refresh, the first major overhaul since September 2007, is to simplify the design to reduce download time, which is considered a key factor in keeping users engaged for longer.
“The new homepage is much lighter, much whiter, much shorter [in overall length], much smaller,” said Peter Bale, executive producer of MSN UK at Microsoft.
MSN UK’s new-look website, which is scheduled to go live from 8.30pm today, will also include social media integration with Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live. The website will also offer more news and larger images.
Users will be able to access and update their social media accounts directly from the MSN homepage
This article originally appeared in © Guardian News & Media Ltd..

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