Posts by Joaoferreira

How to enable SharePoint Video news links

Videos have proven to be a powerful tool for engaging users within organizations. With their captivating nature and dynamic visual appeal, videos offer limitless possibilities to effectively communicate important information. Whether you wish to share timely updates, rebroadcast all-hands meetings, or provide reusable training materials, integrating videos into your SharePoint can elevate your communication strategy to new heights.

In this blog post, I’m showing the process of enabling video news links in SharePoint, unlocking the potential to seamlessly share information in your organization.

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By João Ferreira Jun 21, 2023 Intranet 0 Comments

Revolutionizing communication: Unleashing SharePoint news like never before!

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, effective communication lies at the core of thriving organizations. The ability to keep teams well-informed, engaged, and up-to-date with the latest developments, both internally and externally, is crucial for fostering collaboration and driving productivity.

SharePoint News has emerged as a powerful tool, revolutionizing the way information is disseminated within organizations. But now, get ready to witness a communication transformation as SharePoint News breaks free from its traditional confines and takes on new dimensions. Continue reading this blog post to discover the boundless opportunities and remarkable advantages that arise when SharePoint News meets the dynamic world of digital signage.

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By João Ferreira Jun 21, 2023 SharePoint 0 Comments

Adding a dynamic touch: Using a live YouTube video as a SharePoint page background header

Captivating your Intranet visitors with visually captivating content is crucial for creating user engagement. You can surprise your users and keep them engaged with the use of YouTube live videos shown as page background headers, providing a dynamic and ever-changing visual element that surprises and delights your readers.

In this blog post, I-m showing the process of incorporating live YouTube videos into your SharePoint site, transforming the top of your pages into captivating visual experiences that leave a lasting impression.

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By João Ferreira Jun 14, 2023 Intranet 0 Comments

Enabling the Ratings feature in SharePoint Communication sites

The ratings feature in SharePoint allows users to rate and provide feedback on list items, enhancing collaboration and decision-making within teams. While this feature is available by default in SharePoint Team sites, it is not enabled by default in Communication sites. However, if you wish to utilize the ratings feature in a list of a Communication site, you can enable it using PowerShell.

In this article, I’m showing you how to enable the ratings feature in Communication sites using PnP PowerShell.

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By João Ferreira Jun 13, 2023 PowerShell 0 Comments

European SharePoint Conference 2023 Unveiled! Get Ready for a Groundbreaking Event!

Get ready for an immersive experience as the highly anticipated European SharePoint Conference lands in Amsterdam from 27th to 30th November, bringing together SharePoint enthusiasts from around the globe.

The European SharePoint Conference (ESPC) is an annual event focused on Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and related technologies.

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By João Ferreira Jun 8, 2023 Events 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – May 2023

Microsoft has recently announced a range of exciting new features for SharePoint in May 2023. These updates aim to enhance collaboration, streamline content creation, and improve user experiences. One significant addition is the new forms experience for Microsoft Lists, making it easier than ever to collect information with clean and user-friendly forms that can be shared and filled out on any device.

SharePoint will have its own Copilot, which combines Large Language Models (LLMs) and Microsoft Graph data to generate custom sites and pages aligned with user needs, all while maintaining data security and privacy. With video-centric page templates, advanced editing capabilities, and centrally managed branding, SharePoint empowers organizations to create engaging content and maintain consistency across their sites.

Don’t miss out on the latest SharePoint updates and continue to read this post to stay ahead of the game!

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By João Ferreira Jun 1, 2023 What's new 0 Comments

How to embed a Microsoft Teams Live Event in a SharePoint page

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected digital world, effective communication and collaboration are crucial for the success of any organization. Microsoft Teams has emerged as a powerful platform, empowering teams to connect, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly. One of its most valuable features is the ability to host live events, enabling organizations to reach a wider audience, facilitate virtual meetings, and deliver engaging presentations.

However, what if you want to combine the power of Microsoft Teams Live Events with the flexibility and familiarity of SharePoint? Luckily, Microsoft has made it possible to embed Teams Live Events, giving users a unified experience and streamlining their workflow without the need for using the Microsoft Teams client.

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By João Ferreira May 16, 2023 Intranet 6 Comments

How to easily embed Strava Club activities in a SharePoint page

Keeping up with fitness routines can be challenging, but fitness tracking apps like Strava that provide virtual competitions can help us stay motivated and engaged with physical activity. These tools provide an incentive by allowing us to set goals, track our progress, and compete against others.

Embedding Strava activities in a SharePoint intranet page is a great way to promote exercise and encourage healthy habits among employees. By integrating this fitness tracking platform with the company’s intranet, employees can easily share their fitness activities with each other, creating a sense of community and accountability that can help motivate them to stay active.

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By João Ferreira May 10, 2023 Intranet 0 Comments

Unleash your brand’s potential with the new SharePoint brand center

In today’s digital age, branding has become more important than ever before. With the rise of social media and online marketing, businesses must create a strong and recognizable brand to stand out from the competition. But branding isn’t just important for external marketing efforts – it’s also critical for internal communication and collaboration within an organization.

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By João Ferreira May 2, 2023 Branding, Intranet 2 Comments

Revolutionizing content creation: The game-changing capabilities of Copilot in SharePoint

SharePoint is a powerful platform for creating and sharing content within an organization. However, for content authors, the process of setting up a SharePoint site and creating engaging pages can be time-consuming and complicated. The good news is that the future of SharePoint is bringing powerful, intuitive, and expressive experiences with fewer manual steps and the help of AI.

Copilot in SharePoint is one of the new capabilities that will enable content authors to spend less time setting up SharePoint sites and give them confidence that their site is using the best that SharePoint has to offer.

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By João Ferreira May 2, 2023 Intranet, SharePoint 1 Comment