Archives for Articles

Intranets as a news channel

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2006

While news on the intranet home page is widespread, the question needs to be asked: how effective is it?

Five key intranet policies

By: James Robertson Posted: July 1, 2006

This briefing takes a different look at the role of intranet policies, and outlines five policies that all intranet teams should develop.

Create a strong intranet brand

By: James Robertson Posted: June 1, 2006

The intranet needs to have a strong brand, a sense of identity that, at a basic level, distinguishes it from the public website and other information sources within the organisation.

This article explains a quick and effective technique for assessing whether your home page is an effective gateway to site content.

When collaboration works

By: James Robertson Posted: June 1, 2006

This article introduces two critical success factors for intranet discussion forums: a clear purpose, and a common community.

Accessibility tips for website construction

By: Patrick Kennedy Posted: April 4, 2006

We all know accessibility is important, but precisely how does one make a website or intranet more accessible? Often what is needed is a pragmatic view, based on real experience, …

Intranet authoring: a hobby?

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2006

Much is expected of intranet authors, in terms of the quality, accuracy and timliness of published material. Yet, many organisations treat intranet authoring as a hobby.

Leadership tips for intranet teams

By: James Robertson Posted: March 1, 2006

Intranet teams must take on a strong leadership role, and drive forward the evolution and enhancement of the site.

Introduction to web accessibility

By: Patrick Kennedy Posted: March 1, 2006

The industry is finally accepting responsibility for providing accessible websites and intranets. Yet, a great deal of misunderstanding continues to surround the subject of accessibility.

Intranet managers must be managers

By: James Robertson Posted: February 1, 2006

The intranet manager should be free to focus solely on managing the site, and not publishing content or doing admin work.