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If SharePoint feels messy, slow, or unpredictable — that’s not a “you” problem. It’s usually a structure problem.
Simply SharePoint is a practical knowledge base for governance, information architecture, metadata, and Copilot readiness — based on what actually happens inside real organisations (not theory and not demos).
Use this page to choose the fastest path depending on what you’re trying to fix.
What This Site Helps You Do
Most SharePoint “problems” aren’t technical — they’re design problems. The tools are powerful, but without structure and ownership, chaos wins.
- Fix messy document libraries (without rebuilding everything)
- Replace folder chaos with a clean metadata model
- Get governance in place so the mess doesn’t come back
- Prepare for Copilot safely (permissions, content quality, findability)
- Build SharePoint that makes sense for humans first
Who This Is For
I build this for people responsible for how SharePoint works in the real world — not just how it looks in a demo.
- SharePoint owners, admins, and internal champions
- Microsoft 365 professionals and consultants
- Comms, HR, and project teams managing shared content
- Anyone trying to get Copilot-ready without taking risks
The Core Idea That Makes Microsoft 365 Easier
Microsoft 365 works when each tool has a clear job — and SharePoint has a clear structure. When everything becomes “a file somewhere”, you get duplication, broken permissions, and content nobody can find.
- OneDrive → personal work and drafts
- Teams → collaboration and conversation (with files living in SharePoint)
- SharePoint → shared content, structure, and long-term storage
This is the foundation behind the knowledge base, the workflow cards, and everything I publish.
Choose Your Fastest Path
1) I want answers (and best practice)
Start with the free Knowledge Base. It’s built to help you understand the “why”, fix the root cause, and avoid quick fixes that create more mess.
Go to the Knowledge Base →2) I need to do a task right now
Use Workflow Cards for step-by-step instructions you can follow while you work — sharing, permissions, metadata, Teams/SharePoint workflows, and Copilot-safe habits.
Browse Workflow Cards →3) I want a structured journey
Learning Pathways bundle related cards into a guided sequence. Ideal for team training, onboarding, or building confidence in a full topic area.
Explore Learning Pathways →Why Copilot Changes Everything
Copilot doesn’t fix messy systems — it relies on them. If your permissions are inconsistent, your metadata is missing, and your content is duplicated, Copilot will serve up the same chaos… faster.
Copilot readiness is not a licensing decision. It’s a structure decision:
- Clear ownership of sites and libraries
- Findable content (metadata + sensible structure)
- Clean permissions and sharing practices
- Governance that actually gets enforced
This is the lens I use for everything I publish here.
Supporting Resources (Optional)
If you want structured resources for your team or a deeper guided experience, I’ve packaged selected content in the shop. Keep it simple: the free knowledge base is always the best place to start.
Workflow Cards + Learning Pathways live in the shop too — they’re the “do it” layer to the Knowledge Base “understand it” layer.
The Simply SharePoint Podcast
This is where I go deeper: governance lessons, real-world SharePoint stories, Copilot readiness, and the stuff nobody warns you about until it’s too late.
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If You’re Still Not Sure Where to Begin…
- Start with the big picture → Knowledge Base
- Need steps right now → Workflow Cards
- Want a guided sequence → Learning Pathways
- Want to know who I am → About Me
