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State of South Carolina Launches Enhanced Official Web Site at www.SC.gov

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The state of South Carolina is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned and enhanced official Web site, http://www.SC.gov.

“The new site combines best practices and the latest technology to deliver a user-friendly and attractive online experience based on customer activity and feedback.”

The state’s official Web site, originally launched in November 2005, now has a fresh new look and new features organized to improve citizen and business access to government information. Enhancements include an updated design, better resources for local government information, and new social media tools that encourage interaction between citizens and the state.

The upgrades to SC.gov balance clear information presentation and visual appeal with the ultimate goal of making it easier for citizens to find state information and services. Popular online services are showcased by a slideshow and connect users to these services in one click. The “How Do I?” section has been expanded and located in a more prominent position on the Web site and there is also a new section dedicated to local government and community information resources.

“We wanted the new version of SC.gov to provide an inviting and intuitive online presence to connect users to the information they are seeking,” said Barbara Teusink, Deputy Division Director for the Division of State Information Technology. “The new site combines best practices and the latest technology to deliver a user-friendly and attractive online experience based on customer activity and feedback.”

New features that categorize information sections by subject and user group make finding important information and the most frequently requested information easier than ever. Additional popular resources have also been added to the homepage for easier access, including a direct link to customer support live chat and an online state phone directory. The amount of information available is evidence that SC.gov is an incredible resource to citizens, businesses, visitors, and all others who need to access information about South Carolina.

In addition to these new features, SC.gov is the gateway to South Carolina’s online government services, including driver’s license renewals, hunting and fishing licenses, traffic ticket payments, professional license renewals, campaign finance reporting, state spending transparency, education statistics, business registration, and much more.

SC.gov continues to provide a user-friendly Help Center, live chat support, answers to frequently asked questions, and a powerful search engine. Internet users of all comfort and skill levels will find this site useful and easy to use.

Users can find out more about online government services in South Carolina through:

* RSS feeds: http://www.sc.gov/rss.htm
* Facebook: SC.gov
* Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scgov

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About SC.gov

SC.gov is the official Web site of the state of South Carolina (http://www.SC.gov) and a collaborative effort between the state and South Carolina Interactive to enable the state to conduct state business online and improve public access to government information. The South Carolina Budget and Control Board’s Division of State Information Technology provides guidance to South Carolina Interactive who is responsible for operating, maintaining, and marketing SC.gov. South Carolina Interactive is part of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

About NIC

NIC Inc. is the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,000 federal, state, and local agencies that serve 97 million people in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.nicusa.com.