A Note to Our Users About the Redesign

We'd like to take a moment to thank you for being part of the NPR.org community and to talk about the newly redesigned Web site. We've tried to create an updated look with improved functionality that will be easier to use.

So what's different besides the look?

Finding a Program and Search
We realized that many users were navigating to programs either through the drop down list of shows or through the search engine. That's why we've put both features at the top of every page - so you can always know where it is. Click on "NPR Programs A-Z" at the very top of your page, select a show from the drop-down menu, and then hit the "go" button. If you want to search by keyword, type the words into the box at the top right corner of the site and then hit the "go" button.

The Main Site Navigation
You will find the main navigation bar near the top of each page on the site. We've added a section called archives. It is a place for you to search the program archives which include brief summaries and audio going back to 1996 in many cases. This area replaces the list from the former programs section. You can now find a couple versions of the programs list in the upgraded about npr area. This was previously called inside npr, which was a confusing term for many visitors. We've also added a contact us link on every page, so you have an instant way to write the Web staff or your favorite program host.

Find your Local Station
Connecting with your local station is one area of new functionality. It will enable you to integrate your local station's branding and links throughout the NPR.org site. This includes viewing the program schedule and connecting to live audio streams. Here's how it works. Type in your zip code and you'll get a listing of all the NPR Member stations in your area and can choose a station from that list. You can also type your call letters straight into the box and find your station that way. You will need to enable "cookies" and "javascript" in your browser to take advantage of the technology. You can read our privacy policy for more information. In the coming months this feature will become even more robust. We plan on adding more programming from your stations and better ways to integrate the local and national experience whether you're on NPR.org or a station site.

Use of Javascript
If you are not viewing audio buttons on the left side of the page, other navigational elements on the top and right sides, then you have probably disabled the use of JavaScript in your browser. To get the full site experience, we hope you will consider re-enabling it while on the site. We have chosen to use this technology for a couple of reasons. First, it will let the Web team update large portions of the site with one command, rather than updating each individual page. Second, it decreases use of server-side technology, which can create traffic jams on the server and cause longer download times to view pages. For those not wishing to use JavaScript, we have revamped our text only page to include links to all the programs and major portions of their sub-navigation.

Thanks for taking time to visit the site. Your feedback is important to us. Please e-mail your thoughts to yourturn@npr.org

The NPR Online team