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Search doesn't work out-of-the-box

By: James Robertson Posted: February 9, 2007

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

By: James Robertson Posted: February 9, 2007

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

By: James Robertson Posted: December 11, 2006

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

By: James Robertson Posted: November 6, 2006

The most successful intranets are those that directly reflect the unique nature of the organisations they serve.

Intranet kiosks or remote access?

By: James Robertson Posted: November 6, 2006

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 available: kiosks and remote access.

The enemy of intranets is apathy

By: James Robertson Posted: October 1, 2006

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

By: Cairo Walker Posted: October 1, 2006

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 and senior managers on the …

Creating an "intranet concept"

By: James Robertson Posted: September 11, 2006

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 in the short-term.

Monthly intranet tasks

By: James Robertson Posted: September 11, 2006

This article provides a long (but still not comprehensive) list of ongoing tasks for intranet teams.

Understanding the requirement for a portal

By: Cairo Walker Posted: August 17, 2006

This article uses two case studies to explore when to select a portal, and when a content management system would be more appropriate.