Selecting the widgets

A Service Portal implementation is approached slightly differently than other configurations. Building a portal involves more graphic design than a ServiceNow development. So, the first step often involves building wireframe diagrams that provide a mockup of what the site might look like. This generally includes at least two items:

  • Deciding which pages are needed and ensuring you have the right catalog items
  • Deciding which widgets should be on the pages and how they should be laid out
The adage "Paper is cheap" is helpful when building a Service Portal site. Spending time up front to determine what should be built is a good investment.

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