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SharePoint Maven PodcastHow to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadataIn Episode 121 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I provide you with a few tips on how to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadata.BLOG REFERENCESHow to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadataNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly...2023-02-1708 minSharePoint Maven PodcastDo we still need a Communication Site in SharePoint?In Episode 120 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I answer a question I got from one of my clients. "Do we really need a Communication site in SharePoint?"BLOG REFERENCESDo we still need a Communication Site in SharePoint?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOX...2023-02-1012 minSharePoint Maven Podcast4 ways to create cool custom views in SharePointIn Episode 119 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some cool views you can create on your SharePoint list and libraries.BLOG REFERENCES4 ways to create cool custom views in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME ...2023-02-0310 minSharePoint Maven PodcastLibrary Column or a Site Column?In Episode 118 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the difference between a list/library column and a site column. The pros and cons of each method are discussed.BLOG REFERENCESShall I create a List Column or a Site Column?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR...2023-01-2711 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to check SharePoint UsageIn Episode 117 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the only reasonable out-of-the-box option available to Site Owners in terms of Site Usage Reporting.BLOG REFERENCES6 ways to check SharePoint Usage reportsNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME 2023-01-2007 minSharePoint Maven PodcastCo-authoring documents in SharePointIn Episode 116 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain how co-authoring in SharePoint works. In other words, multiple people working on the same document at the same time (in real-time).BLOG REFERENCESCo-authoring documents in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter2023-01-1308 minSharePoint Maven PodcastDon’t change that default view in SharePoint!In Episode 115 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why you should never change the default view of lists and libraries and create a new one instead.BLOG REFERENCESDon’t change that default view in SharePoint!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly ne...2023-01-0613 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should stop gathering business requirements for SharePointIn Episode 114 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why gathering business requirements for SharePoint is a useless exercise.BLOG REFERENCESStop gathering business requirements for SharePoint Intranet!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2022-12-1610 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 ways to mess up SharePoint TrainingIn Episode 113 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss the common mistakes made by organizations when tackling SharePoint training.BLOG REFERENCES5 ways to mess up SharePoint TrainingNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2022-12-0911 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat are Learning Pathways?In Episode 112 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss Learning Pathways - a quick and free way for end users to get some Microsoft 365 Training.BLOG REFERENCESWhat are Learning Pathways?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME ...2022-12-0208 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat is an Approval App in Teams?In Episode 111 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I introduce you to an approval app in Teams. If you want to obtain quick approval for a document - there is no easier way than this.BLOG REFERENCESWhat is an Approval App in Teams?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS...2022-11-2510 minSharePoint Maven PodcastFolder vs. Library in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode 110 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some important terminology, specifically, the difference between a folder and a library in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCESShould I create a folder or a library on a SharePoint site?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOX...2022-11-1808 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy your SharePoint Implementation FailedIn Episode 109 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the main reasons why SharePoint implementations fail.BLOG REFERENCESWhy your SharePoint Implementation FailedNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2022-11-1116 minSharePoint Maven PodcastThe concept of security trimming in SharePointIn Episode 108 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some terminology you probably heard before. Security trimming in SharePoint - is a fundamental concept in SharePoint. I also explain some nuances related to Security Trimming, specifically in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCESHow does permission-driven security work in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and...2022-11-0408 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to organize project documents in SharePointIn Episode 107 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss various ways you can use SharePoint to organize your project documentation. Having spent 15+ years in Project Management, I am happy to share some tips and tricks.BLOG REFERENCES4 ways to organize project meeting documents in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2022-10-2812 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 ways users can benefit from Version History in SharePointIn Episode 106 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I once again discuss Version History. Specifically, I highlight five major benefits of this wonderful SharePoint feature.BLOG REFERENCES5 ways users can benefit from Versioning in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter...2022-10-2114 minSharePoint Maven PodcastDocument Sets - the hidden gem of SharePointIn Episode 105 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I introduce you to one of my favorite features of SharePoint - something called Document Sets. You will learn what it is, how it works, and the use cases for taking advantage of it in your environment.BLOG REFERENCESHow to create a Document Set in SharePoint OnlineNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help...2022-10-1417 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should care about SharePoint Site Assets LibraryIn Episode 104 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I introduce you to one special document library you have on each and every site called Site Assets Library. I explain its purpose and objective and why you need it.BLOG REFERENCESWhy you should care about SharePoint Site Assets LibraryNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and...2022-10-0708 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should stop calling it a SharePoint Migration projectIn Episode 103 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why you should stop calling your SharePoint Migration project a "SharePoint Migration Project"! What you name it matters!BLOG REFERENCESStop calling it a SharePoint Migration project!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter2022-09-3007 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to take advantage of Enterprise KeywordsIn Episode 102 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I introduce you to Enterprise Keywords feature. It is a nice and quick way to introduce your users to the world of metadata without doing lengthy requirements gathering or setup.BLOG REFERENCESStruggling with Metadata? Use SharePoint Enterprise Keywords!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2022-09-2312 minSharePoint Maven Podcast2 ways to restore files and folders from the Recycle BinIn Episode 101 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain a few options you have on restoring deleted files and folders from SharePoint and OneDrive.BLOG REFERENCES2 ways to restore OneDrive for Business files from the Recycle BinNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly...2022-09-1609 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow SharePoint and Teams help in UkraineI am back with my podcasts!In Episode 100 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I would like to share a story on how SharePoint and Teams help volunteers and organizations in Ukraine.NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2022-09-0910 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTaking some time off from podcastingI am taking some time off from podcasting and hope to be back during more peaceful times.2022-03-1405 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTop 10 features of the SharePoint Term StoreIn Episode # 98 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I continue the topic I started in the previous episode, where I introduced you to the world of Term Store (Managed Metadata). Today, I am taking it further and explaining to you the 10 advantages of the SharePoint Term Store! Trust me, after listening to this episode, you will fall in love with Managed Metadata and will never want o go back to folders again!Metadata course (mentioned in the episode)BLOG REFERENCESTop 10 features of SharePoint Term StoreNEED HELP?Want to confidently...2022-03-1124 minSharePoint Maven PodcastChoice vs. Managed MetadataIn Episode # 97 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again discuss some terminology we have in SharePoint Online. This time, I explain the difference between a Choice type metadata and Managed Metadata (also known as Term Store Metadata).BLOG REFERENCES2 ways to create metadata in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2022-03-0411 minSharePoint Maven PodcastSites vs. Subsites vs. Site CollectionsIn Episode # 96 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I hope to clear the confusion about some terminology we have in SharePoint Online: Sites vs. Subsites vs. Site Collections.BLOG REFERENCESSite Collections, Sites, Pages, Document Libraries, and Folders – putting it all togetherNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR IN...2022-02-2511 minSharePoint Maven PodcastPractical Tips to Boost SharePoint User AdoptionIn Episode # 95 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide some practical tips to improve SharePoint User Adoption. What's ironic is that all the tips mentioned in this episode were originally documented by me in 2015, long before we had a modern version of SharePoint, Teams, etc.BLOG REFERENCES10 Practical Tips to Boost SharePoint User AdoptionNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you...2022-02-1817 minSharePoint Maven PodcastThe many limitations of Nested Hub Sites in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 94 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss Nested Hub Sites. Specifically, the many limitations we have as a result of this new feature.BLOG REFERENCESHow to associate a Hub to another Hub in SharePoint OnlineNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOX...2022-02-1117 minSharePoint Maven Podcast4 components of SharePoint GovernanceIn Episode # 93 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk about the most exciting topic for everyone called Governance. I discuss the four major components of Governance: Policy Definition, Configuration, User Awareness, Monitor and Control.BLOG REFERENCES4 components of SharePoint GovernanceDownload SharePoint Governance TemplateHow to implement SharePoint GovernanceDo we need Governance in SharePoint and Office 365?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you...2022-02-0411 minSharePoint Maven PodcastDo we still need SharePoint Intranet if we use Teams?In Episode # 92 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I answer a question I often get from my clients and blog followers. "Do we still need SharePoint Intranet if we use Teams?" It is a valid question and I am happy to share my opinion about it.BLOG REFERENCESWhy you still need a SharePoint IntranetNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you...2022-01-2815 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to communicate changes in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 to your employeesIn Episode # 91 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I share some tips on how you can communicate the changes happening in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 to your employees. It might become overwhelming to them, so I provide some tricks for you.BLOG REFERENCESHow to communicate changes in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 to your employeesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to...2022-01-2112 minSharePoint Maven PodcastMicrosoft Lists vs. ExcelIn Episode # 90 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I compare Microsoft Lists and Excel. When should you be using one or another?BLOG REFERENCESSharePoint Custom list vs. ExcelNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2022-01-1411 minSharePoint Maven PodcastMultiple Content Types or multiple Document Libraries?In Episode # 89 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I answer the question you might have if you use metadata and content types. Should you add all the content types into a single document library or should you set up multiple document libraries with a content type in each?BLOG REFERENCESMultiple Content Types or multiple document libraries?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the...2022-01-0711 minSharePoint Maven Podcast2 ways to control page editing on a SharePoint siteIn Episode # 88 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain two unique ways to control page editing in SharePoint (via Security/Permissions and Power Automate workflow).BLOG REFERENCES2 ways to control page editing on a SharePoint siteNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter2021-12-1711 minSharePoint Maven PodcastDo we still need Active Directory Groups in the age of Microsoft Teams?In Episode # 87 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I answer a question I got from one of my followers. The question is whether or not AD Groups still make sense now that we all use Teams/Microsoft 365 Groups. Listen to this episode where I explain and provide an answer.BLOG REFERENCESDo we still need Active Directory groups in the age of Microsoft Teams?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources...2021-12-1015 minSharePoint Maven PodcastPersonal vs. Team Apps in Microsoft TeamsIn Episode # 86 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the difference between Personal and Team (Group) apps in Microsoft TeamsBLOG REFERENCESPersonal vs. Team Applications in Microsoft TeamsNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2021-12-0307 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTeams or SharePoint?In Episode # 85 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I will answer the most frequent collaboration question of the Microsoft 365 eco-system - should you be using Teams or SharePoint?BLOG REFERENCESMicrosoft Teams vs. SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW...2021-11-2611 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 ways to create a Poll in Microsoft 365In Episode # 84 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I share several ways to create a quick poll in Microsoft 365.BLOG REFERENCES5 ways to create a Poll in Microsoft 365How to Rate and Like items and documents in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly...2021-11-1909 minSharePoint Maven PodcastA New Team or a Private Channel?In Episode # 83 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide uses cases for new Teams or just Private Channels within a Team. I also share information on the new type of channel we will soon get in Teams - the Shared Channel!BLOG REFERENCESA new Team or a Private Channel?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set...2021-11-1220 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 Phases of modern SharePoint ImplementationIn Episode # 82 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain how you can approach SharePoint implementation. I discuss the 5 phases of a typical roll-out.BLOG REFERENCES5 Phases of SharePoint implementationNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2021-11-0515 minSharePoint Maven PodcastEdit vs. Contribute permission levels in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 81 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain an age-old question about Edit.s Contribute Permission levels in SharePoint Online. I explain the major difference between the two and share my opinion and guidance on the topic.BLOG REFERENCESEdit vs. Contribute Permission Levels in SharePoint OnlineNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and...2021-10-2909 minSharePoint Maven Podcast12 Ways to manage links in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 80 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain 12 different ways for you to organize and manage links in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCES12 ways to organize links in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2021-10-2221 minSharePoint Maven PodcastBrowser vs. App experience for Office apps in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 79 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the differences between browser experience and desktop (app) experience for Office files when working in SharePoint and OneDrive. If you work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint on a daily basis - you do not want to miss this episode!BLOG REFERENCESHow to default Office files to open in the native app from SharePoint and OneDriveAdvantages and Limitations of using Office Online in SharePoint and OneDriveNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy2021-10-1514 minSharePoint Maven PodcastMajor vs. Minor Versions in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 78 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I introduce you to the wonderful feature called Version History. Specifically, I explain the difference between Major and Minor versions as well as explain the various use cases for both.BLOG REFERENCESMajor vs. Minor Versions in SharePoint OnlineNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2021-10-0817 minSharePoint Maven PodcastStop trying to remove default features of SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 77 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I will try to convince you to stop trying to remove the default features of SharePoint Online. Things like Recycle Bin, Follow Button, or the SharePoint Start Page. They are there for a reason - so this is what I will try to explain!BLOG REFERENCESWhy you should not remove default features in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live...2021-10-0110 minSharePoint Maven Podcast10 ways to make the most out of OneDrive SyncIn Episode # 76 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide you with 10 tips to make the most out of the OneDrive sync client. I will give you advice and tricks to make the usage of OneDrive sync most efficient and error-free!BLOG REFERENCES10 ways to make the most out of OneDrive SyncAdd Shortcut to OneDrive vs. OneDrive SyncHow OneDrive Sync resolves sync conflictsHow to stop sync of a SharePoint Document LibraryHow to disable sync in SharePoint and OneDrive4 ways to access file Version History in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint...2021-09-2421 minSharePoint Maven PodcastMicrosoft ListsIn Episode # 75 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I introduce you to Microsoft Lists. Though branded as a new application, it is really a makeover of the good-old SharePoint lists. In this episode, I will explain its history and let you know about its new wonderful features and integrations.BLOG REFERENCESWhat are Microsoft Lists?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you...2021-09-1713 minSharePoint Maven Podcast7 ways to promote Intranet Landing PageIn Episode # 74 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide you with a few tips on how to promote your Intranet landing page within your organization. Specifically, I am not talking about your communications plan, but rather the configuration settings you can implement to amplify the use of the Intranet.BLOG REFERENCES5 ways to promote the SharePoint IntranetNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get...2021-09-1016 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTop 10 features of Microsoft StreamIn Episode # 73 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, we are not going to be talking about SharePoint :). Instead, we will focus on Stream - Microsoft's video hosting platform that, just like SharePoint, is part of Microsoft 365. I will list what are, in my opinion, its top 10 features!BLOG REFERENCESTop 10 features of Microsoft StreamNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need...2021-09-0317 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to manage Hub Site Site associationsIn Episode # 72 of the SharePoint podcast, I explain 2 ways to manage Hub Site associations. The first one - via Admin Center. The second one is via - Workflow.BLOG REFERENCES2 ways to manage Hub Site associationsNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter2021-08-2715 minSharePoint Maven Podcast3 ways to remove news posts from the News Web PartIn Episode # 71 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again talk about my favorite web part in SharePoint Online - the News Web Part. This time though, I explain a few options on how you can remove the old posts from the News Web Part.BLOG REFERENCES4 ways to remove news posts from the SharePoint pageHow to expire news posts in SharePoint Online based on the expiration dateNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCES...2021-08-2010 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 things every Site Owner must configure on their SharePoint sitesIn Episode # 70 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain 5 important settings every Site Owner must configure on their SharePoint Sites.BLOG REFERENCES5 things every Site Owner must configure on their SharePoint sitesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME 2021-08-1317 minSharePoint Maven PodcastSharing links vs. Sending attachmentsIn Episode # 69 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I hope to convince you to break an old habit you have and that is - sending file attachments by email. The new best practice would be to share links to the content instead. So today I will compare the two options and share all the advantages you get when you share links instead of emailing file attachments.BLOG REFERENCESWhy you should stop emailing file attachments and start sharing SharePoint links insteadNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my...2021-08-0614 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat is a Content Type Gallery?In Episode # 68 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, we go behind the scenes to the SharePoint Admin Center where I explain to you the feature called Content Type Gallery. If your organization is into metadata and content types - you don't want to miss this episode! Content Type Gallery is a replacement for the hidden Content Type Hub Site collections we used to have in the past. It is a feature that will allow you to standardize on the content types and metadata across your tenant.BLOG REFERENCESHow to make the Content Types available on all...2021-07-3015 minSharePoint Maven Podcast8 ways to display Employee Directory in SharePoint and Microsoft 365In Episode # 67 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I list for you 8 different ways to visualize Employee Directory in SharePoint and Microsoft 365. These are the actual techniques I used for my clients when prompted with such a requirement.BLOG REFERENCES8 ways to display Employee Directory in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2021-07-2322 minSharePoint Maven PodcastSharePoint AlertsIn Episode # 66 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss a feature we had for some time in SharePoint - SharePoint Alerts. It is a feature that allows users to get notified when something changes in a list or library. I also explain the modern alternatives we have as well.BLOG REFERENCESHow to create SharePoint alertsHow to create an alert on metadata value in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to...2021-07-1614 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat is SharePoint App Bar?In Episode # 65 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk about the new kid on the block - the SharePoint App Bar. It is a new feature that helps users seamlessly navigate around the SharePoint sites. I will explain to you its objective + how you can configure it as well.BLOG REFERENCESWhat is SharePoint App Bar and how to configure itHome Site vs. SharePoint Start Page vs. Hub Site vs. Root SiteNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy...2021-07-0909 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 ways to invite external users to collaborate on SharePoint sitesIn Episode # 64 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, we once again discuss external sharing. This time though I go over 5 distinct ways you can invite your external users to your SharePoint sites.BLOG REFERENCES5 ways to invite external users to a SharePoint siteHow to share a SharePoint Site externallyHow to invite external users to TeamsHow to share a Microsoft 365 Group externallyHow to invite external users via Azure ADHow to share files and folders externally in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365...2021-07-0214 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to archive documents in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 63 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I am going over 5 ways to archive content in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCES6 ways to archive documents in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2021-06-2511 minSharePoint Maven PodcastAdd Shortcut to OneDrive vs. OneDrive SyncIn Episode # 62 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I clarify the difference between OneDrive sync and Add Shortcut to OneDrive. If you are confused by the recently added feature in SharePoint document libraries, then this episode is for you!BLOG REFERENCESAdd Shortcut to OneDrive vs. OneDrive SyncHow to bookmark folders via Add Shortcut to OneDrive featureNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the...2021-06-1808 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 places to access files and folders shared with you by othersIn Episode # 61 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the amazing "Shared with Me" feature. It allows you to easily find and access files and folders shared with you by others from SharePoint sites and their OneDrive accounts.BLOG REFERENCES5 places to access “Shared with Me” documents in Office 365NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and...2021-06-1109 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you need to embrace SharePoint Content TypesIn Episode # 60 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, we once again talk about metadata. This time around it is all about Content Types - what they are and why you need them in SharePoint. I also provide 6 reasons for you on the Content Type core capabilities.BLOG REFERENCES6 reasons why you need to embrace SharePoint Content TypesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the...2021-06-0416 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHub Navigation Best PracticesIn Episode # 59 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss Hub Navigation best practices. To be precise, I list 5 tips/tricks on how you can optimize your Hub Navigation in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCESHub Navigation Best PracticesHow to Create Hub Sites in SharePoint OnlineHow to set security on links in the Hub Navigation using Audience TargetingNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the...2021-05-2814 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to prevent documents from appearing in SharePoint Search ResultsIn Episode # 58 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain 3 ways for you to prevent documents from appearing in search results in SharePoint Online.BLOG REFERENCES3 ways to prevent documents from appearing in search results in SharePoint6 locations where you can set security for files in SharePoint and Office 365NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and...2021-05-2111 minSharePoint Maven PodcastLists vs. LibrariesIn Episode # 57 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the difference between a list and a library in SharePoint.BLOG REFERENCESSharePoint lists vs. librariesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletterFOLLOW ME FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterestYouTube2021-05-1407 minSharePoint Maven PodcastNews Post vs. News link vs. SharePoint pageIn Episode # 56 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the different types of pages that can be created on a modern SharePoint site. Specifically, I discuss the difference between a News Post page, a News link page, and a regular SharePoint page.BLOG REFERENCESNews post page vs. SharePoint Page in SharePoint OnlineHow to convert SharePoint pages to news posts and news posts to SharePoint pages (Video)NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet...2021-05-0708 minSharePoint Maven PodcastIs SharePoint Dead?In Episode # 55 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide counter-arguments to the baseless comments I recently encountered on the Internet and social media about "SharePoint being dead". It is the biggest nonsense I've heard since the argument that the Earth is flat.NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOX2021-04-3007 minSharePoint Maven Podcast4 ways to create a Team in Microsoft TeamsDid you know there are 4 different ways for you to create a Team in Microsoft Teams? In Episode # 54 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain them all, as well as highlight the key differences among the four different methods. Enjoy!BLOG REFERENCES3 ways to create a Team in TeamsNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up...2021-04-2310 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat is SharePoint Lookbook?In Episode # 53 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I introduce you to the SharePoint lookbook. It is a set of available SharePoint site templates you can view and download from Microsoft.BLOG REFERENCESHow to get started with SharePoint Look BookNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOX2021-04-1609 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy every SharePoint site needs at least 2 ownersIn Episode # 52 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the two types of owners you can have for each and every SharePoint site and explain why you need at least two at a minimum.BLOG REFERENCESWhy every SharePoint Site needs two OwnersNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS...2021-04-0906 minSharePoint Maven PodcastIT or Business - who owns SharePoint?In Episode # 51 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again, answer the Questions from the Field - the actual questions I receive from my clients and loyal blog followers. The question of the day is: Who owns SharePoint? Is it your IT Department or you, the Business?BLOG REFERENCESIT or Business – who owns SharePoint?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help yo...2021-04-0208 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHappy 20th Birthday, SharePoint!This week we have a very special occasion and a very unusual episode. SharePoint is turning 20 on March 28, 2021. So if you would like to join the celebration, grab your favorite drink and listen to me singing a "Happy Birthday Song" (trust me, you will need a drink in order to listen to me singing this thing). Lehaim!!!BLOG REFERENCESHappy 20th Birthday, SharePoint!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources...2021-03-2606 minSharePoint Maven Podcast3 levels of Admins in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 49 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I focus on the Admin side of things. Specifically, the different ways to assign users as SharePoint site Admins.BLOG REFERENCES3 ways to make a user a Site Collection AdministratorNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly...2021-03-1908 minSharePoint Maven PodcastSharePoint Maven Revised Academy is Live!In Episode # 48 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I share some exciting news about the release of my revised SharePoint Maven Academy. I also share some personal stories on how it came to life. Oh yes, and somewhere during the episode, I share a really generous promotion (coupon) to all of my Academy courses (just for my podcast listeners). This is an episode you don't want to miss!BLOG REFERENCESThe Brand New, Revised SharePoint Maven Academy is now liveNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped...2021-03-1208 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow SharePoint Online Recycle Bin worksAre you ready for a trash talk with me? In Episode # 47 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss the SharePoint Recycle Bin, how it works, and its limitations.BLOG REFERENCESHow SharePoint Online Recycle Bin worksNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly...2021-03-0509 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow many hub sites to create in SharePoint?In Episode # 46 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I try to answer the question of how many hub sites you should create for your organization. BLOG REFERENCESHow to Create Hub Sites in SharePoint OnlineHow many Hub Sites shall we have in SharePoint?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2021-02-2608 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to come up with metadata?In Episode # 45 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again tackle Questions from the field - the actual questions I get from my clients and followers. Today's question is about metadata. To be precise, how to come up with metadata fields and columns.BLOG REFERENCESHow to come up with metadata?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to...2021-02-1913 minSharePoint Maven Podcast15 ways to make your SharePoint more secureIn Episode # 44 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide you with 15 unique ways to make your SharePoint more secure. Since most of the tips require some sort of setup, I also include links to blog posts for your reference and step-by-step instructions:BLOG REFERENCES15 ways to make your SharePoint Site more secureHow to properly configure sharing settings in the SharePoint Admin CenterHow to disable sync in SharePoint and OneDriveHow to set a Retention Policy on a SharePoint siteHow to set up document retention via retention labels in SharePoint and OneDriveNEED HELP?...2021-02-1228 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 places to use formulas in SharePointIn Episode # 43 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk about 5 places where you can use formulas in SharePoint:Calculated ColumnColumn ValidationList/Library ValidationColumn Default ValueList or Library Form (ability to hide fields in the form based on a conditional formula)BLOG REFERENCES5 places to use formulas in SharePoint lists and librariesHow to create a Calculated Column in a SharePoint list or libraryHow to do column validation in SharePointHow to hide a field in SharePoint lists and libraries with the conditional formulaNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll...2021-02-0512 minSharePoint Maven PodcastRoot Site vs. Hub Site vs. Home Site vs. SharePoint Start PageIn Episode # 42 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk and explain some terminology. Specifically, explain the different types of sites we have in SharePoint:Root SiteHub SiteHome SiteSharePoint Start PageBLOG REFERENCESHome Site vs. SharePoint Start Page vs. Hub Site vs. Root SiteWhat is a SharePoint Start Page and why we need oneWhat is SharePoint Home site and how to create oneHub Sites vs. SubsitesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet...2021-01-2915 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat does Flat Information Architecture in SharePoint mean?In Episode # 41 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss and explain the concept of Flat SharePoint Information Architecture. I also draw a comparison against the legacy (subsite) model we still have as well. BLOG REFERENCESWhy flat SharePoint Site Architecture makes total senseHub Sites vs. SubsitesNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint2021-01-2209 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should stop disabling the creation of Teams and SharePoint sitesIn Episode # 40 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again tackle "Questions from the field". Today's question is about the ability of end-users to create their own Teams and SharePoint sites. The tendency is to disable such capability, but I suggest you reconsider this decision. In this episode, I explain why and provide some arguments.BLOG REFERENCESWhy you should never disable Team Site creation in Office 365NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet...2021-01-1513 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTop 5 Limits of SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 39 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I highlight what are, in my opinion, the top 5 limits of SharePoint Online. Don't embark on your SharePoint journey without understanding these.BLOG REFERENCESTop 5 limitations of SharePoint OnlineNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter2021-01-0813 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to personalize SharePointIn Episode # 38 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain the different tricks you can use to personalize the user experience in SharePoint. If you ever wished to make SharePoint relevant to the user, you definitely want to listen to this episode!BLOG REFERENCESHow to personalize SharePoint for usersNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up...2020-12-3011 minSharePoint Maven Podcast5 reasons to like the News Web PartIn Episode # 37 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I go over the 5 reasons to like the News Web Part. Or at least, I explain the 5 reasons I personally love it! I hope you become passionate about it just like I am!BLOG REFERENCES5 reasons to like SharePoint Online News Web PartHow to personalize news posts in SharePoint using Audience TargetingHow to expire news posts in SharePoint Online based on the expiration dateHow to manage categories of news using custom metadataNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped...2020-12-2410 minSharePoint Maven PodcastTeams or Yammer?In Episode # 36 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I compare Teams and Yammer. Which one should you use for communication within your organization? Does it make sense to have both?BLOG REFERENCESTeams vs. YammerNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN YOUR INBOXBi-Weekly newsletter...2020-12-1810 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to deal with large document libraries in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 35 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk about the infamous 5,000 view item limit in SharePoint. To be precise, I discuss the whole subject of dealing with large document libraries in SharePoint. While 5,000 is no longer a hard limit, you are still going to encounter issues if you have a large document library. I explain the consequences as we all share my advice on how to mitigate the limit. Please also reference these posts for additional information:BLOG REFERENCESHow to deal with large document libraries in SharePoint OnlineTop 5 limitations of SharePoint Online...2020-12-1116 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhat is Audience Targeting?In Episode # 34 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss the Audience Targeting feature we have available in SharePoint Online. It is a feature we had for a while in SharePoint, but it got new capabilities in modern SharePoint. In this episode, I explain to you what it is all about, how it is different from Security/Permissions, and all the locations where you can enable it and use it.BLOG REFERENCES4 places where you can enable Audience Targeting feature in SharePointAudience Targeting on a News Web PartAudience Targeting on the Navigation LinksAudience Targeting on HCWP Web...2020-12-0412 minSharePoint Maven Podcast7 reasons to create additional document libraries in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 33 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I provide you with 7 reasons to create additional document libraries in SharePoint. By default, you just get 1 (one) document library on a site. But you might need to create additional ones. Listen to this episode to find out why.BLOG REFERENCESHow many document libraries shall I have in a SharePoint Site?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses...2020-11-2717 minSharePoint Maven Podcast4 types of groups in Office 365In Episode # 32 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss the 4 groups we have and can create in Office 365:Distribution ListSecurity GroupMain-enabled Security GroupMicrosoft 365 Group (formerly Office 365 Group)Each group has its own share of limitations and nuances.BLOG REFERENCESAn overview of different types of security groups in SharePoint and Office 365NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you...2020-11-2012 minSharePoint Maven PodcastPlease stop being afraid of DelveIn Episode # 31 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I talk about Delve. If there is one thing that users are most afraid of in Office 365 - it has got to be Delve. Not many understand what it is and what it does. I am here to explain and calm your fears.BLOG REFERENCESWhy you should stop being afraid of DelveHow to control what employees can view and edit in Delve User ProfilesHow to hide documents in DelveNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint...2020-11-1309 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow I started SharePoint MavenIn Episode # 30 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again answer the questions from my loyal followers. This time though, they are not about SharePoint. They are about SharePoint Maven! When, how, and why I started my blog. Find out by listening to this episode!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePointTIPS IN...2020-11-0609 minSharePoint Maven PodcastAn overview of all the migration options in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 29 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I go over all the available options you have when it comes to migrating documents/file shares to SharePoint Online. Pros and Cons of the following migration options discussed:Manual Drag-and-DropOneDrive SyncSharePoint Free Migration ToolMover migration tool (for Cloud migrations)3rd-party migration toolBLOG REFERENCESAll the ways to migrate the files to SharePoint OnlineHow to migrate file shares to SharePoint Online using Microsoft SharePoint Migration ToolHow to migrate files from cloud storage to SharePoint using the Mover Migration ToolHow OneDrive Sync worksNEED HELP?2020-10-3012 minSharePoint Maven PodcastHow to require metadata in SharePointIn Episode # 28 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain to you the behavior of required metadata columns in a SharePoint document library. Spoiler Alert: you can't require them anymore. Listen to the episode to find out the details and learn more about it in this article as well: BLOG REFERENCESHow to make SharePoint metadata columns requiredNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get...2020-10-2308 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should stop wasting time developing SharePoint training manualsIn Episode # 27 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I discuss SharePoint training manuals. Specifically - I explain why you should not waste time developing them for your users. I provide a few arguments explaining my opinion + discuss the alternate means for the training. For additional reading, please check out this article:BLOG REFERENCESStop wasting time developing SharePoint Training ManualsNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses...2020-10-1608 minSharePoint Maven Podcast4 types of Libraries in SharePoint OnlineIn Episode # 26 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I go over the 4 types of Libraries we have in SharePoint Online. Did you know that besides a Document Library, we also have a Picture Library, Site Pages Library, as well as Site Assets Library? Let me explain it all for you + the purpose and objective of each one. Please also check out this article for more info:BLOG REFERENCES4 types of document libraries in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy2020-10-0911 minSharePoint Maven PodcastSites vs. Pages in SharePointIn Episode # 25 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I once again answer the Questions from the field - the actual questions I get from my clients and loyal blog followers. Today I get to explain to you the difference between a SharePoint SITE and a SharePoint PAGE. Please also reference this article for additional information:BLOG REFERENCESSites vs. Pages in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training...2020-10-0210 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhy you should not worry about the file naming convention in SharePointIn Episode # 24 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I explain why you should not worry about the file naming convention in SharePoint anymore. I provide a total of 5 reasons why this is the case. For more info, please reference this article:BLOG REFERENCESWhy you no longer need to worry about file naming convention in SharePointNEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help...2020-09-2506 minSharePoint Maven PodcastIs SharePoint Training really necessary?In Episode # 23 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I answer a question on whether or not SharePoint Training is really necessary. I explain the arguments I hear as well as provide my counter-arguments related to the topic. For more info, please check out this article as well:BLOG REFERENCESIs SharePoint Training really necessary?NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get the help you need...2020-09-1813 minSharePoint Maven PodcastWhen I once told my client to go back to DropboxIn Episode # 22 of the SharePoint Maven podcast, I will tell you about a situation when I advised one of my clients to go back to... Dropbox. Yes, SharePoint might not be the right tool for you and your organization, so please make the decision wisely! Check out this post for reference:BLOG REFERENCESGo back to Dropbox!NEED HELP?Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 AcademyFREE RESOURCESGet access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses, and get...2020-09-1010 min