A new Bradenton.com is about to debut

Today begins a week we've been anticipating at the Bradenton Herald for quite a while: Our web site is getting a fabulous new look.

As I note in my column this morning, Bradenton.com is about to be:

* Easier to use. Our readers will have a better overall experience when using Bradenton.com.
* Much faster. The speed of delivering story pages and other content to our readers has increased.
* Sharper, cleaner in look.
* A showcase for our photos and photo galleries. The site is designed to showcase the stunning photography and visual journalism produced every day by the Herald’s talented photojournalists -- and they are thrilled.

So, barring any unforeseen technical problems, you'll be able to check all this out starting about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. We'll keep you posted on progress, and we'll provide a special feedback form to compile and respond to your comments.

The countdown has begun!