By Elias Corsino · SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Consultant
Microsoft 365 Intranet Consulting
Microsoft 365 intranet consulting is expert guidance that helps organizations maximize their Microsoft 365 investment—including SharePoint Online, Teams, Viva Connections, and Microsoft Purview. It covers intranet strategy, governance models, adoption planning, and the choice between quick-deploy options like Viva Connections and fully custom SharePoint intranets. The goal is to align your intranet with business objectives while reducing IT burden and improving employee productivity. Engagements range from one-week tenant health audits to multi-month governance and adoption programs.
Get the most from your Microsoft 365 investment. We help with intranet strategy, governance, adoption, and the choice between Viva Connections and custom SharePoint—so your intranet aligns with business goals.
Governance & adoption
We define clear governance models, adoption plans, and training so your teams use the intranet effectively. From site provisioning to content ownership, we set up structure that scales.
Viva Connections vs. custom SharePoint
We help you decide: Viva Connections for a quick Teams-based experience, or a custom SharePoint intranet for full control and branding. Both options are supported—we guide you to the right fit.
When Viva Connections makes sense
Teams-first organizations, quick rollout needs, or when out-of-the-box is sufficient. Viva Connections surfaces SharePoint content in Teams with minimal customization.
When a custom intranet is the right fit
When you need full branding, complex workflows, or integration beyond Teams. Custom SharePoint gives you control over architecture, UX, and features.
Adoption metrics we track
We measure usage, engagement, and support ticket reduction. Our clients typically see 80%+ adoption within 2 months when governance and training are in place. See our case studies for real outcomes.
What our Microsoft 365 consulting covers
We work across the full Microsoft 365 stack: SharePoint Online for intranet and document management, Microsoft Teams governance and app configuration, Power Platform automation with Power Automate and Power Apps, Viva Connections for Teams-based employee experience, Microsoft Entra for identity and access, and Microsoft Purview for compliance and retention. Engagements range from one-week audits to full governance buildouts.
Investment & pricing
Microsoft 365 consulting engagements start at $2,500 for a focused audit and recommendations. Full governance and adoption programs typically range from $5,000–$12,000. All engagements are fixed-scope and fixed-price—agreed upfront after the initial discovery call.
Tenant health & compliance
Before rolling out new intranet features, we assess your Microsoft 365 tenant health: license alignment, security baselines, and configuration drift. We use Microsoft Purview for compliance and retention—configuring retention labels, eDiscovery holds, and DLP policies when required. For organizations in regulated industries, we help map SharePoint and Teams usage to audit requirements and document governance controls. A tenant health assessment typically takes 1–2 weeks and surfaces risks before they impact adoption or compliance.
Migration planning
If you are migrating from SharePoint on-premises, file shares, or another platform, we plan the move before execution. We assess content volume, identify orphaned or duplicate content, and define a metadata schema that survives the migration. Migration planning engagements run 2–4 weeks and produce a phased rollout plan with clear ownership and rollback options. We recommend completing governance and adoption planning before content migration—organizations that migrate first and govern later often struggle with user confidence and search quality.
Ready to get more from your Microsoft 365 investment? Our consulting engagements start with a structured discovery call to understand your current environment, governance gaps, and adoption blockers. We then deliver a fixed-scope, fixed-price plan — whether that is a focused Teams governance review, a full Viva Connections rollout, or a Power Platform integration. Every engagement includes documentation your IT team can maintain long after the project closes. Book a free discovery call to discuss your Microsoft 365 roadmap and get a clear next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between Viva Connections and a custom SharePoint intranet?
- Viva Connections surfaces SharePoint sites in Teams with a curated experience—quick to deploy, Teams-centric. A custom intranet is built from scratch with full control over branding, architecture, and features. We help you choose based on your needs.
- How do you measure intranet adoption?
- We track active users, page views, and time on site. We also monitor support ticket volume and HR inquiry reduction. Most clients see 80%+ adoption within 2 months with proper training.
- Do we need additional Microsoft 365 licenses?
- Usually no. SharePoint and Teams are included in most M365 plans. Viva Connections requires a Viva license. We assess your current licenses during the consultation.
- How long does a Microsoft 365 consulting engagement take?
- A focused audit and recommendations engagement takes 2 weeks. Full governance buildout, Teams setup, and adoption programs typically run 4–8 weeks depending on organization size and scope.
- Do you offer ongoing Microsoft 365 support after the project?
- Yes. We offer monthly retainer plans for SharePoint administration, Power Automate flow maintenance, governance updates, and ongoing adoption support.
For custom build, see SharePoint intranet development. We also offer intranet strategy and migration.