Creating a website can take up as much time as you will allow it; it will fill any available minute -- unless you have a game plan. If all you need is a simple website, Google Sites (already available in your Google Workspace environment) can fit the bill. This week, we will look at the ingredients you need to cook up your website in Google Sites.
Ingredients for a simple Google Site:
1 domain to publish your website on
1 Google Workspace account to access the Google Sites builder
5-6 pages worth of textual content*
*The number and nature of pages depend on what you want on your site, but generally speaking, don't have more than 6 top-level navigation items if you can help it.Enough pictures to make each page interesting
1 Google Form for contacting you
1 Terms of Use document
1 Privacy Policy document
1 Disclaimer document
1 choice of Theme (a set of fonts, style, and an accent color for a cohesive look and feel)
Optional:
1-2 other complementary colors to your main accent color
1 logo
1 header image
1 blog or YouTube channel or other social media
1 direct booking URL
1 newsletter signup and email tool (usually outside of website)
1 Google Analytics account
Tips for end-users and small businesses:
💎 Before starting, have clarity about:
Who is your audience?
On what device(s) do you think they will access your website?
What do you want them to do on your site?
What information will they need to access?
What information is first priority and what's secondary? This will help you with the page hierarchy.
Tips for mid-size companies and large enterprises:
💎 Google Sites are perfect for internal use for teams or projects. They allow your users to collect and display information in a more visual and accessible way. With the ease of use of Google Sites, your users won't need to have any experience in website development; they won't even have to write a single line of code.
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