By Elias Corsino · SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Consultant

Custom SharePoint Intranet Development

What is a custom SharePoint intranet? A custom SharePoint intranet is a tailored internal platform built on Microsoft 365 that centralizes documents, news, HR resources, and team collaboration in one place—replacing scattered files and repetitive HR inquiries with a single source of truth.

We design and build custom SharePoint intranets that fit your organization—not generic templates. From architecture to branding, document management, and employee directories, we deliver solutions that drive adoption and productivity.

Why custom over out-of-the-box?

Off-the-shelf intranets often fall short of your workflows and culture. A custom SharePoint intranet aligns with your processes, terminology, and user needs—resulting in higher adoption and fewer support tickets.

What we deliver

Hub site architecture, communication sites, news hubs, document libraries with metadata, employee directory, HR portal features, and seamless integration with Teams, Power Automate, and Power BI.

Implementation timeline

Most projects run 2–5 weeks depending on scope. We start with a consultation to define priorities and provide a tailored quote.

What's included in every project

Every custom SharePoint intranet engagement includes: hub site architecture with up to 3 communication sites, branded homepage with news web part, quick links, and hero sections, global navigation with mega menu, document libraries with metadata columns and views, employee directory connected to Microsoft Entra ID, mobile-responsive design, Teams and Outlook integration, admin training and full documentation, and 30-day post-launch support.

Our 4-phase build process

Phase 1 — Discovery (Week 1)

Stakeholder interviews, content audit, requirements workshop, and technical review of your Microsoft 365 tenant. You leave with a scope document and fixed-price quote.

Phase 2 — Design (Week 2)

Information architecture, wireframes, governance model, and branding applied to your SharePoint environment based on your style guide.

Phase 3 — Build (Weeks 3–4)

Hub site setup, page templates, navigation, web parts, document libraries, workflows, and integrations. Two rounds of feedback and revisions included.

Phase 4 — Launch & Adoption (Week 5)

User acceptance testing, admin training session, launch communication plan, and 30-day hypercare. Most clients go live within 5 weeks.

Investment & pricing

Custom SharePoint intranets start at $4,500 for focused single-site projects. Most mid-market implementations range from $8,000–$18,000 depending on scope, number of sites, workflows, and migrations. All projects are fixed-price—quoted after the initial discovery call.

Custom SharePoint vs. Simpplr, Staffbase, and Viva Connections

Platforms like Simpplr and Staffbase deliver fast time-to-value but carry per-seat SaaS pricing that scales with headcount. Viva Connections is free for M365 subscribers but limited in branding and customization. A custom SharePoint intranet lives in your own tenant—you own the environment, the data, and the roadmap. No per-seat license beyond what you already pay for Microsoft 365.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a custom SharePoint intranet project take?: Most projects deliver in 2–5 weeks. Simple projects (single site, limited customization) take 2 weeks. Complex multi-site hubs with workflows and migrations can take 4–6 weeks. We provide a timeline estimate after the discovery call.
How much does a custom SharePoint intranet cost?: Projects typically start at $4,500 for focused scope and range up to $18,000+ for enterprise-scale implementations. We always provide a fixed-price quote—no hourly billing surprises.
Do we need any additional licenses beyond Microsoft 365?: No. SharePoint Online is included in all Microsoft 365 business and enterprise plans. We work inside your existing tenant. No additional platform fees required.
Can you migrate our existing intranet to SharePoint?: Yes. We migrate from SharePoint on-premises, SharePoint 2013/2016/2019, Confluence, Google Sites, and other legacy intranets. See our SharePoint migration service for details.
What support do you provide after launch?: Every project includes 30 days of post-launch hypercare and full admin documentation. We offer ongoing monthly retainer plans for continued governance, content support, or feature development.

For governance and adoption, see our Microsoft 365 intranet consulting. Before building, consider intranet strategy & planning. Our intranets often include document management and employee portals.

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