YouTube is making changes to its website with a new center-aligned design and stronger focus on playlists.
YouTube is bringing one of its most significant updates to the renowned video site, putting it in line with the mobile version. Most notably, the complete website is redesigned with a new center-aligned structure, which simply fits on any screen size, the company said in a blog post, Thursday. The update also emphasizes on playlists by placing the option on top and center of left sidebar, which makes it more accessible than before.
The redesigned website is a way to give users the same feel of browsing videos as on mobile apps, which has taken front seat in driving YouTube's play time. The new look takes its cues from Google Now's card-like interface, which shows Google's intention to spread uniformity across different service it owns. The guide icon on the right hand side of the YouTube logo displays the list of options including playlists, subscriptions and recommended channels.
The playlist option on the left sidebar is updated with two options, like and favorite videos, which will bring all the videos of your choice at one place with a simple click. YouTube has also made it easier for users to create and edit new playlists. When a user creates a playlist, a new page appears that lets you organize videos in the folder.
The overall website is neatly netted with more focus toward the center. The right and the left areas are reserved for user links and advertisements. The changes to the site began rolling out Thursday, with some users expected to view the new site later today.
The update to the site is the first since Google named long-time advertising executive, Susan Wojcicki as YouTube's new senior vice president, replacing Salar Kamangar. The web giant said at the time that Kamangar was starting his own early-stage products within Google, similar to Andy Rubin, former Android head, who was moved to a new project focused on robots.
