Discover the modern experiences you can build with SharePoint Online
10/06/2019

Modern experiences you can build with SharePoint Online
Make Your SharePoint Intranet More Engaging and Productive
At OfficeLabs, we support regulated industries to get maximum value from SharePoint. Our team specialises in designing intranets that meet unique compliance, collaboration, and productivity requirements. With the modern SharePoint Online platform, the possibilities can seem endless—making the task feel daunting. Thankfully, there are helpful resources to get you started quickly.
To get personalised advice, you can book a free information management strategy session with our team.
First, Find Inspiration with Microsoft’s Look Book
To begin with, designing your SharePoint intranet doesn’t need to be complicated. Microsoft provides helpful resources to kickstart your creativity. For example, the SharePoint Look Book shows modern, user-friendly designs that you can replicate or adapt. You can see exactly how organisations are building their SharePoint sites, and clearly understand what makes each intranet successful.

You can see these inspiring examples by visiting the SharePoint Look Book.
Next, Explore Advanced Features for Greater Functionality
After you’ve picked a design direction, explore advanced SharePoint functionalities using the SharePoint Design Patterns website. This helpful resource provides step-by-step guidance on how to enhance your intranet effectively.
For example, you might want to add a newsfeed to your homepage. This website clearly explains how to use the News web part to keep your team informed with ease.
Quickly Customise Your Branding
Additionally, SharePoint Online lets you quickly customise your site’s look to match your company’s branding. You can easily apply colours, logos, headers, and footers. Customising your intranet reinforces company culture and improves user experience.

Securely Share and Collaborate Externally
Additionally, SharePoint makes external sharing safe and straightforward. If your teams collaborate frequently with external partners or clients, you can securely control and manage shared content.
Enhance Collaboration with Microsoft Teams Integration
Furthermore, integrating SharePoint sites with Microsoft Teams significantly improves teamwork. You can easily bring SharePoint pages, documents, lists, and news directly into Teams, creating a unified workspace.

Keep Your Teams Connected Anywhere
Finally, using the SharePoint mobile app ensures your teams remain productive wherever they are. With quick access to intranet content, news, and collaboration tools on mobile devices, your employees stay informed and engaged on-the-go.

How OfficeLabs Helps Regulated Organisations
OfficeLabs specialises in building intranet solutions tailored to industries such as legal, finance, property, healthcare, and energy. Our team ensures your SharePoint solution aligns with your specific regulatory and compliance requirements.
Here are some examples of how we’ve delivered tailored solutions:
- Health and Safety Portal: Simplifying compliance reporting with an intuitive intranet.
- Vickery Holman: Increasing efficiency with a customised SharePoint solution.
- Oil and Gas Climate Initiative: Secure global collaboration through a tailored SharePoint site.
Get Expert Help from OfficeLabs
If designing your SharePoint intranet feels overwhelming, our experienced team at OfficeLabs can help. Our specialists handle everything from planning and design to implementation and support, making the entire process seamless for your organisation.
Contact us or schedule your free information management strategy session to start your SharePoint intranet journey today.







