Starting with a blank canvas is always a daunting prospect. And if technology is an aspect of the business where you don’t feel overly confident, then creating an intranet can easily end up in the too hard basket. This category of posts will dispel that particular myth as we demonstrate just how simple it is to create an intranet. In fact, it’s so easy that you can have a fully functioning intranet up and running in just a few hours and without the need for an internal army of IT professionals or expensive external consultants.
Use this category for support and advice on all the steps required in successfully creating an intranet. The starting point is being clear about what you want the intranet to achieve and how it will support business operations. So from an initial needs assessment and development of effective site mapping and navigation through to best practice design principles and tips on creating engaging content, you’ll find lots of information and ideas to support your intranet journey right through to launch day and beyond. All our posts are written in an easy to understand, accessible language so creating an intranet really isn’t as difficult as perhaps you first thought. Check out the category for all you need to know about creating an intranet.
All-in-one staff websites that pull together the information and resources staff need is mission-critical. Employee websites (also called intranets) ensure that staff communicate, collaborate and connect from one central hub. No more all-staff emails or overloaded...
A WordPress intranet can appeal to organizations that want to create an intranet site. Even more so if WordPress already powers your website. WordPress is a free, open-source website creation tool, the world's most popular content management system. According to the...
The modern intranet is now mission-critical for today's digital workplace. Benefits such as improved internal communication and enhanced employee efficiency have seen an explosion in intranet adoption by companies worldwide. If you are considering jumping on the...
Imagine holding the collective knowledge and resources of your business in the palm of your hand. What a powerful tool that would be, right? And that's exactly what you get with a mobile intranet. Everyone and everything is just a tap away with a mobile intranet app....
If you are on the hunt for a company intranet platform, the chances are that a SharePoint intranet is on your shortlist. After all, it’s one of the world’s most popular intranet technologies, largely thanks to its inclusion in Microsoft 365. However, it’s also fair to...
Many companies spend top dollar on trend-setting customer-facing websites with all the bells and whistles. However, often it’s a different story with their internal versions. If there is one, it’s usually cluttered with outdated content, making it impossible to...
You have been tasked with developing an intranet for an important client. How do you choose the right intranet development option? One that meets the customer’s needs at the right price and with minimum risk to your web development agency. Anyone who has developed a...
Finding information on the internet without Google would be like wading through mud, right? And the same applies to your employee intranet. Without a decent intranet search engine, your intranet will be a chaotic mess. Staff will feel frustrated and irritated. And the...
Have you been charged with implementing an intranet in your company? Perhaps you’re a business owner who recognizes the value of an intranet, but because you’re not an IT person thinks it might be too difficult to set one up? Maybe you’re a busy executive with many...
Deciding to implement an intranet was easy. With so many great benefits on offer, it's a no-brainer, really. However, selecting the best intranet supplier may not be as straightforward. There are just so many intranet vendors out there. And each platform has different...
If you are looking to create a company intranet in the near future, then this article is essential reading. Let’s face it, creating an intranet can be a daunting task for anyone but if technology isn’t really your thing, then it can be an even bigger challenge. Don’t...
Choosing the best CMS intranet system can be confusing and overwhelming. Your business has to weigh up several different factors before deciding on the perfect fit for your organization. However, there so many options to choose from. So, how do you know which of the...
Are you persuaded by the case for an office intranet but frustrated by the lack of support from your IT department? Are you bamboozled by talk of LANs and WANs when you Google ‘create an intranet’? Is an intranet something you’ve been considering for a while, but it...
Are you looking to build an intranet for your company? Perhaps your CEO has charged you with deploying a company intranet. You may well be a bit apprehensive at the prospect of being an intranet builder, especially if technology isn’t really your thing. It’s got to...
Are you looking to set up an intranet in your company? Perhaps you are a small business owner who can see value in an intranet. However, you are put off from getting stuck in because IT isn’t your thing. Maybe you are a busy executive finding it hard to navigate all...
When it comes to intranet services, what’s the best option? Should you do it yourself or hire an intranet developer? If you have been charged with delivering your organization’s intranet, then no doubt you have been grappling with this question. In this post, we will...
According to Inc Magazine, the future of software is no-code platforms. We have already seen the cloud technology revolution transform the way businesses work. And the next wave in this process is the growth of no-code software. The ability to use software without...
Getting started on an intranet implementation may feel daunting. And perhaps even more so if you are not overly confident with technology. The same applies if you are reviewing an existing intranet. A must-have to ensure project success is an intranet roadmap. This...
Every new parent knows that choosing a name is an important task. There’s plenty of evidence that tells us names can affect a child’s performance at school and even their long-term career prospects. It’s no surprise then that the same applies to your intranet. In...
Let’s face it, nowadays there’s an app for pretty much every business function you can think of. Whether it’s cloud computing, collaboration, communication and messaging apps, customer relationship management software or project management tools, there’s a SaaS...
If you are looking for a new intranet solution for your business, the chances are that it hasn’t taken you long to figure out how overwhelming all the options currently on the market can be. No doubt there’s an organizational pain point or a burning business need that...
After weeks of planning and development, your company intranet has successfully been launched. You’re pretty pleased with yourself as the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Colleagues and peers have been enthusiastic in their praise and you even got a pat on...
Getting your new intranet off the ground can be a daunting task. How do you get started? There’s so much to think about. Perhaps you’ve tried googling ‘how to start your intranet’ and were put off by the complexity of the results. Especially if technology isn’t really...
Rather like those urban legends that persist in doing the rounds – like say the one about New York’s giant sewer gators or the unsuspecting businessmen in strange cities falling prey to kidney thieves – there are a number of myths that have grown up around intranets....
You’ve googled ‘intranet’ and have found a couple of options that look promising. You watch the demo videos and it all seems so easy. Setting up an intranet can’t be that difficult you say to yourself and so you dive in head first, promising staff that the answer to...
There’s nothing like having a few days away from the office over the holiday season to give you a fresh perspective on things. It may be that you have come back to work, logged onto the company intranet and realized that it is looking a bit tired and dated and is in...
Selecting which intranet platform to go for is a big decision and you’ll want to get it right first time. However, with lots of choices and options to choose from, it can be a confusing process. In this article, we make it easier by looking in detail at what’s...
Intranet Templates Are you looking at an intranet template solution for your business? If the answer is yes, then this article is essential reading. As well as examining in detail what intranet templates are and how they work, we also look at the options available for...
Getting started on your intranet project can be difficult. There are so many things to consider and decisions to be made that it can be overwhelming. And when time is also an issue, as it usually is, deploying an intranet can sometimes fall off the radar even though...
As a game developer, the chances are you haven’t given a huge amount of thought to the operational side of your business. Your focus is naturally on creating and crafting video games and somehow you just seem to muddle through the rest of it. Well, you don’t need us...
Organizations with high levels of engaged employees are more productive and profitable, period. That’s the key message from recent research by Gallup. In fact, according to Gallup engaged organizations show much lower rates of employee turnover and absenteeism, as...