What happens to your files after the retention period ends? In this episode, I break down the five options available in Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, so you can decide whether to delete, archive, or do something else entirely with your content. BLOG REFERENCES 5 options at the end of the Retention Period NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live t...
Aug 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 227
Ever heard of Admin Units and wondered what they actually do? In this episode, I explain how Admin Units work in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview - and how they can help you better manage permissions and data across your organization. BLOG REFERENCES Admin Units in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live tr...
Aug 08, 2025•9 min•Ep. 226
Want to stay productive from your phone or tablet? In this episode, I walk you through the key mobile apps available with Microsoft 365 - so you can work smarter, whether you’re at your desk or on the move. BLOG REFERENCES An overview of the Mobile Apps available with Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand cou...
Aug 01, 2025•13 min•Ep. 225
Thinking of using both folders and metadata in the same library? In this episode, I explain why that can cause confusion, mess up search, and make life harder for your users - and what you should do instead. BLOG REFERENCES Why it is not a good idea to mix folders and metadata in the same document library NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live trai...
Jul 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 224
Thinking about SharePoint governance but not sure where to start? In this episode, I break down the important decisions you need to make when building a governance plan - so your SharePoint environment stays organized, secure, and easy to manage. BLOG REFERENCES Decisions for you to consider when creating a Governance Plan for SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES...
Jul 18, 2025•11 min•Ep. 223
Need to stop people from downloading files? In this episode, I cover three different ways you can block downloads in SharePoint and OneDrive - whether you want to tighten security or just control how files are shared. BLOG REFERENCES 3 ways to block download of documents in SharePoint and OneDrive NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training &am...
Jul 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 222
Ever delete a file and wonder why it’s still hanging around? In this episode, I explain how the Preservation Hold Library works in SharePoint and OneDrive—and why it’s so important for compliance, retention, and protecting your data. BLOG REFERENCES How Preservation Hold Library works in SharePoint and OneDrive NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, liv...
Jun 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 221
Got templates all over the place? In this episode, I explain how to properly organize your company templates in SharePoint Online, so your team can easily find and use the right ones without wasting time hunting them down. BLOG REFERENCES How to organize company templates in SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On...
Jun 20, 2025•11 min•Ep. 220
Your SharePoint intranet homepage sets the tone for the whole experience. In this episode, I share key best practices to make sure your homepage is clean, useful, and keeps employees coming back for more. BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Intranet Homepage Best Practices NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the...
Jun 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 219
Think you can skip SharePoint training? Think again! In this episode, I explain why proper training is crucial if you want your SharePoint sites, pages, and web parts to actually be used = and how it can make or break your rollout. BLOG REFERENCES Why SharePoint Training Matters NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand course...
Jun 06, 2025•18 min•Ep. 218
Ever wondered why you’d create a SharePoint Team Site without a Microsoft 365 Group? In this episode, I break down when and why it actually makes sense. BLOG REFERENCES Why do we need a Team Site without a Group? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement Shar...
May 30, 2025•18 min•Ep. 217
New to SharePoint or unsure how Sites, Pages, and Web Parts all fit together? In this episode, I explain how SharePoint sites are structured, what site pages are for, and how web parts bring your content to life BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Sites, Pages and Web Parts NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get th...
May 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 216
Feeling overwhelmed by messy document libraries? In this episode, I go over four practical ways to organize your documents in SharePoint, so your team can find what they need without digging through chaos. BLOG REFERENCES 4 Ways to organize documents in SharePoint NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the...
May 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 215
Thinking about building or improving your SharePoint Intranet? In this episode, I share practical best practices to help you create a clean, user-friendly, and effective intranet your team will actually use. BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Intranet Best Practices NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help ...
May 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 214
Ever wonder where some of those random folders in SharePoint come from? In this episode, I break down the default and automatically created folders in SharePoint Online, why they show up, what they're for, and which ones you can safely ignore (or not!). BLOG REFERENCES Default and Automatically created folders in SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 213
Doing a SharePoint site audit but not sure what to look for? In this episode, I share the key things you should be checking - like permissions, structure, and design and explain why regular audits help keep your sites clean, secure, and running smoothly. BLOG REFERENCES What to look for during SharePoint Site Audits NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources...
Apr 18, 2025•20 min•Ep. 212
Ever needed to get your data out of Microsoft Lists? In Episode 211, I walk you through four different ways to export your list data, depending on what you need to do with it. BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to Export a Microsoft List NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and i...
Apr 11, 2025•9 min•Ep. 211
In Episode 210 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I talk about a question I get all the time: Should you set up separate SharePoint sites for your clients, or just use shared channels in Teams? I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each option and share some tips to help you pick the best setup for working with your clients. BLOG REFERENCES Client Sites – Separate SharePoint sites or Shared Channels? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped O...
Apr 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 210
I answer an age-old question in this podcast episode - How to Improve SharePoint User Adoption. BLOG REFERENCES How to improve SharePoint User Adoption NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly newsletter FOLLOW ME Face...
Mar 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 209
If you are wondering if an Intranet in SharePoint is a good fit for your organization, let me provide a few arguments in this Episode BLOG REFERENCES Why it makes sense to migrate your Intranet to SharePoint NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoin...
Mar 14, 2025•16 min•Ep. 208
In Episode 207 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the differences between Label and Site Retention policies in SharePoint and Microsoft Purview. BLOG REFERENCES Label Retention vs. Site Retention in SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and im...
Mar 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 207
In Episode 206 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I go over the differences between Classic and Modern SharePoint. BLOG REFERENCES Classic SharePoint vs. Modern SharePoint NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly newslet...
Feb 21, 2025•16 min•Ep. 206
Considering a migration to SharePoint? In Episode 205 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I share with you the harsh reality of the SharePoint Migration Projects. You don't want to miss this episode. BLOG REFERENCES The harsh reality about the SharePoint Migration Projects NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and g...
Feb 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 205
In Episode 204 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I go over the 4 built-in workflows that exist in SharePoint. No coding skills or Power Automate knowledge is necessary! BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to create workflows in SharePoint Online Out of the Box NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to ...
Feb 07, 2025•16 min•Ep. 204
In Episode 203 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss the use cases for 1,000 channels in Microsoft Teams. BLOG REFERENCES Use Case for 1,000 channels in Microsoft Teams NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly new...
Jan 31, 2025•11 min•Ep. 203
In Episode 202 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the difference between Favorite Files & Folders vs. Add Shortcut to OneDrive. BLOG REFERENCES Favorite Files & Folders vs. Add Shortcut to OneDrive NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement Sha...
Jan 24, 2025•9 min•Ep. 202
In Episode 201 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I answer a question about PDFs. Specifically, is it a preferred file format to prevent accidental editing? You might be surprised by the answer! BLOG REFERENCES Should we save our documents in SharePoint as PDFs to avoid editing? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses ...
Jan 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 201
In Episode 200 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, we celebrate 200 Episodes of the SharePoint Maven podcast! I answer the questions about my blog + share some future plans! BLOG REFERENCES How I come up with topics for my blog posts NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up ...
Jan 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 200
In Episode 199 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain four building blocks of the Microsoft Loop application BLOG REFERENCES 4 Elements of Microsoft Loop NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly newsletter FOLLOW M...
Dec 13, 2024•12 min•Ep. 199
In Episode 198 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I share a total of 6 unique ways to create tasks in Microsoft 365. BLOG REFERENCES 6 Ways to Create a Task in Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly newsl...
Dec 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 198
