Out-of-the-box, search doesn’t work, and there is a small (but vital) piece of work needed to design and tune the search solution.
Automating three types of forms.
There is a ‘rule of thirds’ that can be used to categorise the main types of forms that exist on an intranet.
Usability and IA are core skills for intranet teams.
Usability and information architecture (IA) are core areas of expertise for intranet teams, and all organisations should take steps to build this expertise internally.
Intranet as a mirror to the organisation.
The most successful intranets are those that directly reflect the unique nature of the organisations they serve.
Intranet kiosks or remote access?.
here are many staff that have little (or no) access to a computer during work hours, and there are two main approaches for making intranet…
The enemy of intranets is apathy.
The enemy of intranets is not resistance to change, it is apathy, which must be overcome to build support and resources.
The intranet homepage, protect it with a policy.
An intranet homepage policy is tool that can provide some welcome support to intranet managers as well as providing a clear direction to business units…
Creating an "intranet concept".
An intranet concept is a single sheet of paper which outlines where the intranet is at, where it is going, and what it will deliver…
Monthly intranet tasks.
This article provides a long (but still not comprehensive) list of ongoing tasks for intranet teams.
Understanding the requirement for a portal.
This article uses two case studies to explore when to select a portal, and when a content management system would be more appropriate.