1) The document discusses a prototype review process conducted for the redesign of the Autonews.com website to improve usability. 2) Recommendations from the review resulted in 37 changes being made prior to launch out of 75 identified "usability violations." 3) User satisfaction scores increased after the redesign based on the prototype review, with improvements seen in functionality, look and feel, navigation, search, and overall satisfaction.

1. Prototype Review in the Site Redesign of AutoNews.com John J. Fitzgerald Director of Business Planning & Online Commerce Automotive News Group, Crain Communications