Thursday 1 March 2012

How to Create a Website Using Google Sites

How to Create a Website Using Google Sites
Create a wonderful, yet simple site with the powerful Google Sites application. This tool is provided freely from Google and helps users create powerful sites that center around their content. You can upload images and change the theme till you feel it fits your personality.

Steps

1. Open your web browser.


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2. Go to the Google Sites Homepage.

  1. Please take the time to create and verify an account in order to continue with this How-to.
    Please take the time to create and verify an account in order to continue with this How-to.

3. Sign in or sign up.
  • If you already have a Google Account, please enter it into the Sign In area.
  • If you do not have a Google Account to sign in with, please click the Sign Up for Sites link under the Sign In area.

  1. Click this to proceed.
    Click this to proceed.


4. Click the Create Site button.
Now you will be asked to fill out a series of boxes, most of which are highly important to your site.
  • Site Name
    Site Name
    The first input asks for a site name. It is best to choose something unique. This will help to keep your site easily distinguishable from others by any closer name.
  • A Helpful description of your site.
    A Helpful description of your site.
    The second input asks for a site description. This is just a simple sentence. It may be good to specify that you are a blogger, a group, or a church. This will again set your site apart from others like it.
  • The rest of these inputs are up to you. You should be able to determine if your site should be mature, or the theme, or if it should be public.
  • From this point on, what you do is entirely up to you, whether you type information on your homepage, or maybe you add more pages, the choice is yours. Enjoy!
  • Here is an example created in just under 10 minutes.




Tips

  • *The site is simple to enhance. If you have used a text editor similar to Microsoft Word, or Open Office, then it won't be any different.
  • It helps to have already signed up for a Google Account.
  • Keep information up to date.
  • Experiment with designs to find one that works.

Warnings
  • Remember to check this if you have inappropriate content present on your site.
    Remember to check this if you have inappropriate content present on your site.
    It is important to remember that if your site hosts inappropriate content, check the box to say this otherwise Google may be allowed to sue if his conduct is reported.



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