When time is in short supply and there are plenty of competing priorities demanding your attention and company resources, getting started on an intranet project can seem like an overwhelming task. You know it’s something you should be doing and more importantly that you need to do, but it’s just so hard to get started. The resources and information in this category will change your view. Taking you through every step of the process, you’ll soon discover that getting started on an intranet isn’t quite such a difficult task after all.
Find out about how to set up an intranet steering group to guide the process and how to complete a needs analysis to determine exactly what tools and modules you need. Explore the different types of intranet and which one is the best option for you. Discover how intranet templates can simplify the process and learn about the latest best practice advice on design and content.
The resources in the getting started category have been developed with the non-technical person in mind. Written in easy to understand language and with simple explanations for complex terms, the information is accessible to even the most diehard technophobe. So, have a look through the category to support your business in getting started on implementing an intranet.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maybe you’re a fledgling startup that’s just launched on the market. Perhaps you’re an entrepreneur with a fantastic business idea who is ready to take the next step. Whatever the case may be, congratulations! Starting your own business is an exciting and rewarding...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We all love a bargain, right? Who can resist the lure of getting something for nothing? It’s no wonder then that many companies have been tempted by the offer of free intranet software. What have you got to lose, you say to yourself. Indeed, why pay for something when...
Here at MyHub, we know a thing or two about intranets. So, if you’re looking to deploy an office intranet in the near future, then this post is essential reading. We give you the benefit of our many years’ experience and highlight some of the common mistakes that...
Introducing a company intranet is an important business decision, representing an investment of both time and resources. Some companies, however, are failing to undertake due diligence and are not always ensuring they have a demonstration before making a final choice...
Whether you are looking to introduce a company intranet or are revamping an existing one, you will want to ensure that the intranet meets the needs of your staff and organization. But how do you go about doing that? In this article, we outline five steps that will...
Where To Start Think about what’s driving the need to either implement an intranet or move away from your existing intranet. List these out as goals or objectives and then prioritize them into two columns: Phase One (Must-haves for launch on day one) Phase Two...
Create An Intranet "Create an intranet," they said. "How hard can it be?" they said. Creating a company intranet is a great way to improve communication within the company, increase employee engagement, and enhance employees' feeling of connection to one another and...
When you first start considering cloud intranets, they sound like a great solution. You get a lot of convenience, less hardware to deal with, and a lower cost than many traditional intranet solutions. Unfortunately, before you can start designing your cloud intranet...
A flawless intranet design isn't just important to a company's success, it is absolutely essential. An under-performing or poorly designed intranet site can take years for a company to recover from. The functionality of the design has to be intuitive, the technology...
Creating an Intranet Whether you are creating an intranet or relaunching an old one, companies confront a lot of challenges. Time constraints, conflicting stakeholder opinions, limited budgets, varying skills among users and technology limitations are only a sampling....
Following on from our Things To Consider Before You Start Your Intranet post we thought that we would follow up by providing you with a handy intranet kick off action checklist: Action Assigned To Due Date Objective(s) for go-live Executive buy-in and participation –...
Developing a site map or plan is a useful way of defining the structure and layout of the pages you want to display on your site. When using a site map to plan your site it can be as simple or as complex as you need to be. In fact, some of the most useful site maps...
One of the important issues with having an internal intranet forum is making sure that users have clear guidelines around its terms of use. To help you through this we provided an example Forum terms use document you are free to use below: Intranet Forum Terms of Use...