Welcome to the first part of our three-part series on How to build a SharePoint Intranet. In this initial episode, we'll explore the essentials of designing an engaging and functional Intranet for your organization.

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Part 1 Designing an Intranet (THIS VIDEO!!)
We'll discuss the importance of a well-thought-out design.

Finding Design Examples: Learn from successful Intranet designs.

Balancing Content and Design: Find the right mix of content and aesthetics.

Access Requirements: Understanding user access needs.

Admin Center: Getting started with the SharePoint admin center.

Enabling Hub Sites: Organize your Intranet with Hub Sites.

Using Sections: How to effectively use sections.

Best SharePoint Web Parts: Explore the most valuable web parts.

Design Tips and Tricks: Proven tips for an appealing design.

Source of News: Where to find the latest news.

News Web Part Layouts: Creating engaging news layouts.

Creating News Articles: Share important updates.

SharePoint Newsletter: The benefits and how to create one.

Creating a Newsletter: Step-by-step guide.

Creating a Hub Site: Build a central hub for your Intranet.
More info:    • How to create a SharePoint Hub Site  

00:00 How to build a SharePoint Intranet Intro
00:33 Agenda
01:05 SharePoint Intranet Examples
04:21 Wireframe your SharePoint Design
11:06 How to access SharePoint Admin Centre
11:28 How to create a SharePoint Site
16:45 How to build a SharePoint Homepage
19:15 SharePoint Quick links Web Part
22:35 SharePoint News Web Part
26:05 How to create a SharePoint Newsletter
28:20 Part 2 and Part 3 Agenda

Building a Homepage: Make your Intranet's homepage welcoming.

Working with Intranet News: How to effectively manage news.

Creating a Newsletter: A deep dive into newsletter creation.

Part 2: Enhancing Your SharePoint Intranet

In part two, we'll delve into elevating your Intranet's functionality and aesthetics. Here's what you can expect:

Adding More Web Parts: Expand your Intranet's capabilities.

Adding Imagery to Homepage: Enhance visual appeal.

Obtaining Free Stock Images: Where to find imagery resources.

Uploading Branded Imagery: Tailor your Intranet's look.

Configuring Web Parts: Customize web part settings.

Physical or Virtual: Choose your preferred setup.

Key Dates and Reminders: Managing important dates.

Adding to Calendar: Integration with calendars.

Building a Knowledge Base: Create a centralized knowledge repository.

Creating Page Templates: Simplify content creation.

Linking Pages to Navigation: Improve site navigation.

Mega Menu Explained: Learn about mega menus and their benefits.

Building a Mega Menu: A step-by-step guide.

Standard vs Bespoke Colors: Choosing color schemes.

Understanding Color Themes: How themes work.

Applying a Theme: Customizing your Intranet's look.

Preview of Part 3: A sneak peek at what's coming next.

How to Suggest New Videos: Engage with us in creating future content.

Priority Q&A for Members: Addressing your questions and concerns.

Promoting Events: Sharing and managing events.

Creating Pages of Content: Effective content management.

Building a Mega Menu (continued): Expanding on mega menu design.

Applying Your Brand Colors: Maintaining brand consistency.

Part 3: Designing Departmental Sites and Beyond

In our final part, we'll explore the creation of departmental sites and the advantages they bring. Here's a glimpse of what we'll cover:

Design a Department Site: Learn about the importance of department sites.

Benefits of Department Sites: Understand the advantages they offer.

Wireframing with PowerPoint: Visualizing departmental site structure.

Inheriting Benefits from Hub Sites: Streamlining your Intranet.

Associating with Hub Sites: Linking department sites for centralization.

Automating Department Templates: Reducing redundancy with templates.

Minimizing Questions: Enhancing user experience.

Single Source of Truth: Ensuring data consistency.

Accordion-Style Content: Effective content presentation.

Rolling Up Content: Understand content aggregation.

Updating Hub Sites: Keeping your Intranet dynamic.

Permissions and Access: Managing who can see what.

Giving Individuals Access: Fine-tuning access settings.

Granting Everyone Access: Wider access control strategies.

Q&A and Suggestions: Interact with us for more insights.

Creating a Department Site: Hands-on department site creation.

Building an FAQ: Developing an informative FAQ section.

Rolling Up Content to Hub: Further insights into content aggregation.

Extending Access: Expanding access privileges.

We look forward to guiding you through these three informative parts of creating and managing a powerful SharePoint Intranet. Let's get started with Part 1 and design an Intranet that's tailored to your organization's needs!