Draft to Final: 4 Methods for Managing Documents in SharePoint
I always get this question from my clients. How can a document owner edit and revise a file privately, and then share the final version with all employees? This could…
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5 Essential Naming Conventions to Know in SharePoint
You know when a doctor reviews your symptoms and vital signs to identify the underlying condition? Well, sometimes I feel like a doctor myself when working with SharePoint. Why? Looking…
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How to Design SharePoint Information Architecture for Colleges and Universities
One category of my clients that uses SharePoint and related applications is colleges and universities. Microsoft even has special licensing and plans for the EDU space. SharePoint makes sense for…
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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 Frequently the target of jokes for its clunky and outdated interface, it has now become the sexy beast that…
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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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Top 5 User Mistakes in SharePoint
This post makes me feel like a spouse in a decades-long marriage, whose main job is remembering and pointing out the other one’s mistakes. 😀 My clients, considering the move…
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Why you need the default document library on a SharePoint site
Today, I want to address a question I often receive from my loyal followers, which is about the document library that appears on each site by default. In this article,…
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5 Mistakes to avoid when migrating to SharePoint
Having consulted hundreds of organizations on SharePoint over the last decade, I have observed many mistakes my clients made when transitioning to SharePoint and Microsoft 365. There are many pitfalls…
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5 Locations where you can set security in SharePoint
I have already devoted many articles on my blog to permissions. After all, this is an extremely important topic, especially now in the age of Copilot. Understanding how SharePoint permissions…
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Why SharePoint Training Manuals Are a Waste of Time
I wrote a similar article back in 2018. It’s hard to believe that it’s 2025, and many people still prefer to see step-by-step guides and manuals on how to use…
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About Me
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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