Testing the new 5 live homepage
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|12:14 UK time, Tuesday, 12 June 2012
We've started testing a new homepage for 5 live, and we want you let us know what you think.
The launch is part of a wider BBC Radio online project that will see all networks switch to a new homepage design permanently later in the year. But while there will be a common theme across all stations, the distinctiveness of each – and especially 5 live – should still shine.
The new look is designed to help you find content more easily. One new feature is the option to ‘Favourite’ a clip or programme, dropping it in to a personalised folder which you can access when logged in to your BBC ID on a computer, on mobile or on a tablet. This allows you to quickly listen to or watch your favourites programmes and clips wherever you may be.
More detailed information about the new look and the overall strategy can be found on the BBC Radio Welcome Page, as well as blog posts by Chris Kimber, executive product manager for the Radio and Music Product and who's led this project, and Mark Friend, controller of BBC Audio & Music Interactive.
Of course this is a beta test, and so what you see now is likely to change when it comes to full launch. We’d like you to let us know what you think, and help us steer the product towards the optimum online radio experience for you.
You can let us know what you think by clicking the 'Feedback' tab on the side of the new page, in the comments section at the bottom of this blog, on email at [email protected]or even via Twitter using the #bbcradiobeta hashtag.
We look forward to hearing what you think!
Will Cooper is BBC Radio 5 live's interactive editor
Comment number 1.
At 15:29 12th Jun 2012, carrie wrote:I like it. (Don't faint Will!)
However I feel sorry for listeners who don't have internet access, the station seems to be excluding them across the board if the adverts are anything to go by.
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Comment number 2.
At 16:48 12th Jun 2012, mistered5 wrote:This comment has been referred for further consideration. Explain.
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Comment number 3.
At 19:44 12th Jun 2012, what wrote:In answer to the last question, yes, several hundred, who come in through the outdoor
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Comment number 4.
At 21:49 12th Jun 2012, NickyBoy001 wrote:Where is the link to watch the studio? Also why have poscasts been renamed as Downloads?
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Comment number 5.
At 08:58 13th Jun 2012, zelda wrote:It looks OK to me. Lets just hope that they put up blogs that will be interesting and get more people commenting unlike the current system where most blogs go without any comment whatsoever.
Quality not quantity please.
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Comment number 6.
At 17:51 14th Jun 2012, Chris Kimber wrote:@NickyBoy001 (4): the link to watch live video from the studio will be coming very soon. We weren't quite ready with it for the initial beta release, but it will be there in the not too distant future.
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Comment number 7.
At 23:17 18th Jun 2012, Linda1111 wrote:Too busy. Needs simplifying.
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Comment number 8.
At 13:07 19th Jun 2012, carrie wrote:Strange, I think it is very clear. Compared to the 'new' main sports page, it is fantastic, now that's what I call too busy.
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Comment number 9.
At 17:27 19th Jun 2012, carrie wrote:I would like it if you could say on the website who the commentators are when 5LSE is used, for example there is a new TMS commentator today, no idea who he is as his voice is unrecognisable and it would be nice to know.
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Comment number 10.
At 23:19 19th Jun 2012, Linda1111 wrote:It's not strange Carrie, it's my opinion...or does that make it strange? ;-)
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