TABLE OF CONTENTS



Overview

  • You can create a website to share info with others.
    • Tip: Google Accounts managed by parents can’t use Classic Sites, but are able to see and edit pre-existing sites in new Google Sites. 



Using Google Sites

  • Create a Site.
    • On a computer, open new Google Sites.
    • In the bottom-right, click “Create.”
    • Add content to your site.
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”   
  • Add Content to Your Site.
  • Add new pages.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the right, click “Pages.”
    • Click “New page”
    • Enter the page name.
    • Click “Done.”
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Delete or Duplicate pages.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the right, click “Pages”.
    • On the page you want to duplicate, click More.
    • To copy a page, choose “Duplicate page.”
    • To delete a page, choose “Delete.”
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Organize pages with a Table of Contents.
    • On your computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the top-right, click “Insert.”
    • Next, click “Table of contents.”
    • Important: Make sure your site has titles, headings, and subheadings which will be included in your table of contents. 
    • Publish your site to use the table of contents.
  • Add or edit text.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • On the right, click “Insert.”
    • Next, click “Text box.”
    • In the menu, click the Down arrow.
    • Next, choose the text, heading, or title style you want.
    • Add your text to the box.
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Add images.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • On the right, click “Insert.”
    • Next, click “Images.”
    • Choose where to get your image.
    • Choose an image and click “Open or Select.”
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Add Google files.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the right, click “Insert.”
    • Select the type of file you want to add: e.g. Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, or Charts.
    • Choose a file and click “Insert.”
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Add videos or more.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the right, click “Insert.”
    • Select the type of file you want to add: e.g. YouTube, Calendar, or Map.
    • Choose a video, calendar, or place and choose “Select or Insert.”
    • To publish your changes, at the top-right, click “Publish.”
  • Publish Your Site.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the top, click “Publish.”
    • Enter the web address for your site.
    • Click “Publish.”
    • Optional: Visit your site’s web address to make sure it’s published correctly.
  • Share Your Site.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the top, click “Share.”
    • Next to Published, click “Change.” 
    • Then, choose an option: Anyone on the web or Specific people.
    • To share with specific people, enter the name or email address of the person or Google Group you want to add.
    • Next, click “Can edit.”
    • Next, click “Can view published” and select “Send.”
    • Click “Save” or “Done.”
  • Invite others to edit your site.
    • On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
    • At the top, click “Share.”
    • Under "Invite people," enter the name or email address of the person or Google Group you want to add.
    • Click “Send.” 
    • Next, click “Done.”
  • Delete your site.
    • On a computer, open new Google Sites.
    • On the site you want to delete, click More.
    • Click “Remove.”
    • To permanently delete your site, empty your Google Drive Trash. 
  • Restore your site.
    • Google Sites are saved as files in Google Drive. To restore your site, you'll have to restore it from Google Drive.



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Adapted from Google