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SharePoint Maven Podcast

Greg Zelfondsharepointmaven.com
Welcome to the SharePoint Maven Podcast — where you can learn a new SharePoint tip in less time than it takes to drink your first cup of coffee! Whether you’re an overwhelmed administrator looking for answers, or simply a user who needs help implementing and adapting to SharePoint and Microsoft 365, this podcast is a quick, approachable, free resource designed to build your confidence in your SharePoint abilities. Each week, you can catch Greg right here sharing updates, providing step-by-step tutorials, and other helpful SharePoint information. Remember, when SharePoint gets overwhelming, don’t panic — Greg is here to help!
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Episodes

How to create a checklist in SharePoint and Microsoft 365

In Episode 137 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain a few ways to create checklists in SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Each option has its pros and cons. BLOG REFERENCES 5 ways to create a checklist in SharePoint and Office 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...

Jun 09, 202312 minEp. 137

SharePoint Modern Page Best Practices

In Episode 136 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss Best Practices in terms of SharePoint Page Design. If you are a Site Owner, you do not want to miss this episode! BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Modern Page 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 you need to properly set up and i...

Jun 02, 202320 minEp. 136

4 locations where you can set security for files in SharePoint

In Episode 135 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss 4 locations in SharePoint Online where you can set/apply security to. BLOG REFERENCES 6 locations where you can set security for files in SharePoint and Office 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 imple...

May 26, 202310 minEp. 135

4 ways to edit document metadata in SharePoint

In Episode 134 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I go over four ways to edit metadata fields in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to edit document metadata 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 help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-Weekly ...

May 19, 202312 minEp. 134

How to display charts in SharePoint

In Episode 133 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I share a few options when it comes to displaying charts in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to display charts 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 help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi-We...

May 12, 20238 minEp. 133

How to grant all employees access to a SharePoint site via Everyone Group

In Episode 132 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain a little-known trick on how to quickly share your site with Everyone within your organization (except for external users, of course.) BLOG REFERENCES How to grant all employees access to a SharePoint site via Everyone except external users 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 trainin...

May 05, 20238 minEp. 132

How to archive MS Teams

In Episode 131 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain how to archive Microsoft Teams once the project or initiative is completed. I also explain what happens behind the scenes once the team is archived. BLOG REFERENCES How to archive MS 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 ...

Apr 28, 20238 minEp. 131

Why you no longer need a SharePoint Document Center

In Episode 130 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why you no longer need to create a Document Center Site in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES Why you no longer need a SharePoint Document Center 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 TI...

Apr 21, 202311 minEp. 130

All the ways to store images in SharePoint

In Episode 129 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I share all the various options when it comes to storing and organizing photos and images in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES How to store and display images 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 an...

Apr 14, 202310 minEp. 129

3 types of sites in SharePoint Online

In Episode 128 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the 3 types of sites you can create in SharePoint Online. A Team Site with the Microsoft 365 Group, a Team Site without a group, and a Communication Site. I explain key differences and provide use cases for each. BLOG REFERENCES 4 types of sites 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 re...

Apr 07, 202317 minEp. 128

Do we really need SharePoint?

In Episode 127 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I answer a pretty weird question: Do we really need SharePoint? I know you might be puzzled by the question itself, so I would like to explain the reason for it, as well as share some arguments in SharePoint's defense. BLOG REFERENCES Why you still need SharePoint Do we really need 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...

Mar 31, 20237 minEp. 127

Why you cannot find the documents in a SharePoint document library

In Episode 126 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain a few reasons why you cannot find the documents in your document library. BLOG REFERENCES 7 reasons you cannot find the documents in a SharePoint 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 training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you need to properly set up and implem...

Mar 24, 202311 minEp. 126

Why you should avoid storing documents in a SharePoint list

In Episode 125 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain a few reasons why you should avoid storing documents in a SharePoint List. BLOG REFERENCES Why you should never attach documents in a SharePoint 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 implement SharePoin...

Mar 17, 202313 minEp. 125

The importance of the SharePoint Demo during SharePoint implementation

In Episode 124 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why it is so important to deliver a SharePoint demo to staff prior to rolling out SharePoint within your organization. BLOG REFERENCES The importance of the SharePoint Demo during SharePoint implementation 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 ...

Mar 10, 202313 minEp. 124

5 places to apply branding in SharePoint Online

In Episode 123 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I tell you about 5 locations where you can apply branding in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES 5 places to apply branding 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 help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR INBOX Bi...

Mar 03, 202314 minEp. 123

Do you really need to check out a document in SharePoint?

In Episode 122 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss the check-out feature we have available in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES Do you really need to check out a document 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 help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR...

Feb 24, 202314 minEp. 122

How to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadata

In Episode 121 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I provide you with a few tips on how to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadata. BLOG REFERENCES How to smoothly transition your users from folders to metadata 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 imp...

Feb 17, 20239 minEp. 121

Do we still need a Communication Site in SharePoint?

In Episode 120 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I answer a question I got from one of my clients. "Do we really need a Communication site in SharePoint?" BLOG REFERENCES Do we still need a Communication Site 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 help you need to properly set up and impl...

Feb 10, 202312 minEp. 120

4 ways to create cool custom views in SharePoint

In Episode 119 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some cool views you can create on your SharePoint list and libraries. BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to create cool custom views 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 help you need to properly set up and implement SharePoint TIPS IN YOUR ...

Feb 03, 202310 minEp. 119

Library Column or a Site Column?

In Episode 118 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the difference between a list/library column and a site column. The pros and cons of each method are discussed. BLOG REFERENCES Shall I create a List Column or a Site Column? 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 u...

Jan 27, 202311 minEp. 118

How to check SharePoint Usage

In Episode 117 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the only reasonable out-of-the-box option available to Site Owners in terms of Site Usage Reporting. BLOG REFERENCES 6 ways to check SharePoint Usage reports 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 S...

Jan 20, 20237 minEp. 117

Co-authoring documents in SharePoint

In Episode 116 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain how co-authoring in SharePoint works. In other words, multiple people working on the same document at the same time (in real-time). BLOG REFERENCES Co-authoring 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 help you need to prop...

Jan 13, 20238 minEp. 116

Don’t change that default view in SharePoint!

In Episode 115 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why you should never change the default view of lists and libraries and create a new one instead. BLOG REFERENCES Don’t change that default view 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 help you need to properly set up and implement...

Jan 06, 202313 minEp. 115

Why you should stop gathering business requirements for SharePoint

In Episode 114 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain why gathering business requirements for SharePoint is a useless exercise. BLOG REFERENCES Stop gathering business requirements for SharePoint Intranet! 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 SharePo...

Dec 16, 202211 minEp. 114

5 ways to mess up SharePoint Training

In Episode 113 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss the common mistakes made by organizations when tackling SharePoint training. BLOG REFERENCES 5 ways to mess up SharePoint Training 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 INBO...

Dec 09, 202212 minEp. 113

What are Learning Pathways?

In Episode 112 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I discuss Learning Pathways - a quick and free way for end users to get some Microsoft 365 Training. BLOG REFERENCES What are Learning Pathways? 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 ...

Dec 02, 20229 minEp. 112

What is an Approval App in Teams?

In Episode 111 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I introduce you to an approval app in Teams. If you want to obtain quick approval for a document - there is no easier way than this. BLOG REFERENCES What is an Approval App in 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 ...

Nov 25, 202211 minEp. 111

Folder vs. Library in SharePoint Online

In Episode 110 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some important terminology, specifically, the difference between a folder and a library in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES Should I create a folder or a library on a SharePoint site? 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 pro...

Nov 18, 20228 minEp. 110

Why your SharePoint Implementation Failed

In Episode 109 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain the main reasons why SharePoint implementations fail. BLOG REFERENCES Why your SharePoint Implementation Failed 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...

Nov 11, 202216 minEp. 109

The concept of security trimming in SharePoint

In Episode 108 of the SharePoint Maven Podcast, I explain some terminology you probably heard before. Security trimming in SharePoint - is a fundamental concept in SharePoint. I also explain some nuances related to Security Trimming, specifically in SharePoint Online. BLOG REFERENCES How does permission-driven security work 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 ac...

Nov 04, 20229 minEp. 108
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