SharePoint intranet insights
Guides, examples, and practical advice on SharePoint intranets from the team behind Lightspeed365. Templates, web parts, adoption, design, and best practices.
Governance
SharePoint intranet software: the best options in 2026
Most organisations with Microsoft 365 build their intranet on SharePoint — but which SharePoint intranet software approach is right for you? We compare the four main options and what each means for adoption, cost, and governance.
Governance
SharePoint intranet: the complete guide for 2026
What is a SharePoint intranet and is native SharePoint enough? A complete 2026 guide covering features, limitations, Copilot costs, and your three build options.
Governance
Microsoft 365 intranet: what are your options?
Your organisation already has Microsoft 365 - but what's the best way to build an intranet on it? We break down four realistic approaches and help you decide which mix fits your organisation.
Templates
10 SharePoint intranet templates for 2026
Browse 10 pre-built SharePoint intranet templates – homepage, onboarding, knowledge base, benefits hub and more. Fully customisable, Microsoft 365 native, ready to launch in days.
Information architecture
15 must-have SharePoint web parts for intranets
The document explores 15 essential web parts for a successful SharePoint intranet, combining Microsoft’s standard offerings with Lightspeed365’s advanced web parts to enhance functionality and meet intranet needs.
Branding
12 real SharePoint intranet examples for 2026
See 12 real-world SharePoint intranet homepages built with Lightspeed365. From news hubs to social intranets – find the layout that fits your organisation
AI
6 realistic use-cases for AI on your intranet
Discover six practical ways AI can improve your SharePoint intranet, from smarter search and content generation to translation and governance.
Adoption
What does intranet adoption look like? Measure this!
Intranet adoption is central to success. Discover the key metrics, analytics and practical tips to measure usage, improve engagement and prove value.
Governance
Make a watertight business case for your SharePoint intranet with this checklist
Build a watertight business case for your SharePoint intranet with a practical checklist covering benefits, costs, risks, and strategic value.
Governance
Eight SharePoint intranet trends for 2026
Discover eight key SharePoint intranet trends for 2026, from AI-powered search and governance to personalisation, omnichannel publishing, and platform evolution.
Adoption
Eight key reasons no one uses the intranet
Struggling with low intranet adoption? Explore eight common reasons employees stop using intranets and practical remedies to rebuild trust, relevance, and engagement.
Adoption
10 steps to build an engaging SharePoint intranet in weeks
Build an engaging SharePoint intranet in weeks with ten practical steps covering planning, design, content, governance, and a successful launch.
Governance
SharePoint build or buy
Discover the key factors to consider before launching your SharePoint intranet. Learn whether to go native, build, or buy — and make the right choice for your organization’s collaboration needs.
Adoption
Free intranet assessment to drive improvement
Get a free intranet assessment to identify strengths, fix weaknesses, and drive engagement with our quick health check (less than 5 minutes)
Governance
Why Lightspeed365 is the best Origami Connect alternative
Looking for an Origami Connect alternative? Discover how Lightspeed365 delivers more features, deeper SharePoint integration, and expert support.
Adoption
25 intranet metrics to track success and improve
Discover 25 essential intranet metrics to measure engagement, identify areas for improvement, and drive long-term digital workplace success.
Adoption
10 ways to improve SharePoint intranet adoption
Boost SharePoint intranet adoption with 10 proven tactics. Improve engagement, usability and value with practical steps and tools
Governance
12 SharePoint best practices
Explore 12 key SharePoint best practices to enhance branding, integration, site governance, and reduce costly customisation.
Branding
Using and customising the SharePoint lookbook
Explore how to use the SharePoint Lookbook and extend templates with Lightspeed365 for custom branding, governance and intranet design.
Governance
Lightspeed365: Distinctively ahead in the digital workplace
Lightspeed365 is recognised as a leader in the ClearBox Intranet and Employee Experience Report 2024 for its user-friendly design, seamless SharePoint integration, and features that boost internal communication, collaboration, and employee productivity.
What we publish
Categories include intranet strategy, SharePoint tips, employee engagement, product updates, and guides and how-tos. Every post is problem-led, includes practical takeaways, and links to the relevant Lightspeed365 pages when we can help further.