EAGAN, Minn., June 2, 2008 – West today announced a redesigned Web site and online store at
http://west.thomson.com that makes it easier for lawyers, law students and government agencies to find and acquire the legal information and resources they need to support their practice.
Customers visiting the new site will see a new design, with more information organized in a more intuitive fashion. Other highlights of the redesigned site include:
- – Access to more than 5,000 legal titles, as well as resources and services designed to give legal professionals what they need to succeed in the practice and business of law.
- – More intuitive and user-friendly navigation, with enhanced global search capability that makes it easy for users to find information anywhere on the site.
- – Comprehensive information on Westlaw, the leading online legal research service, providing quick access to West's vast collection of statutes, case law materials, public records and other legal resources.
- – A state-of-the-art online store with the most robust searching, browsing and e-commerce support available.
"The entire redesign was informed by feedback from our customers," said Toni Kasparek, senior director of Response Marketing for West. "The result is a streamlined site with improved navigation and search functionality that's built to meet the needs of our wide range of users."
With more than 200,000 visits a month and thousands of monthly transactions, redesigning the site was essential from both a commerce and a brand perspective. Kasparek noted that the new site offers comprehensive "About Us" background on the West business, including an extensive library of media materials, podcasts and other thought leadership materials on key issues and trends in the legal and information marketplace.
Headquartered in Eagan, Minn., West is the foremost provider of integrated information solutions, software and services to the U.S. legal market. West is a business within Thomson Reuters. For more information, please visit the West Web site at
www.west.thomson.com.
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