Israel Diamond Industry Portal Undergoes Major Facelift

March 4, 2008 - PRLog -- The Israeli Diamond Industry Portal site, www.israelidiamond.co.il, the definitive B2B website for the Israel trade, has undergone a transformation. After a year-long research process the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), which operates the portal, has redesigned the site, emphasizing usability and accessibility.



The IDI portal is the only such site of any diamond center in English, Hebrew and Chinese. It functions as a daily work tool and venue for the diamond industry in Israel and worldwide, providing industry news, in-depth articles, interviews, photos and video clips. It also creates a B2B marketplace for the exchange of business contacts that lead to actual transactions. With thousands of registered users in 128 countries, the portal is a dynamic site, with content being updated throughout the day. Every month the site has tens of thousands of entries, and hundreds of thousands of pages viewed.



IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar said, “We redesigned the site after studying the needs of our users worldwide. In addition to a new look, the portal now has an improved user interface. There are more original articles, more video, and an improved photo gallery. We have also begun to run banners by advertisers in English, Hebrew and Chinese. This is all part of our strategy to expand the reach of the Israeli Diamond Industry to every corner of the world.”



Avidar also said noted that the revamped portal site has now been made more accessible to people with disabilities, and will soon be a fully accessible Level A site.



The portal site features:

Powerful search engine, that enables users to find Israeli diamond companies according to the type of goods they seek.
Diamond Needs Board, that posts specific needs of both foreign and Israeli members
Alert system that informs users of relevant diamond needs in real-time
Continuously updated industry news from Israel and the world, with original articles, photos and video
Tips on how to do business with Israel, including visa and travel information
General information, statistics and history of the Israeli Diamond Industry
Information on trade shows and events, with an international calendar and virtual pavilions
Forums and index of members to expand networking opportunities
A virtual office toolbox for members


The portal invites members of the diamond and jewelry trade to register as users, free of charge. The registration process is simple and efficient, offering a response within 72 hours.

Website: www.israelidiamond.co.il