Create your first site with Google Sites (2024)

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Create your first site with Google Sites (1)

Create your first site with Google Sites (2)On this page

  • Create a site
  • Add and organize pages in your site
  • Add text and images to a page
  • Change how yoursite looks
  • Preview your site
  • Let people review your site


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Create a site

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When you create a new site, it's added to Drive, just like other Drive files. Sites automatically saves every change you make, but your site isn’t public until you publish it.

Create and name your site

The name you create here is the document name that appears in Google Drive. The document name is only visible to you.

  1. Choose an option:

    • From the Sites homepage, at the top, clickBlank, or to choose a template, clickTemplate gallery and select a template.
    • From Google Drive, clickNew Create your first site with Google Sites (5)MoreCreate your first site with Google Sites (6)Google Sites.
  2. At the top left, enter a document name foryour site and press Enter.

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Add a site title

The site title appears in the header and in the web or mobile window title bar after you publish the site. You need to have 2 or more pages in your website for your site title to appear.

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. In the top left, click Enter site name.
  3. Enter the name of your site.
  4. Press Enter or Return.
Create your first site with Google Sites (8)

Create your first site with Google Sites (9) Site document name

Create your first site with Google Sites (10) Site title

Create your first site with Google Sites (11) Page title

Learn more at the Google Sites Help Center

Add and organize pages in your site

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Add a page

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the right, click Pages.
  3. At the bottom right, hover overAddCreate your first site with Google Sites (13).
  4. Click NewpageCreate your first site with Google Sites (14).
  5. Enter the page name.
  6. Click Done.
  7. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

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Move a page

You can move a page under another page to create a subpage.

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the right, click Pages.
  3. Drag the page where you want to move it.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

Create a new subpage

To create a new subpage, click Pages.Then, choose a page and click MoreCreate your first site with Google Sites (16)Create your first site with Google Sites (17)Addsubpage.

Tip: You can create up to 5 levels of sub pages.

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Copy or delete a page

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the right, click Pages.
  3. On the page you want to duplicate or delete, click MoreCreate your first site with Google Sites (19).
    • To copy a page, choose Duplicate page.
    • To delete a page, choose Delete.
      • Tip: You can recover deleted pages by restoringto a previous version.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

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Learn more at the Google Sites Help Center

Add text and images to pages

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Add text or headings

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. On the right, click Insert Create your first site with Google Sites (22) Text box.
  3. In the menu, click the Down arrow Create your first site with Google Sites (23)Create your first site with Google Sites (24)choose the text, heading, or title style you want.
  4. Add your text to the box.
  5. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

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You can also add a banner to your site. Learn how at the Google Sites Help Center.

Add an image

You can add images in .png, .jpg, or .gif format. Follow the image usage guidelines.

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. On the right, click Insert Create your first site with Google Sites (26) Images.
  3. Choose where to get your image.
  4. Choose an image and click Open orSelect.
  5. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

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Add a section layout

  1. On your computer, go to a site in new Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsert.
  3. Under "Content Blocks," drag the layout you want to your page.
  4. Add text, images, docs, or videos.
  5. At the top right, clickPublish.

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Continue designing your page

You can add many more elements to a page In Google Sites, such as:

  • Collapsible text
  • Buttons
  • Search bar
  • Image carousel
  • Social media links
  • And much more!

Learn how at the Google Sites Help Center

Change how your site looks

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Add a pre-made theme

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. At the right, clickThemes.
  3. Under "Created by Google," select a pre-made theme.

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Add a custom theme

  1. On a computer, open a site in Google SitesCreate your first site with Google Sites (31).
  2. On the right panel, clickThemes.
  3. Under "Custom," select Create themeCreate your first site with Google Sites (32).
  4. Enter a name for your theme.
  5. SelectNext.
    • You can also add a logo and banner image.
  6. Select a color paletteCreate your first site with Google Sites (33)Next.
    • To choose specific colors for different parts of your site, selectCustomize colors.
  7. Choose your fonts.
  8. SelectCreate theme.
    • In the right panel, you can continue to customize your theme.

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Import a theme from another site

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the right, click Themes.
  3. Under "Custom," select Import themeCreate your first site with Google Sites (35).
  4. Select any siteCreate your first site with Google Sites (36)Select atheme.
  5. Click Import theme.

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Learn more at the Google Sites Help Center

Preview your site

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  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the top, click Preview Create your first site with Google Sites (39).
  3. At the bottom right, choose a layout option.
  4. To exit, at the bottom right, click ExitCreate your first site with Google Sites (40).

Let people review your site

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Before publishing your site, you can let people review and edit your site.

Important: If you use a Google Account through work or school, your admin may limit your ability to add an editor.

  1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
  2. At the top, click Share Create your first site with Google Sites (42).
  3. Under Share with people and groups, enter an email address.
  4. Click Editor.
    • Editors with a non-Google account can view a draft of your site, but cannot edit it.
    • To view a draft, an Editor with a non-Google account must enter a verification code. You receive an email with this code when you’re invited to be an editor.
    • Editors with a Google account can view and edit your site without a verification code.
  5. Click Done.

Learn more at the Google Sites Help Center

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FAQs

How do I create my first Google site? ›

Create & name a Google site
  1. On a computer, open new Google Sites.
  2. At the top, under "Start a new site," select a template.
  3. At the top left, enter the name of your site and press Enter.
  4. Add content to your site.
  5. At the top right, click Publish.

Does Google Sites actually make a website? ›

Google Sites is a basic website builder with limited features and design options.

How many sites can be created in Google Sites? ›

Create a new Google Account and create more sites and invite your original account as owner. If you will continually need to make lots of sites you should use Google Workspace as Google Workspace does not limit the number of sites you can create.

Does Google Sites give you a free domain? ›

Technically you get a free domain, but it is only a subdirectory of sites.google.com.

What are Google Sites used for? ›

Google Sites is Google's content management system (CMS) where you can create a website for free. You can use your own domain and customize your template with copy, images, fonts, headers, footers, and menus.

How do I get my website on Google first page for free? ›

  1. Make sure your page aligns with search intent. Google wants to rank the type of pages that searchers are looking for. ...
  2. Make sure your page covers the topic in full. ...
  3. Make sure your page is optimized for on-page SEO. ...
  4. Make sure your page is internally linked. ...
  5. Make sure you have enough backlinks.
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What are the disadvantages of using Google Sites? ›

Limited customization:

While Google Site is easy to use, it also has limited customization options. Users can choose from a range of templates, but they cannot modify the layout or design of the website beyond what is offered in the template.

Does Google Sites count as a website? ›

Yes! Google Sites are free to build with a Google account. Apart from the option to purchase a custom domain, there are no additional fees to host and maintain a Google Sites website.

Are Google Sites going away? ›

Please provide a link to your source. No, GOOGLE SITES is NOT shutting down. What they are closing down are all sites made with Google Business Profiles.

How much does it cost to make a website on Google Sites? ›

Google Sites are free to build, host, and maintain with a Google or Gmail account. There are no web hosting fees.

How to make a Google Site look good? ›

Use custom themes
  1. Create and apply different backgrounds and text colours throughout your site.
  2. Set default text styles.
  3. Add brand images or favicons.
  4. Customise other site properties such as: Buttons. ...
  5. Change the site width.
  6. Change the colour of your menu text and background.

What are the limits of Google Sites? ›

Personal Google Account storage limits
Sites per day10 sites every 5 days
Storage per site100 MB Items added as an attachment or stored in the site (in the file cabinet) count against your quota.
Page limitUnlimited (Recommend no more than 2,000 for performance)
Maximum attachment size50 MB
Sites and storage per domainN/A

Are Google Sites better than Wix? ›

Google Sites (Overall Grade: 5.6/10)

While it lacks the advanced design and ecommerce features of Wix, Google Sites offers a user-friendly experience and is a good option for those who prioritize simplicity and integration with Google Workspace.

Can you make money with Google Sites? ›

Google AdSense provides a way for publishers to earn money from their online content. AdSense works by matching ads to your site based on your content and visitors. The ads are created and paid for by advertisers who want to promote their products.

Can you sell on Google Sites? ›

In addition, Google Sites ecommerce allows you to sell everywhere- on websites, social media, mobile phones, and on marketplaces like Amazon and Google Shopping. Even more interesting is how you can also extend the integration of your Google Site with Ecwid to social networks such as Facebook and Instagram.

How do I make Google my first page? ›

  1. In the upper right corner of your browser, select More Settings.
  2. Under "Set your homepage," click the Down arrow A specific page or pages. If you have a current homepage: Next to the URL, click X.
  3. Click *Enter a URL*. Then, type: www.google.com .

How do I make Google my primary website? ›

  1. In the menu bar on the top of your browser, click Tools.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. Click the General tab.
  4. Under "Home page," enter: www.google.com .
  5. Click OK.
  6. Restart your browser.

How do I make my Google site appear in Google search? ›

Here are the main ways to help Google find your pages:
  1. Submit a sitemap. ...
  2. Make sure that people know about your site. ...
  3. Provide comprehensive link navigation within your site. ...
  4. Submit an indexing request for your homepage. ...
  5. Sites that use URL parameters rather than URL paths or page names can be harder to crawl.

How do I become the owner of a Google site? ›

Transfer ownership of a site
  1. Open the site.
  2. At the top, click Settings. ...
  3. Under Invite people, enter the new owner's email address.
  4. Next to the address, click the Down arrow. ...
  5. Make sure the Notify people box is checked. ...
  6. (Optional) To send a personal note to the new owner, click Add message.
  7. Click Send.

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