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SharePoint communication sites deep dive

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SharePoint communication sites deep dive

How to build and operate effective SharePoint communication sites — intranet portals, news hubs, and broadcast pages.

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When to choose a communication site

Not the right choice for:

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Site templates

When creating a communication site, Microsoft offers templates:

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Building a good communication site

A few principles:

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Permissions model

Communication sites typically have:

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Hub integration

Most communication sites are part of a hub site:

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Viva Connections integration

For organisations with Viva Connections enabled, the corporate home site becomes the Connections home experience in Teams. Users see the intranet experience inside Teams, with personalised dashboard cards alongside the…

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