Dynamic content without programming
How the Widget Builder extends your Staffbase intranet
When standard functions are no longer sufficient
Staffbase offers a solid basis for internal communication. However, in practice, many companies reach their limits: Individual requirements such as location-based information, dynamic data sources or personalised content are often difficult to implement with on-board tools.
The result: either you do without important features - or each extension becomes an independent IT project with long lead times.
What are companies worried about?
In conversations with customers, the same challenges come up time and again:
- Limited flexibility: Standard widgets do not cover all use cases. Individual requirements fall by the wayside.
- Long implementation times: Even small adjustments require IT resources, coordination and waiting times.
- Distributed data sources: It is difficult to bundle information from Microsoft 365, SharePoint or external systems in a meaningful way on the intranet.
- Low personalisation: Without targeted playout, all employees see the same content - regardless of location, role or department.
The result: the intranet falls short of its potential.
The solution: Widget Builder for Staffbase from JASP
The Widget Builder for Staffbase closes precisely this gap. It makes it possible to create dynamic widgets and integrate them into the Staffbase intranet - without individual development projects Overview.txt.
The principle:
Widgets are configured via a web-based interface. Editors define content, layout and target groups. Integration into Staffbase takes place via the layout editor - fast, maintainable and without programming knowledge.
Practical example: Location-based information
A company with several locations would like to display public transport timetables, canteen plans and local news in a targeted manner. With the Widget Builder, this content is configured once and automatically displayed depending on the user location.
Other proven application scenarios:
- Anniversaries and birthdays from HR systems
- Dynamic news teasers with personalisation
- Countdowns for campaigns or events
- InfoWidgets with real-time data
Technical background - simply explained
The Widget Builder is specially developed for Staffbase environments and integrates seamlessly into existing architectures Overview.txt.
Data sources:
Content can come from different systems - for example from Microsoft 365, SharePoint or other company sources via configured interfaces Overview.txt. The Widget Builder presents this information in a structured and user-friendly way.
Role allocation:
- IT: Initial setup, authorisations, security and governance
- Editorial office: Configuration of widgets, maintenance of content, continuous updating
Authorisations and security mechanisms follow the existing Microsoft365 and Staffbase concepts.
Concrete added value in everyday life
For editorial offices:
- More creative freedom without technical hurdles
- Faster realisation of new ideas
- Independent maintenance and updating
For IT:
- No individual developments for each use case
- Clean, maintainable integration
- Clear separation of technology and content
For employees:
- Relevant, personalised information
- Better user experience on the intranet
- Greater acceptance of the platform
Conclusion
The Widget Builder for Staffbase shows that intranet extensions do not have to be a classic IT project. JASP combines many years of expertise in Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Staffbase with a product that works in everyday life.
The result: an intranet that grows with the requirements - without increasing in complexity.
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