Ryan Clark

Document center? Team site? Which is better? This is something that many of my clients have been asking me, especially those who are familiar with the classic experience. In this article, let’s explore the pros and cons of each option in order to help you make the best decision for your business. Let’s get started. Introduction to SharePoint site templates SharePoint has a lot of site templates that determine the type of site you will be creating for your tenant. The most basic site templates in SharePoint include the following: Now, there are still other templates you can start with, but the templates above […]

Are you a fan of using the classic announcements web part? The modern experience in SharePoint brought with it new web parts — including the news web part, which is like an upgrade to announcements. In this article, let’s talk about news vs announcements web parts in SharePoint and how they stack up against each other. Let’s get started. What is the announcements web part in SharePoint? The announcements web part is a feature that originated in the classic (old) SharePoint experience. Technically, it’s a list where you can enter more columns like: Through automation, you can set up the announcement to

Do you need to copy a certain page in SharePoint? Fortunately, SharePoint has progressed so much that there are now at least three ways for you to replicate pages. In this article, I’ll show you the different ways you can duplicate pages in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Method #1: Copy to option from the command bar Did you know that you can duplicate a page in SharePoint even without actually opening the page itself? Simply navigate to the folder where the page is located and follow these steps: Note: You can also right-click on a page and you will

Considering hiring a SharePoint consulting company? In this guide, let’s talk about how you can possibly hire the best SharePoint consulting company out there. Let’s get started. 1. Define your SharePoint Project Scope Before reching out to SharePoint consulting companies, you must have a clear understanding of your project needs. 😅 If you’re not sure, here are some questions that can help you: The reason is simple: You need to make sure that you find a SharePoint consulting firm that has the right expertise for your specific goals. After you answer the questions above, I recommend you document your requirements

Not sure whether or not to hire a consultant? In this article, I will walk you through the truth about the benefits of hiring a SharePoint consultant. Let’s get started. Roles and Responsibilities of a SharePoint Consultant What does a professional SharePoint consultant do anyway? Basically, a SharePoint consultant makes sure the deployment and utilization of the SharePoint platform are successful. Here are the primary roles and responsibilities of a SharePoint consultant: In addition, consultants and SharePoint consulting services not only help with the technical aspects: They make sure that SharePoint aligns with the organization’s overall goals (this is a

Do you need to add a chart to your site? It makes sense if you need to add a report or dashboard to show people (like your boss) information in an easy-to-digest method. In this article, I’ll show you the options to add a chart to your SharePoint site and how they stack up against each other. Let’s get started. Method 1: Quick chart The in-built charting feature in SharePoint is packed in its “Quick chart” web part. Compared to the chart options in apps built for data and visualizations, the web part is rather simplistic — but it gets the job

Did you spell the site name incorrectly when you made it? In that case, it’s understandable that you want to change the site address after renaming the site with the correct name. In this article, I’ll show you how to change the SharePoint site URL quite easily and what happens to your site right after. Let’s get started. What happens during site creation in SharePoint? Whichever site template you use when creating a site, the system checks behind the scenes for the site availability. By default, the site address is simply the site name minus the spaces, and it will

Though of hiring a SharePoint developer? In this article, let’s talk about why hiring the best developers around is important, what their roles are, and more. Let’s get started. What is the role of a SharePoint developer? From the name itself: A SharePoint developer is responsible for building and managing applications and websites within the SharePoint platform. Here are a SharePoint developer’s key responsibilities: Since they’re in charge of SharePoint development, they must understand both technical and business requirements. This helps them create solutions that not only meet technical specifications but also support business processes effectively. Responsibilities and Tasks of

Do you send newsletters to users regularly? If that’s the case, then you know that newsletters can be a great way to keep your team or organization up to date on the latest news and developments. In this article, I’ll share some tricks on creating and promoting newsletters straight from SharePoint. Let’s get started. Create a news post on your site first The modern experience in SharePoint brings with it a lot of benefits — including an easy way to create a gorgeous-looking newsletter. The best news here is that you don’t even need to do a lot of customization on the