Evolving Your SharePoint Intranet
A Design Guide for Internal Communicators
SharePoint gets a bad rap. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Download the guide and learn how to transform your SharePoint intranet into a central communication hub that engages, informs and connects.
What’s Inside
Downloading this guide is the first step toward transforming your SharePoint intranet into an engaging platform
that supercharges the impact of your internal communications.
Despite being one of the world’s most commonly used intranet solutions, SharePoint still has somewhat of a bad rap amongst the internal communication (IC) community.
Some of us might still have nightmares about the seemingly endless glitches when publishing news updates on SharePoint 2010. And many of us are still mourning the hours we lost trying to replace an outdated homepage banner that had been stuck for two months.
As part of Microsoft 365, its extensive design opportunities and unrivalled integration with other workplace platforms have made
SharePoint the intranet solution of choice for many organisations.
Responsive and dynamic pages that are easy for employees to navigate can now be built without the need for IT support.
However, not all SharePoint intranets are created equal.
The key to reaping the extensive benefits that the platform offers is great SharePoint design.
Let’s consider why the design of your intranet as such an impact, and explore some helpful SharePoint intranet design tips.
Why Does Intranet Design Matter?
For the first time ever, five different generations are working together.
Multigenerational workforces have become the norm, driving significant change and innovation as organisations race to keep up with evolving expectations and demands. And with Gen Z employees set to represent up to 70% of the workforce by 2030, the rule book is being rewritten around ways of working.
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a generation raised alongside cutting-edge tech developments, having access to the right workplace technology is an important motivator.
When it comes to your employee intranet, first impressions count. Users form an opinion in just 0.05 seconds, with studies finding that these first impressions are 94% related to design and only 6% related to the actual content on the page.
It’s therefore more important than ever before to create an intranet that is engaging, interactive and that employees actually want to use.
IC leaders are under increasing pressure to have visually appealing channels that can stand up against the state-of-the-art external platforms that their tech-savvy employees are using outside of work.
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Additional FAQs
Why is good SharePoint intranet design important for internal communications?
What are the key elements of great SharePoint intranet design?
A successful SharePoint intranet should be visually engaging, easy to navigate, and aligned with your company’s branding. Important elements include:
✅ Clear branding – Using company colours, fonts, and logos for a professional, cohesive look.
✅ Personalised experiences – Tailoring content and news feeds to different employee groups.
✅ Accessibility – Ensuring content is easy to read and navigate for all users.
✅ Integration – Connecting with Microsoft 365 tools like Viva, Copilot, and Power Platform.
Download our SharePoint Intranet Design Guide for more practical tips and a design checklist.
What common SharePoint intranet design mistakes should be avoided?
Many SharePoint intranets fail due to cluttered layouts, broken links, poor accessibility, and outdated content. Employees quickly disengage if an intranet is hard to use or doesn’t provide relevant information. Our guide includes a ‘Design Naughty List’, highlighting mistakes to avoid and best practices for building a site that keeps employees engaged.
How can SharePoint be customised to create a more engaging intranet?
Where can I find expert advice on designing a better SharePoint intranet?
Our SharePoint Intranet Design Guide is packed with expert insights, design tips, and a step-by-step checklist to help you create a modern, user-friendly intranet. If you need tailored advice, book an Art of the Possible session with our team to explore how SharePoint, Viva, Copilot, and Power Platform can transform your digital workplace.
