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Our newest feature shows how your Viva Engage network compares with others
How does your Viva Engage network compare with other organisations? Are the numbers you think look “good” from your communities really “good” compared with other organisations?
The only way to really know is to compare your data with others to see where you’re ahead and where you’re behind.

Premium analytics for Viva Engage without the premium price
We’ll show you how to save up to 95% of the cost of Microsoft’s Advanced Analytics for Viva Engage - and you’ll receive a better product with more features!

The origins of SWOOP Analytics’ 1-2-3 rule for Viva Engage
How do you turn passive observers into active contributors on Enterprise Social Networks?
SWOOP Analytics developed the 1-2-3 rule - a simple but effective way to encourage participation.

Unlocking intranet insights: The power of Members and Guests in SWOOP Analytics for SharePoint intranet
Most intranets have two types of visitors – your direct employees and external partners.
SWOOP Analytics’ new Members and Guests feature allows you to easily distinguish between the internal employees and external collaborators, ensuring you have a complete picture of your intranet’s engagement patterns.

Supercharge Viva Engage with SWOOP Analytics’ Official Keywords feature
We've introduced a new feature which allows you track keywords happening across Viva Engage. SWOOP Analytics' Official Keyword feature shows how frequently specific phrases and keywords are used across all Viva Engage communities.

2 for 1 offer to help you transition from Workplace to Viva Engage
We’re offering access to both SWOOP Analytics for Workplace and SWOOP Analytics for Viva Engage for up to 12 months for the same subscription fee for anyone migrating from Workplace from Meta to Viva Engage.

Is Viva Engage as good as Workplace?
Is Viva Engage as good as Workplace?
It's a question we're regularly asked, and with the news that Workplace is shutting down next year, it’s time to crunch the data and give you an objective answer.
Based on years of real-life data, we show you how Workplace and Viva Engage really stack up against each other.

“We really love Workplace. Where to now?”
Many organisations fell in love with Workplace from Meta and achieved amazing results, but it’s all coming to an end. So where to now?
SWOOP Analytics CEO Cai Kjaer assesses the migration options available, and how they stack up.

View, visit and visitor count in SWOOP Analytics for SharePoint intranet
We’re making changes to the way intranet view, visit and visitor counts are reported to make numbers consistent across all reports in SWOOP Analytics for SharePoint intranet.

The vital role of Internal Communications in aligning people to strategic goals – Part 1
We explore the critical role internal communications play in aligning employees with strategic goals, what happens when you don’t, how to get it right, and how to measure it.

Dr SWOOP, our AI genius, is coming soon to SWOOP Analytics
Introducing Dr SWOOP! This little genius will provide you with instant answers to just about all your questions, and give you proven tips and ideas to boost communication and collaboration across your organisation.

Setting Goals and Measuring Success – A Practical Guide to Viva Engage
Tips to ensure a successful launch of Viva Engage within your organisation.

Predicting posts that are likely to go viral
How would you like to know if a post on Viva Engage or Workplace from Meta is likely to go viral as soon as it’s posted? We've found a formula, based off thousands of interactions, that can help you!

Measuring Employee Communications and Engagement: Why and How
Measuring internal communications is critical to the success of any organisation, but it's not always clear how to do so effectively. We explore the importance of measuring employee communication and engagement, and how it relates to organisational performance.

Predictions about Viva Engage Storylines
Will Viva Engage storylines make it easier for people to post because they do not have to worry about finding a relevant community?
Will Viva Engage storylines be wildly popular, or will storylines be a dud?
SWOOP CEO Cai Kjaer tackles these questions head on and his answers are backed by years of similar data.

Viva Engage, Yammer and Storylines: What it means for SWOOP Analytics
The new Storyline feature for Viva Engage (aka Yammer) is now in public preview. Be assured that SWOOP Analytics is already capturing and reporting on posts made to storylines and communities.
Learn more about how Storylines are reported in SWOOP and our plans for the future.

Why all senior executives have to change the way they communicate and collaborate…and how to do it successfully
The COVID-19 pandemic means how and where work is done has changed forever for office workers. It requires senior executives to acquire new digital collaboration and communication skills to connect with employees.
We walk you through how to acquire these skills and how to measure success.

SWOOP Analytics for M365: Improve collaboration habits for hybrid work
Hybrid work is here, right now. While hybrid work brings substantial benefits for employers and employees alike, it requires strong skills in online collaboration. We must excel at working asynchronously, as it’s unlikely every one will be back in the same room at the same time.
SWOOP for M365 helps you and your organisation develop better digital collaboration habits so you achieve these outcomes and thrive in a hybrid work setting.

Microsoft Teams collaboration is changing organisations from the inside out
Key insights from our 2021 Microsoft Teams Benchmarking Report presented as an infographic.

Improved “Help” feature is coming
We’re making it easier for you to find help within the SWOOP dashboard, delivering the help you need, when you need it.