Adobe Express is a free, easy-to-use web-based program from Adobe that provides templates for three different kinds of projects: webpages, graphics, and video presentations. An Adobe Express webpage (called Express Page) is a great way to easily combine photos and text into one single page. Express Pages is collaborative so you can use it for group projects.
Note that you should only use Adobe Express for single pages; don't plan to create elaborate site structures on Express.
Google Sites is a great options for beginners to quickly put together websites with multiple pages and complex menu structure. The only downside is that you don't have full control over the layout and design, as you use templates and pre-built content modules. This site, that you're on right now, is created used Google Sites!
There are many other website platforms, including popular options like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace. All of them require money to remove ads