A new CNN.com redesign was expected to be unveiled Monday, but the new site design was launched today. Besides the obvious homepage cosmetic redesign, the site promises to integrate more video and personalized content.

What is most interesting about the new site design is that users will be able to personalize content, meaning you’ll be able to organize stories by correspondent, subject, or keyword in your own unique profile.


Though CNN has put effort into adding more video and photography, it has also partnered with a few new contributors. The site will feature content from Oprah.com, TED, People, and EW Magazine. The site will also have a brand new CNN Opinion section.

It is apparent that CNN, which is already one of the most trafficked sites on the web, recognizes the importance of incorporating social media. For example, the site will feature interactive Oprah’s Book Club events using Facebook Connect to chat. We can expect to see better integrated content from CNN iReport. Also, the site will feature regular commentary from Pete Cashmore, the founder of Mashable, one of the largest blogs on the internet.

Clearly, CNN is focused on increasing their dominance on the web with the launch of their newly designed site and its features.

CNN has released a video overview of the new site that can be viewed here.

What do you think about the new CNN.com?