Vimeo, the video hosting and sharing site that acts as a sort of thinking-man’s YouTube, has begun closed tests of a complete site redesign and a bunch of new features. Wanna get involved? Read on to find out how.
Vimeo now achieves pretty massive viewing figures; in December 2011 the site pulled in 65 million monthly uniques. Vimeo CEO Dae Mellencamp said of the site’s success: “Vimeo’s growth and dedication to maximizing the user experience was the catalyst for this redesign.
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“The result protects the essence of Vimeo while allowing for future growth of audience and features in a simple, intuitive environment,” Mellencamp concludes.
The new look puts the video first, by enlarging the full-width video player to twice the size of its previous incarnation. There’s also better searching options and cleaner presentation across the board. “Our goal was to strike a balance between friendly and elegant while still preserving our fun personality.”
The new look is available as a closed test for select Vimeo members as of now. If you’d like to take part, find out more here.
