Ryan Clark

What’s a communication site? How is it any different than a team site? If you’re new to SharePoint, then you may have questions similar to these (which is pretty normal). In this article, I’ll explain what a SharePoint communication site is and answer the possible questions you may be having. Let’s get started. What is a communication site in SharePoint? Basically, a communication site in SharePoint is a place where you can share information with other people. It’s like any other site — but it’s made for sharing information (pictures, stories, or anything else) with people. Here are other information about communication

Did you know that you can set up a document management system in SharePoint? Well, it’s certainly not a whole feature that’s out-of-the-box in SharePoint — but more like a combination of different features. In this article, I’ll show you how to create a modern document management system in SharePoint that’s up to date. Let’s get started. What is a document management system in SharePoint? Technically speaking, document management systems enable you to control and track the life cycle of your documents. There are various third-party software available outside SharePoint (with some of them that allow integration with SharePoint). However, there is actually

Looking for development specialists? In this guide, I will walk you through vetting specialists and what considerations to take note of when hiring. Let’s get started. Why vet the specialist before hiring? Well, the unfortunate truth is that when you hire SharePoint developers without proper vetting, it can lead to significant challenges. At the very least, you need to make sure that the candidate has the necessary skills and experience. Here’s a quick list of reasons why vetting is essential: Beyond these points, proper vetting helps in setting clear expectations and avoiding future misunderstandings. It’s also important to make sure

Do you want to create a site from a site template? It makes sense for those who don’t want to waste time restructuring a site from scratch to achieve a certain look and feel. In this article, I’ll explain how to create a site template first and then proceed on how to use that site template to create a SharePoint site. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint site templates? Since the dawn of SharePoint, there were already site templates — which gave rise to different types of sites. Currently, here are the basic site templates in SharePoint: Note: These are not SharePoint

Do you want to create a multilingual SharePoint site? Fortunately, it’s quite easy to add another site language to the site. The button is actually hidden on the site settings page. In this article, I’ll show you how to create a multilingual SharePoint site, create a non-English site from the start, and more. Let’s get started. How to create a non-English site (default language) Most start creating a multilingual site by adding another language on top of the default language — which is usually English. But what if you want another language as the set language? Well, it’s actually quite easy. The

Do you know anything about a newsfeed and a discussion board in SharePoint? Well, both of them are popular in the classic experience. On the other hand, you may find better replacements in the modern experience. In this article, I’ll share with you what I know about the newsfeed and discussion board feature in SharePoint. Let’s get started. What’s a newsfeed or site feed in SharePoint? In classic team sites, you will find a site feed on the homepage by default that looks a little similar to an old Facebook newsfeed. Some functionality in the newsfeed include: Text box where