Ryan Clark

Confused by SharePoint terms like “hub site” or “metadata”? In this glossary, I will explain the most important concepts for beginners when it comes to SharePoint. Let’s get started. The SharePoint Universe: Core Concepts To start, you need to understand the environment. This first section explains what SharePoint is, how it’s deployed, and the two different user experiences you might see. Understanding these core concepts is the first step toward using the platform well. 🙂 What is SharePoint? A High-Level View Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based platform that organizations use to create websites. It works as a company’s private internet, […]

Not sure between SharePoint and Zoho WorkDrive? In this guide, let’s talk about the key differences that can help you pick the right platform for your team. Let’s get started. What Is SharePoint? SharePoint’s been around the block. First launched back in 2001, it’s grown through a bunch of versions. From MOSS to SharePoint Foundation, classic SharePoint Server, and now SharePoint Online inside Microsoft 365. These days, it powers over 200 million users worldwide. It’s the go-to for a lot of big companies, especially if you’re already deep into Microsoft 365. Because SharePoint isn’t just for storing docs anymore, it’s

Want to know all the web parts in SharePoint? Let’s talk about all the modern SharePoint Online web parts with a quick and practical summary for each. Let’s get started. 1. Banner The Banner web part is now a true out-of-the-box superstar in SharePoint. It’s not just a boring title section anymore as you can add banners anywhere on your page: full-width, inside columns… Wherever you need some visual punch or want to show off an announcement. What’s cool is that you get multiple layouts to play with: fade, author, image and heading, color block, overlap, and plain. Plus, you

Want to switch from AvePoint? In this guide, let’s break down the best AvePoint alternatives, talk about what works, and how they compare. Let’s get started. 1. ShareGate ShareGate isn’t just a migration tool; it’s a Swiss Army knife for SharePoint and M365. You can use it to migrate across: You keep metadata, permissions, and version history; basically, if it’s on your site, ShareGate moves it, with no problem. As for the UI, you get a clean desktop app with drag-and-drop, bulk edits, and PowerShell for those who need more. Plus, you get: Pricing starts around $5,995/year per admin seat

Looking for a way to add external users? In this guide, let’s take a look at the steps to take to set up permissions and protect your data with confidence. Let’s get started. Step 1: Assess Tenant-Wide External Sharing Settings Ask yourself: What level of access makes sense for your business? Start by visiting the SharePoint admin center to set the baseline for external sharing across all sites. In the admin center, go to “Policies” > “Sharing” to find these options: If your site is connected to a Microsoft 365 group, external users can be managed through group membership as

Curious about getting more done with SharePoint? In this guide, I will tell you about the different use cases for SharePoint that can help boost remote teams. Let’s get started. 1. Real-Time Collaboration With co-authoring, your whole team can work together on Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files at the same time. You see updates instantly, and everyone edits one document, so no more version confusion or duplicate files. SharePoint and OneDrive can: If someone edits the same section as you, SharePoint will show a quick notice so you can resolve it. It works best in the Office web apps, but