Introduction
The official website of the Samsung group, www.samsung.com is loaded with information about the company and its products. A multi-national company and leading electronics company of the world, Samsung originated as a small export business several years ago in Taegu, Korea
Features
The website is customized as per the countries it is being viewed from. The main products are displayed upfront. The main categories of information presented in the Samsung website are: consumer, business, support, experience, news, and about samsung.
One of the noticeable features of the Samsung website is that the upper part of its web page, which is static on all pages, has its text completely in lowercase.
The center of the website’s home page displays a big image followed by the names of a few of the company’s new products. Clicking each product’s name displays a new image in the center. This gives visitor’s a good idea of what’s new from Samsung.
Unlike several other product websites, Samsung.com lets you register here. Registering on the website gives you access to offers and news related to the company and its products.
Tips and Tricks
Rolling the mouse over the main categories brings sub-categories in sight. Click the sub-categories instead of the main categories for easy access to information you are looking for.
Below the central image on the home page are some very useful sections dedicated to product information, offers, and support. The support links have handy guides to operate or troubleshoot a Samsung product. You can even download user manuals from here.
The bottom of the web page has links for RSS feeds and the Samsung newsletter.
The link for contacting the company is provided in miniscule letters at the bottom of the page.
If you are looking for career opportunities at Samsung, you will find the relevant link at the bottom of the page. The ‘about samsung’ link will also take you to a page that has a link called Careers.
Newbie Friendly Rating
Being a big company, the website has a lot of information to offer. The interface has managed to include all information in a neat way. The look and feel of the website will appeal to the first-time visitor. Moreover, a curious newbie will have access to all information of the company. Given the abundance of information available and the ease of exploring the website, Samsung.com deserves a rating of 8 out of 10.
