There is very real cost of the reliance on email: the duplication of information management activities, which has a significant impact on productivity, consistency and…
Intranets as a news channel.
While news on the intranet home page is widespread, the question needs to be asked: how effective is it?
Five key intranet policies.
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.
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…
Quantitatively test the effectiveness of your home page.
This article explains a quick and effective technique for assessing whether your home page is an effective gateway to site content.
When collaboration works.
This article introduces two critical success factors for intranet discussion forums: a clear purpose, and a common community.
Accessibility tips for website construction.
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…
Intranet authoring: a hobby?.
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…
Leadership tips for intranet teams.
Intranet teams must take on a strong leadership role, and drive forward the evolution and enhancement of the site.
Introduction to web accessibility.
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.