MSN redesigns homepage with links to Twitter and Facebook

MSN is set to revamp its homepage with new direct links to Twitter and Facebook.

Mircosoft’s de-cluttered homepage, which now has 50% fewer links, highlights Bing search, news and entertainment stories, as well as giving users the chance to personalise the page with local information.

The new-look site is currently only available as a preview but it is expected to be rolled out gradually in the US before becoming fully available some time next year.

Erik Jorgensen, corporate vice-president at Microsoft, said: “Now is the time to clean up the mess on the web – people need less clutter and less hassle to find what matters most to them.

“Microsoft is uniquely invested in search, media experiences and technical innovation. Combining these assets to deliver our new MSN home page is a tremendous win for customers and advertisers.”