Ryan Clark

Do you need to add a chart to your site? It makes sense if you need to add a report or dashboard to show people (like your boss) information in an easy-to-digest method. In this article, I’ll show you the options to add a chart to your SharePoint site and how they stack up against each other. Let’s get started. Method 1: Quick chart The in-built charting feature in SharePoint is packed in its “Quick chart” web part. Compared to the chart options in apps built for data and visualizations, the web part is rather simplistic — but it gets the job […]

Did you spell the site name incorrectly when you made it? In that case, it’s understandable that you want to change the site address after renaming the site with the correct name. In this article, I’ll show you how to change the SharePoint site URL quite easily and what happens to your site right after. Let’s get started. What happens during site creation in SharePoint? Whichever site template you use when creating a site, the system checks behind the scenes for the site availability. By default, the site address is simply the site name minus the spaces, and it will

Though of hiring a SharePoint developer? In this article, let’s talk about why hiring the best developers around is important, what their roles are, and more. Let’s get started. What is the role of a SharePoint developer? From the name itself: A SharePoint developer is responsible for building and managing applications and websites within the SharePoint platform. Here are a SharePoint developer’s key responsibilities: Since they’re in charge of SharePoint development, they must understand both technical and business requirements. This helps them create solutions that not only meet technical specifications but also support business processes effectively. Responsibilities and Tasks of

Do you send newsletters to users regularly? If that’s the case, then you know that newsletters can be a great way to keep your team or organization up to date on the latest news and developments. In this article, I’ll share some tricks on creating and promoting newsletters straight from SharePoint. Let’s get started. Create a news post on your site first The modern experience in SharePoint brings with it a lot of benefits — including an easy way to create a gorgeous-looking newsletter. The best news here is that you don’t even need to do a lot of customization on the

What’s a communication site? How is it any different than a team site? If you’re new to SharePoint, then you may have questions similar to these (which is pretty normal). In this article, I’ll explain what a SharePoint communication site is and answer the possible questions you may be having. Let’s get started. What is a communication site in SharePoint? Basically, a communication site in SharePoint is a place where you can share information with other people. It’s like any other site — but it’s made for sharing information (pictures, stories, or anything else) with people. Here are other information about communication

Did you know that you can set up a document management system in SharePoint? Well, it’s certainly not a whole feature that’s out-of-the-box in SharePoint — but more like a combination of different features. In this article, I’ll show you how to create a modern document management system in SharePoint that’s up to date. Let’s get started. What is a document management system in SharePoint? Technically speaking, document management systems enable you to control and track the life cycle of your documents. There are various third-party software available outside SharePoint (with some of them that allow integration with SharePoint). However, there is actually

Looking for development specialists? In this guide, I will walk you through vetting specialists and what considerations to take note of when hiring. Let’s get started. Why vet the specialist before hiring? Well, the unfortunate truth is that when you hire SharePoint developers without proper vetting, it can lead to significant challenges. At the very least, you need to make sure that the candidate has the necessary skills and experience. Here’s a quick list of reasons why vetting is essential: Beyond these points, proper vetting helps in setting clear expectations and avoiding future misunderstandings. It’s also important to make sure