NASA is in the middle of a redesign to make data more accessible from the home page, using drop-down menus and rollover buttons. The point of the redesign is to make it easier for people to find information quickly. John Weiner, of the Energy Department s National Energy Information Center, said most government sites are now redesigned in house by their own Webmasters. Many agencies are now seeking feedback from focus groups before posting their Web sites. While most people agree that change is necessary, the cost is growing because citizens are now demanding the same features that are available on private sites interactive components, visually pleasing graphics and easy navigation.
Many agencies redesign Web sites in house to minimize costs.