Ryan Clark

Worried about your data’s security? In this guide, let’s talk about the top security features of SharePoint Online that can help protect your data. Let’s get started. 1. Identity and Access Management Identity and access management just means controlling two things: Simply speaking, it’s about making sure only the right people can log in and only see what they’re supposed to see.  Let’s talk about the specific features that make this possible: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a second step when logging in. You don’t just need a password, you also need something like a phone code or […]

Need to connect tools to SharePoint? In this guide, let’s take a look at the best integration options available to SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. SharePoint’s Integration with Tools SharePoint Online is more than just a document library, it’s a flexible platform that connects teams, tools, and data. When integrated with the right services, SharePoint becomes a powerful hub for: These help improve workflows, connect with various party apps, and support business needs without switching between tools. Whether you’re working in sales, IT, or project management, there’s likely an integration that fits your setup. Let’s look at the top ways

Curious about SharePoint lists? In this guide, let’s talk about what these lists are and how to create one to keep your data organized. Let’s get started. What is a SharePoint List? A SharePoint List is basically a table of data you can use to store and manage information within a SharePoint site. It’s basically like an Excel spreadsheet, but built right into your SharePoint environment, made up of rows and columns. The rows are your individual items (like tasks or contacts), and the columns are the data fields for each item (like names or dates). What makes it even

Want to improve how your users interact with SharePoint? In this guide, let’s talk about what you can do, step by step, to enhance your users’ SharePoint experience. Let’s get started. Does the UX really matter? Short answer: yes. If users can’t find what they need quickly or the site feels clunky to them, they will avoid using it altogether. That leads to: A smooth, intuitive experience helps teams work better and actually want to use the tools they’ve got, so it matters. 🙂 As for what users typically struggle with, watch out for: Some users get lost when there

Want to implement a better sharing of documents? In this guide, I will share a few document-sharing tips that you can apply in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Tip 1: Use “People you choose” for sensitive files When you’re sharing a document in SharePoint, you will get different options like: If you’re dealing with sensitive files, stuff you really don’t want floating around, “People you choose” is your safest bet. You can find it in the sharing settings when sharing a document: You will then be able to type in the exact names or email addresses of the people who

Need a custom list template? In this guide, I will show you how to build and manage custom list templates in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. What do you need? I won’t mention having a list from which to make a template since if you’re here, you must already have one or are yet to create one. 🙂 But anyway, you need two other things: Simply speaking, you need to be either a global admin or a SharePoint Administrator in your Microsoft 365 environment. Then, you need to have the updated SharePoint Online Management Shell, which you can get from

Wondering how Teams chat works with SharePoint? In this guide, let’s talk about how Teams chat works with SharePoint Online and answer some questions. Let’s get started. How Teams and SharePoint Connect Did you know that creating a new Team in Teams automatically creates a SharePoint Online site in the background? Yes, and that every standard channel inside the Team gets a folder within the site’s “Documents” library. For example, I just created a “Demo Standard Channel” in Teams, and it created a folder in the site: Another is that if you create a private channel, that actually gets its

Want to configure the permission level? In this guide, I will show you how to set up SharePoint permission levels to control site access. Let’s get started. What exactly are permission levels? Permission levels in SharePoint are basically sets of rules that define what someone can or can’t do on a site. They control things like whether a person can view content, edit files, delete items, or manage site settings. There are already pre-existing or default permission levels by default: For example: Someone with “read” permission can only view stuff but can’t make changes, while those with “edit” permission can