Pait Group Blog

Quick Tip: Fixing a Modern Site that Won’t Load

Recently, I had a client with an odd problem: one of their modern sites just wouldn’t load. It kept throwing a 404 error every time they tried navigating to the site. The link in the navigation was correct. The site existed; I could see it in the SharePoint Online Admin Center. But for some reason, the site refused to open and kept showing a 404 error every time anyone tried to access it.

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Creating an Organization Asset Library

Modern SharePoint pages make adding images about as easy as it could be. You can drag and drop an image from your desktop right onto a SharePoint page. You can add an Image web part and browse your site for an existing image. Haven’t uploaded the image yet? You can do that too from the image picker. What’s more, there is a robust stock image library that Microsoft has provided. Still can’t find what you’re after? Do a web search and use an image from a website (only licensed images, of course!).  

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What is the Next Step? Have a Plan!

Business is a dynamic thing; we work in our business world for years, and something will come up and we will think, "well, we knew it would happen one day..." Yet we still don't have a solid plan for what to do. People leave, and suddenly we must scramble to adapt. Promotions, department moves, all normal things that happen in an organization that somehow catch us by surprise.

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Unlock the Power of Microsoft Compliance Center

A Deep Dive into Sensitivity and Retention

In today's digital age, organizations must prioritize data protection and governance more than ever. With the increasing number of cyber threats and stringent data protection regulations, businesses must ensure that their data is secure, compliant, and retained as needed. Microsoft 365 offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help businesses achieve these goals, and the Microsoft Compliance Center is at the heart of this effort. Let’s delve into the essential features of the Microsoft Compliance Center, with a focus on sensitivity and retention.

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Eight Tips for Effective Communication in the Workplace

Alright y’all, let's talk about something we all deal with every day - communication in the workplace. Whether it's chatting with our colleagues, discussing project details with our boss, or delivering a presentation to the whole team, effective communication is the key to success. So, let's dive into some tips to make your workplace communication smooooooth!

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Cascading Dropdowns in Power Apps – An Update

A common request in Power Apps is the ability to do Cascading Dropdowns. We’ve posted about this before, but it’s always worth a re-visit since there’s different ways to achieve this. Today, I’m going to show you how to create cascading dropdowns in a Power App from an existing SharePoint list. Let’s dive in. 

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