With its elegantly re-designed homepage and industry pages launched on June 13, 2002, Alibaba.com is expected to provide better services and more business services for over 1,200,000 members.


The new face of Alibaba homepage features with the clearly divided roles (buyer, seller) for its visitors.


As the world's largest base of suppliers, the most significant part of the homepage is devoted to catering for the needs of international buyers: recommended products, supplier bases, and exclusive buyer services, which in the past were behind the scene, are now spotlights on the homepage.


Suppliers and sellers will also feel happy about the new version. More promotion spaces are available for sellers who are always eager to promote their products and companies in the most eminent and active marketplace in the cyber world.


"Our ultimate goal of this update is to help our members with their business, no matter online or offline." Said Cathy Zhang, the manager of Alibaba's (http://www.alibaba.com) WebSite Operation Dept. "We have over 1 million members. It is surely a big event for them when we launch the new face. The new face, in our point of view, gives visitors better navigation, while a distinctive Alibaba style still remains."


Besides better navigation, Alibaba viewers can also benefit from the industry-focused information, Tips & Tricks written by Alibaba editors, who communicate directly with members and visitors. For every business individual, it is a good way to learn from other people's success and failures.