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An intranet widget is a small, customizable application or tool that can be added to an intranet page to display specific content or functionality. Widgets can include items like news feeds, calendars, weather updates, quick links, or task lists, and are designed to enhance the user experience by providing easy access to important information and tools.
Some of the most popular intranet widgets include:
• News Feed: Displays the latest company news and announcements.
• Calendar: Shows upcoming events, meetings, and deadlines.
• Quick Links: Provides easy access to frequently used tools and resources.
• Employee Directory: Lists contact information and profiles of employees.
• Task Manager: Helps users keep track of their to-do lists and assigned tasks.
• Social Feeds: Integrates social media or internal social network updates.
A custom web part in SharePoint is a modular component that you can create or customize to add specific functionality or content to a SharePoint page. Custom web parts can be developed using code to meet unique business requirements, such as integrating third-party applications, displaying dynamic content, or providing interactive features tailored to your organization’s needs.
A tile in SharePoint is a visual, clickable element used to represent links, documents, or pages in a visually appealing way. Tiles are often used on SharePoint homepages or dashboards to create a more engaging and intuitive user experience, allowing users to quickly access important content through a grid of tiles.
Common third-party tools that can be integrated with an intranet include:
• Microsoft Teams: For chat, video conferencing, and collaboration.
• Slack: For messaging and team communication.
• Google Workspace: For document management, email, and calendar integration.
• Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp, Confluence or Asana: For project management and task tracking.
• Salesforce: For CRM and sales management.
• SurveyMonkey or Typeform: For conducting surveys and collecting feedback.
• Zendesk: For customer support and ticketing.
These tools can help extend the functionality of an intranet by providing integrated workflows, improving communication, and centralizing access to critical business tools.
