Lists vs. Excel
I first wrote this post back in 2018, when we just got the modern version of Lists, and even then, I was in favor of using Lists rather than Excel…
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Viva Connections Events Card
There have been some cool additions lately to the list of cards available in the Viva Connections Dashboard. I have already blogged about some of them previously. Today, I want…
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How to Force a File Link in SharePoint to Download Instead of Opening in the Browser
I recently had an interesting requirement from a client. I helped them build an Intranet portal and created a page with links to various forms and templates they used within…
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Dashboard Stream Playlist Card
There have been quite a few improvements lately in the Viva Connections “universe”. With the addition of new Viva Connections cards and the availability of the Dashboard Web Part on…
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How to implement SharePoint Intranet in 5 weeks
In this article, I would like to share my philosophy of implementing a SharePoint Intranet. I am always baffled when I hear that it takes companies months and years to…
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Viva Connections Assigned Tasks Card Explained
I’ve recently fallen in love with Viva Dashboard, particularly with some of its cards. They have less flexibility and configuration options than SharePoint Web Parts, but provide a quick way…
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8 Proven Ways to Improve Your SharePoint Site Design
SharePoint has undergone significant evolution since its initial release in 2001. Frequently the target of jokes for its clunky and outdated interface, it has now become the sexy beast that…
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How to Send Praise to Colleagues Using Viva Insights
As I build Intranet portals for my clients, one common request is to create a solution that allows employees to send praise or appreciation to their colleagues. While there is…
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Create an Intake Form for File Uploads in SharePoint
When Microsoft Lists added Forms integration a few years ago, it was a significant change that enabled many new business processes. This allowed organizations to create intuitive, easy-to-complete intake forms…
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8 Core Pillars of a Successful SharePoint Information Architecture
I am often asked about the decisions that go into the proper SharePoint Information Architecture. Information Architecture means different things to different users. However, during my 10+ year consulting career,…
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I’m Greg Zelfond, a U.S. based SharePoint consultant, and I provide affordable out-of-the-box SharePoint consulting, training, and configuration assistance to small and medium-sized businesses all over the world.
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