How To Build a Website with Google Sites

Information is the new currency of the 21st Century. Just about every scrap of data is on the web one way or the other. But, not all internet sites are commercial in nature. More and more families and clubs are building small compact specialty sites. At the end of this article you will be able to create your own free website using Google Sites .

Let's begin by logging into your own Google account. Or, this is how to create a Google account if you don't have one already.

On the top menu select MORE, then select SITES. You will have to fill in the usual information to register. There will be the obligatory confirmation email sent your way as well. Go ahead and read then check the boxes to accept Google Sites terms of service. You are now ready to create your Google Site.

Tip: Google is very particular about their TOS. Violation will get your site shut down.

To create your homepage you need to pick a general theme and select all the appropriate options.

Add your content using the built in editor. You can use it as a WYSIWYG (RTF) editor or you can use it as a direct HTML editor.

Continue adding pages by selecting "create new page". Add your own content the same way you did above. Pages will fall into a natural heirearchy as each is the child of the one "above" it.

Finally, don't forget to save your page by selecting "save". If you close out with unsaved changes they are lost forever.

That's all there is to it. Your new site is up and on it's way. Enjoy your spot on the web and thanks for reading.

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