How do you tell if a SharePoint site is a team or communication site?

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How do you tell if a SharePoint site is a team or communication site?

Here’s a way to think about the difference between a team site and a communication site. A team site is where the sausage is made – it’s behind the counter and typically private. A communication site is where the sausage is sold – where it’s visible to all our “customers” and where they come to buy our sausage.

What is publishing site in SharePoint?

A SharePoint publishing site is a classic site that’s built using a publishing site template. It’s a site where authoring and publishing are more structured and where content management processes are enforced. Publishing sites have typically been used to create enterprise intranets and communication portals.

When should you use a hub site?

SharePoint hub sites help you meet the needs of your organization by connecting and organizing sites based on project, department, division, region, etc. making it easier to: Discover related content such as news and other site activities. Apply common navigation, branding, and site structure across associated sites.

What is the difference between team site and communication site?

Here’s a way to think about the difference between a Team Site and a Communication Site. A Team Site is where the sausage is made—it’s behind the counter and typically private. A Communication Site is where the sausage is sold—where it’s visible to all our “customers” and where they come to buy our sausage.

How do I publish a new SharePoint site?

Activate publishing from the start page

  1. From the start page, click Settings. and then click Site settings.
  2. On the Site Settings page under Site Collection Administration, select Site collection features.
  3. On the Site Collection Features page, scroll down to SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure and select Activate.

What is a communication site in SharePoint?

A SharePoint communication site is a great place to broadcast information to others. Share news, reports, status updates, and more in a visually appealing format. Use communication sites to engage and inform broad audiences. Create portals, department, or project-specific sites.