Story collage – The homepage begins with a big, colorful jigsaw puzzle of leading stories’ headlines, providing a glimpse into the articles they link to, as well as a strong visual draw for the eye. Thumbnail sliders – At certain points, the pages are broken up by a useful carousel of image thumbnails, each allowing the user to drill into a specific story. You Need To Read This Now – By giving its top stories a bit of whitespace and accompanying them with an explicit directive, The Verge is able to focus attention on the hottest news it has to offer. Title