I’ve had the pleasure of working behind the scenes on The Next Bench since the Voodoo team at HP launched it in 2008. Since then, it's grown from a small community into one of HP’s most trafficked online destinations and I couldn't be prouder of everything we've done. But very soon, this site is going to get a whole lot cooler. Let me tell you about what's changing.
We have heard from several people that the current design of The Next Bench is difficult to navigate. Visitors to the site want the ability to quickly access content, without having to figure out complicated menus. Our soon-to-launch redesigned version should solve that problem.
Over the next 24 hours, you will see The Next Bench transform into a news blog format. Instead of the current landing page, you’ll have direct access to the latest blog posts and multi-media content. You will also notice some changes that make it easier to find featured content, learn about our bloggers and find other HP social media channels.
With the launch of the new design, we also will put more focus into content development. You’ll hear more from our current bloggers, including Voodoo founder Rahul Sood and meet other HP voices that will bring a new dimension to your experience on the site.
We want to thank all of you have visited and participated in The Next Bench so far. And I have to give special thanks to the Voodoo fans who were there with us from the very beginning. Although we’ve had to relocate the Voodoo forums (they are now here and here), the Voodoo fans are still the cornerstone of our community and we look forward to continuing chatting with you all.
As we continue to grow, let us know the things you want to see in the comments below. Connect with me on Twitter (@MarkatHP) and say hello – I look forward to hearing from you!
