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Introducing SharePoint new News Templates for stunning Outlook communications

Crafting visually appealing emails that shine on Outlook has long been a challenge. Countless hours spent fine-tuning fonts, adjusting layouts, and grappling with compatibility issues have left many a sender frustrated.

Say hello to a SharePoint game-changing feature – news templates meticulously crafted to conquer the Outlook challenge. Seamlessly merging form and function, these templates promise to revolutionize your email aesthetic, with the already user-friendly SharePoint editor, the process of creating visually appealing emails is now not only achievable but enjoyable.

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By João Ferreira Aug 29, 2023 News 2 Comments

Unleash Your Creativity: How to Create Colorful Folders in SharePoint and OneDrive

Are you tired of the same old monotonous look of your SharePoint and OneDrive folders? Do you find yourself sifting through a sea of plain, identical folders, struggling to find what you need quickly?

Well, it’s time to add a splash of creativity to your digital workspace! In this post, I’m showing you how to bring a burst of color to your folders in SharePoint and OneDrive, making organization not just efficient, but visually appealing too.

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By João Ferreira Aug 23, 2023 Branding, SharePoint 7 Comments

Efficient content management: Enabling Page and News scheduling in SharePoint Intranets

Efficient internal communication lies at the heart of every successful organization. In the corporate landscape, where information flows directly impacts productivity and collaboration, having the right tools to manage content becomes essential.

Got your Intranet running on SharePoint? Well, here’s a nugget of pure awesomeness: it’s got the power to schedule when your pages and news articles go live.

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By João Ferreira Aug 9, 2023 SharePoint 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – July 2023

Microsoft continues to innovate and improve its suite of products, and I’ve collected some exciting updates to share with you. In this blog post, I’m highlight the main features that are coming to Microsoft Stream, OneDrive, SharePoint and other related technologies.

Users will soon have the ability to upload multiple audio tracks in Stream on SharePoint, and Stream (Classic) will retire on April 15, 2024. Additionally, OneDrive will prompt business users to sync Consumer files using a detected Microsoft Consumer account, while Twitter web part is being removed from SharePoint.

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By João Ferreira Aug 2, 2023 What's new 0 Comments

Copy, Paste, Thrive: Accelerate your SharePoint page creation with copying techniques!

When it comes to crafting the perfect SharePoint page, we all want to hit the bullseye on the first try. But let’s face it, finding that sweet spot of layout, design, and content organization can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. And who has the time to start from scratch every single time?

That’s where the magic of copying comes in. Yep, you heard it right – copying. It’s a nifty little trick that can save you heaps of time and effort in your SharePoint page creation adventures. With just a few clicks, you can duplicate an existing page and put it through a series of tests, tweaking and refining until you’ve achieved page perfection without breaking a sweat.

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By João Ferreira Jul 17, 2023 Intranet, SharePoint 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – June 2023

Welcome to the monthly overview of the newest features and announcements in SharePoint and related technologies. From retiring SharePoint Promoted Results import to enhanced analytics in Viva Connections, these updates are set to revolutionize digital collaboration and productivity.

Discover improved access to Homesite, automatic video transcriptions, expanded pay-as-you-go services, and more. Stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of these cutting-edge advancements for seamless workflows and enhanced efficiency.

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By João Ferreira Jun 30, 2023 What's new 0 Comments

Captivate and Connect: Elevate your Viva Connections Feed with video posts!

In the digital age, effective communication lies at the heart of successful organizations. As businesses strive to connect with their teams, leveraging engaging mediums becomes crucial. Enter videos – an immersive and captivating way to communicate with your organization. They offer endless possibilities, whether it’s sharing important updates, broadcasting all-hands meetings, or delivering reusable training materials.

In this blog post, I’m showing how to add videos to the Viva Connections Feed so your users can easily access to the video content you are producing directly from Microsoft Teams or using the intranet in the browser.

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By João Ferreira Jun 21, 2023 Microsoft Viva 0 Comments

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

Joao Ferreira

I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace.

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