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The Basics of building an intranet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building an intranet requires careful planning, design, and implementation. Here are some steps you can follow to build an intranet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Identify your goals: Start by identifying your organization’s goals for the intranet. What specific problems are you looking to solve? What features and functionalities do you need? What benefits are you hoping to achieve?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define your user requirements: Determine who your intranet users will be, what their needs are, and what content and functionalities they will require. This will help ensure that your intranet is user-friendly and meets the needs of your employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select your technology platform: Choose the technology platform that will best suit your organization’s needs and budget. There are many options available, including SharePoint, Drupal, and WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Develop your content strategy: Determine what content you will need to create and how it will be organized. This may include company policies and procedures, employee directories, and project management tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Design and develop your intranet: Create a design that is user-friendly and intuitive, and that reflects your organization’s branding and visual identity. Develop the necessary software and tools to implement your intranet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Test and deploy your intranet: Test your intranet with a small group of users to identify any issues and make necessary changes. Once testing is complete, deploy your intranet to all users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Provide training and support: Provide training and support to your employees to help them learn how to use the intranet effectively and efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Monitor and maintain your intranet: Regularly monitor and maintain your intranet to ensure that it is up-to-date, secure, and meeting your organization’s needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Building an intranet requires a significant investment of time, resources, and expertise. However, by following these steps and working with experienced professionals, you can create an intranet that improves internal communication, collaboration, and knowledge management in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you do choose to use SharePoint as your intranet platform, react out to us if you need a hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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