Did you notice something different when you opened your homepage today?
SteinbachOnline has rolled out a new design that takes advantage of the latest technology and the way you interact online, both on desktop and mobile.
“We’ve had our best minds behind the rebuild and it’s been months in the works,” said Gion Delvecchio, sales manager for SteinbachOnline. “We want to make sure that we are keeping up with the times, doing our best to serve our community and making sure that we are supporting our clients in the best possible way.”
What’s different?
The biggest change to the website is the homepage itself, with all your local news, sports, agriculture, community, and national news stories in one scrollable feed, and each article is categorized so you can sort through the content that matters to you most.
Also, the homepage is now easier to use on your phone and tablet through your web browser and on the new SteinbachOnline app, which is now available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. Current SteinbachLive app users will receive the new app if they have automatic updates turned on, or they can download the update themselves through their app store.
Another big change is the Menu button in the right-hand corner of the page that gives you one-click access to the different article categories, online streaming for your favourite local radio stations and podcasts, popular features like the Events Calendar, Road Reports and Cancellations, HelloGoodBuy, LocalJobShop and garage sale listings. You will also find information on local contests including “Show Us Your Summer”, where sharing your photos can win you prizes throughout the summer.
More than 20 years of being your local digital news source
When SteinbachOnline launched for the very first time in 2000, the World Wide Web was transitioning from novelty to necessity. There were no smartphones, tablets, or social media. Very few of the news stories on the website had photos, and shareable video and podcasts were about a decade away.
Now, as these changes roll out, the internet is very much a part of our daily lives. Websites are being viewed more on mobile devices, apps and social media help provide immediate and constant updates on breaking news, and many of our news stories now have multiple photos, as well as video and podcasts embedded within the articles.
But one thing hasn’t changed over the years... our commitment to being the leading source of local information for Steinbach and southeastern Manitoba. Our staff are passionate about sharing stories about our community and the people who call it home while bringing you the latest news every day, and we are driven to support growth in our local businesses.
“What’s great is actually what’s staying the same,” Delvecchio added. “It’s the same local content, news, weather, and sports. None of that is going to change and I think that’s the best part of it.”
So far in 2022, SteinbachOnline has had more than a million users visiting the website.
If you have any questions, need help navigating the new website, or have suggestions about what we can add or improve for you, please feel free to contact us.
Check out our different homepage designs over the last two decades.