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Document management and search are the most valuable features of this solution
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  • "I find the document management and search of SharePoint the most valuable features."
  • "I would like to see SharePoint improve the integration with different systems. I also would like to see more customization."

What is our primary use case?

Our main use case for this solution is to develop custom SharePoint sites. SharePoint is about collaboration to help improve efficiency, collaboration within teams, document management, and search. We have thousands of users in our client organization. We are a Microsoft gold partner.

How has it helped my organization?

SharePoint Designer has made information available centrally 24/7. It brings offline records online. It has made searching easy, without it document search was difficult. Communication between departments has become more effective.

What is most valuable?

I find the document management and search of SharePoint the most valuable features. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see SharePoint improve the integration with different systems. I also would like to see more customization.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using SharePoint Designer for 16 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

SharePoint is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability has certain limitations depending on the number of users and number of records.

How are customer service and support?

The availability and quality of technical support both need improvement.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Earlier, we used Custom.NET applications however, SharePoint is much better.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward and gets simpler with every new version. The set-up takes less than a day, but the project for full implementation takes anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks. 

What about the implementation team?

We used our own consultants to set up SharePoint. You need anywhere from 2 to 5 people and even upwards of 10 depending on the size of the portal to deploy and maintain SharePoint Designer.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Most of the SharePoint implementations are for the cloud which is priced per user per month. There are different plans at different costs that you can choose from.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We reviewed Custom.NET and other PHP based solutions prior to selecting SharePoint.

What other advice do I have?

If you are implementing SharePoint Designer in your organization, I would recommend that you use the best practices given by Microsoft, specifically in implementation.

I would rate SharePoint an 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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    Medical Engineering Consultants at a import and exporter with 51-200 employees
    Consultant
    Top 20
    The solution is user-friendly and makes it easier to share documents, but adding guest users to it is a bit difficult
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product is very user-friendly."
    • "Adding guest users is a bit difficult on SharePoint."

    What is our primary use case?

    I am not a heavy user. I have a team that does it. We use the solution to set up sites within the teams we have. We do it for clients as well.

    How has it helped my organization?

    The product helps us with document control and sharing within the organization. It also helps us with versioning.

    What is most valuable?

    The product makes it easy to share documents. We do not rely on emails anymore. The product is very user-friendly.

    What needs improvement?

    Adding guest users is a bit difficult on SharePoint.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for at least eight years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I never had any issues with the tool’s stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The product has a high scalability. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    The product does not have a technical support team. It’s hard to connect with Microsoft and Google. They will send you to a third party. We have to work with their partners.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Negative

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward. The solution is deployed on the cloud. All the solutions from Google and Microsoft are meant for non-IT personnel.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing is fair. We would always want to negotiate, but the pricing per user is acceptable. We get the whole system.

    What other advice do I have?

    We use Microsoft 365 because it is easy and user-friendly. We don't need to customize it because we use the solution as is. The product works the way we use it. People should not get a solution based on what they see out there. They need to understand their users' needs first, then, based on that, they must select the right system. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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      System administrator at Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
      Real User
      Top 10
      A useful tool known for its sharing capabilities that can be deployed easily 
      Pros and Cons
      • "When you have a group project and you want to share your document with your group members, the solution is very useful."
      • "In the solution, if you have a case of accidental deletion, there's no restoration, which should have been there."

      What is our primary use case?

      When you have a group project and you want to share your document with your group members, the solution is very useful. You can share anywhere but within your organizations.

      What is most valuable?

      The valuable feature of the solution is that it can be shared with your colleagues, and then you can share it with everybody around the globe. You can share as long as you have been authenticated with SharePoint.

      What needs improvement?

      It's a web-based tool that is sufficient enough for me.

      In the solution, if you have a case of accidental deletion, there's no restoration, which should have been there. This can help in restoration in case of accidental deletion happening.

      Pricing and stability could be improved.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using SharePoint Designer for a year and a half. Also, I am using the solution's latest version.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten depending on the internet access.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The solution's scalability is fine. I don't have much confidence in SharePoint. It's easy for me to use.

      There are 360 users of the solution in my organization.

      It is extensively used, but we have no plans to increase its usage.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      I have only used a shared folder.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was not very complex. The setup phase was easy.

      It took half an hour to deploy the tool.

      Regarding the setup phase, it's easy and simple to use. There is nothing much to complain about.

      It is based on one's experience and use cases that one reaches SharePoint. Then, you may want to share it with your colleagues based on the project. If you have a department and you want to share it among your department, you need to identify the use case before you post it with SharePoint. Once you establish the use case as a requirement, then it's easy, and it's like a sharing folder.

      Two people are used for deployment and maintenance. We only have one system administrator and security team to support us on deployment.

      What about the implementation team?

      We used the help of a consultant or integrator to install it and for the briefing on how to use it.

      What was our ROI?

      I have not seen any ROI using the solution.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The entire package is expensive. There is no extra cost in addition to the standard license.

      What other advice do I have?

      The solution's stability has certain shortcomings that need improvement.

      To others, I would like to say that they must know what they want to do before they embark on SharePoint.

      Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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        Office 365 Administrator/IBM Notes Administrator at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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        Is highly stable and the scalability is excellent
        Pros and Cons
        • "The scalability is excellent, and I rate it ten out of ten."
        • "The designer itself could be improved, as it isn't particularly intuitive."

        What is our primary use case?

        We have many use cases, and our intranet is on it.

        What needs improvement?

        The designer itself could be improved, as it isn't particularly intuitive. 

        For how long have I used the solution?

        We've been using the solution for around two years. 

        What do I think about the stability of the solution?

        The solution is highly stable, and I rate it ten out of ten.

        What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

        The scalability is excellent, and I rate it ten out of ten.

        How was the initial setup?

        The deployment was straightforward. 

        What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

        I'm not involved in the pricing, so I can't speak to that.

        What other advice do I have?

        I rate the solution ten out of ten. 

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          Client Support Team at WIT
          Real User
          Top 20
          Useful file sharing collaboration, integrates well, and supportive agents
          Pros and Cons
          • "The most valuable features of SharePoint Designer are integration and collaboration capabilities, such as allowing more than one person to edit a file."
          • "The search function should improve in the solution."

          What is our primary use case?

          We are using SharePoint Designer for file sharing and collaboration.

          The solution can be deployed on-premise and on the cloud.

          What is most valuable?

          The most valuable features of SharePoint Designer are integration and collaboration capabilities, such as allowing more than one person to edit a file.

          What needs improvement?

          The search function should improve in the solution.

          For how long have I used the solution?

          I have been using SharePoint Designer for approximately one year.

          What do I think about the stability of the solution?

          I have never had a problem with the stability.

          I rate the stability of SharePoint Designer a ten out of ten.

          What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

          I rate the scalability of SharePoint Designer a five out of ten.

          How are customer service and support?

          I am extremely satisfied with the assistance I have received. I have some uncertainty regarding SharePoint or, more precisely, Microsoft's collaboration. It is exceptionally remarkable to me, and I am exceedingly content with the support provided.

          I rate the support from SharePoint Designer a ten out of ten.

          How would you rate customer service and support?

          Positive

          Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

          I have prior experience using Box. Microsoft develops SharePoint Designer, and numerous companies rely on Microsoft's solutions. In my opinion, integrating SharePoint with Microsoft 365 makes it highly user-friendly. Due to its widespread adoption by many companies, SharePoint Designer offers a greater range of features and support options. However, I believe that even without an expensive subscription, Microsoft still provides a solid foundation of features. If cost reduction is a priority, I recommend considering SharePoint as a suitable choice.

          How was the initial setup?

          The initial setup is simple.

          I rate the initial setup of SharePoint Designer a ten out of ten.

          What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

          The price is reasonable.

          I rate the price of SharePoint Designer an eight out of ten.

          What other advice do I have?

          I highly recommend SharePoint Designer for those who frequently utilize quick and convenient file-sharing tools and cloud-based licensing tools. Especially if they are already using Microsoft email or other Microsoft services, SharePoint seamlessly integrates with their existing infrastructure. However, if individuals primarily rely on Google apps or related products, I believe there is no obligation for them to adopt SharePoint Designer.

          I rate SharePoint Designer an eight out of ten.

          Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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            Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
            Real User
            Tight integrations with Outlook, MS Teams, and all other collaboration tools
            Pros and Cons
            • "The solution tightly integrates with all other collaboration tools."
            • "The record management and digital signature sides need improvement because we still need to rely on other third-party tools."

            What is our primary use case?

            Our company uses the solution for site creation on the collaboration side. We create sites and integrate collaboration components, layers, and forums. 

            What is most valuable?

            The solution tightly integrates with all other collaboration tools.

            The solution effectively helps with list storage, document storage, and document libraries. 

            Outlook and MS Teams are integrated with the solution and that is very useful for enterprise customers. 

            What needs improvement?

            The record management and digital signature sides need improvement because we still need to rely on other third-party tools. 

            For how long have I used the solution?

            I have been using the solution for five to six years. 

            Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

            We do not use any other solutions. 

            What other advice do I have?

            I rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

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              Senior delivery manager at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
              Real User
              Top 10
              Great tool for internal and external communication
              Pros and Cons
              • "If you're working in a communication channel team, SharePoint Designer is a great solution because it helps to have some customized solutions in terms of communication and to create web experiences for external teams."
              • "SharePoint Designer's integration with Microsoft tools could be improved."

              How has it helped my organization?

              If you're working in a communication channel team, SharePoint Designer is a great solution because it helps to have some customized solutions in terms of communication and to create web experiences for external teams.

              What needs improvement?

              SharePoint Designer's integration with Microsoft tools could be improved.

              For how long have I used the solution?

              I've been using SharePoint Designer for two years. 

              What do I think about the stability of the solution?

              SharePoint Designer's stability is really good.

              What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

              SharePoint Designer is scalable.

              What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

              SharePoint Designer's pricing is okay.

              What other advice do I have?

              I would recommend SharePoint Designer for those building a solution for communication with audiences across the globe because SharePoint Designer will ultimately be a complete one-stop solution for customers. I would give SharePoint Designer a rating of nine out of ten.

              Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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                Principal System Developer at HHRC
                Real User
                Top 5Leaderboard
                A free tool for customizing pages and creating lists and libraries
                Pros and Cons
                • "What I found most valuable in SharePoint Designer is that through it, you can perform a lot of SharePoint functionalities, such as creating SharePoint lists and libraries, as well as customizing pages."
                • "The pain point of SharePoint Designer is sometimes it gives you issues that can be resolved mostly by clearing the cache, but Microsoft should still work on it and make the product more stable. Another issue related to SharePoint Designer is that with the newer SharePoint versions, Microsoft hasn't released a newer version of SharePoint Designer. Instead, Microsoft is recommending that you use the same old SharePoint Designer 2013. If Microsoft updates SharePoint Designer, the product will be more beneficial."

                What is our primary use case?

                Our use case for SharePoint Designer is customizing SharePoint.

                What is most valuable?

                What I found most valuable in SharePoint Designer is that through it, you can perform a lot of SharePoint functionalities, such as creating SharePoint lists and libraries, as well as customizing pages.

                What needs improvement?

                The pain point of SharePoint Designer is sometimes it gives you issues that can be resolved mostly by clearing the cache, but Microsoft should still work on it and make the product more stable.

                Another issue related to SharePoint Designer is that with the newer SharePoint versions, Microsoft hasn't released a newer version of SharePoint Designer. Instead, Microsoft is recommending that you use the same old SharePoint Designer 2013. If Microsoft updates SharePoint Designer, the product will be more beneficial.

                For how long have I used the solution?

                I've been using SharePoint Designer for ten or twelve years now.

                What do I think about the stability of the solution?

                SharePoint Designer is a stable product, and though sometimes it gives you issues, that can be resolved by clearing the cache.

                What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

                SharePoint Designer has very good scalability.

                How are customer service and support?

                We've never contacted technical support for SharePoint Designer. We just searched some online help forums where we get solutions to any product issues.

                Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

                We haven't used a different solution for SharePoint. We've only been using SharePoint Designer.

                How was the initial setup?

                The initial setup for SharePoint Designer requires no effort because it's a client application.

                What about the implementation team?

                We implemented SharePoint Designer in-house. In the beginning, the vendor was involved, but after that, we did it in-house.

                What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

                SharePoint Designer is a free product. It's SharePoint that needs a license, not SharePoint Designer.

                What other advice do I have?

                Five people use SharePoint Designer within my company. Currently, there's no plan to increase the usage of the product.

                One to two people take care of the deployment and maintenance of SharePoint Designer. Managers can use the product, but the technical staff uses it more.

                Based on experience, I would recommend SharePoint Designer to other users because it's a product that's very easy to use, easy to set up, and provides a lot of functionalities in terms of customizing SharePoint.

                My rating for SharePoint Designer is eight out of ten.

                Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

                On-premises
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