Welcome to the New USGS.gov
Detailed Description
Welcome to the New USGS.GOV
Our new user experience makes world-class USGS science, data, information, and products more easily accessible, available, and usable.
Just the tip of the iceberg…
Our transitional site includes the new usgs.gov and more than 180 top-level pages (Mission Areas, Programs, Regions, our three new Science Center websites, Products, Connect, About, etc.). We will migrate more USGS websites into this new experience; check back often to see our progress.
Enhancements include:
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USER-CENTERED DESIGN
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IMPROVED FUNCTIONALITY
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RESPONSIVE MOBILE-READY DESIGN
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INTUITIVE NAVIGATION
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FASTER, MORE ACCURATE SEARCH
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ENHANCED SCIENCE-DRIVEN CONTENT
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SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION
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NEW ANALYTICS PROCESS AND FEEDBACK TOOLS
User-centered Design
Behind the scenes, we’ve focused on visual design, usability, and information architecture so that we can provide you with the data and information you want when you want it.
Improved Functionality
Understanding our many users and what they need most motivated the new functionality. Consistent design, branding, and navigation come together to create the best possible experience.
Responsive, Mobile-ready Design
More people than ever are using smartphones and tablets to surf the web. Whether you visit from a desktop or from your mobile browser, the new usgs.gov is designed to give you a clean, tailored experience.
Intuitive Navigation
By reducing clicks and increasing pathways to information, we’ve streamlined access to what matters most — our science, data, and information.
Faster, More Accurate Search
Getting you to what you want the first time is the ultimate goal. Our faster, more accurate search bridges the old and the new and puts the USGS at your fingertips.
Enhanced Science-driven Content
The brand new Science Explorer makes discovering USGS science easier (and more fun) than ever. Choose a topic — from biology and ecosystems to water — and see the full range of what we have to offer.
Our First Three New Science Center Websites
Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/norock
Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/wetland-and-aquatic-research-center-warc
Wisconsin Water Science Center at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/wisconsin-water-science-center
Social Media Integration
No matter where you are on the new usgs.gov, sharing to your favorite social media platforms is only a click away.
New Analytics Process and Feedback Tools
New analytics and feedback tools provide insight to help us continue improving.
We are building this site for you. Let us know what you think.
(See "Send Feedback" button at bottom of the screen above the footer.)
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.