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How to keep your SharePoint Intranet updated: Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Checklists.

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  How to keep your SharePoint Intranet updated: Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Checklists. SharePoint Services So, the success party for the launch of your new intranet is over, and now you face the important task of ensuring it remains current and engaging. Maintaining your SharePoint intranet is crucial for effective communications, team productivity, and ensuring the system stays fresh and functional.   It is important to establish a strategy for regularly updating the content and providing a steady flow of new information. So, here's a checklist to keep your Intranet buzzing, and make your team coming back for more! Weekly checklist These brief, quick check-ins conducted on a weekly basis may enhance relevance and activity within your intranet: Check for Latest news / announcements. Ensure they are updated at the source from where your intranet fetches the content, e.g. like social media sites, intranet pages etc. Gather feedback from users and respond to user feedback or...

Governance of Data in SharePoint: Tools, Policies, and Best Practices

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  SharePoint Services Effective governance in SharePoint ensures data security, compliance, and optimal collaboration. This extended guide details key governance tools, policies, and practical examples in SharePoint, referencing official Microsoft guidelines. 1. Information Architecture Information architecture organizes, labels, and structures content to ensure efficient discovery and usability. A strong information architecture improves productivity by enabling users to quickly locate and utilize necessary data. Sites and Hubs SharePoint structures content through site collections and hub sites. Hub sites connect related sites, ensuring consistent navigation and themes. For instance, an organization might establish a hub site for Human Resources, linking to subsites such as Recruitment, Policies, and Employee Benefits. Navigation and Search Implement clear navigation paths and configure search to improve content discoverability. For example, create intuitive navigation bars, brea...