To make a website on Google, you can use Google Sites, a free and user- friendly website builder integrated with your Google account. Here's a step- by-step guide:
How to Make a Website on Google Sites
- Access Google Sites
- Go to sites.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
- You can also access Google Sites from the Google Apps menu (the nine-dot grid icon) in other Google services
- Create a New Site
- Click the “+ Blank” button to start a new site from scratch or select a template from the Template Gallery if you want a pre-designed layout.
- Templates are organized by categories like Work, Small Business, Personal, Enterprise, and Education
- Name Your Site and Pages
- Enter a site name and page titles to organize your website.
- You can add new pages by clicking the “Pages” tab and then the “+” button to create additional pages like About, Contact, or Portfolio
- Customize Your Site
- Use the “Themes” tab to select or customize a theme with your preferred colors and fonts.
- Add content using the “Insert” tab where you can drag and drop text boxes, images, buttons, calendars, maps, forms, and embed other Google Drive files.
- Edit text and images directly by clicking on them
- Preview and Collaborate
- Preview your site to see how it looks on different devices.
- You can add collaborators to help edit the site by sharing access
- Publish Your Website
- Click the “Publish” button.
- Choose a web address for your site (it will be under sites.google.com).
- Your site is now live and accessible to anyone with the link
Tips
- Prepare your website design or prototype beforehand to speed up the building process.
- Google Sites automatically ensures your site looks good on all devices.
- No hosting fees are required since Google hosts your site for free
This process allows you to create a functional and visually appealing website quickly, even without prior web development experience
