🔹 1. Introduction to Google Sites

• What is Google Sites?

• Key features and benefits of using Google Sites for website creation

• Google Sites vs other website builders (Wix, WordPress, Squarespace)

• Use cases for Google Sites (personal websites, school projects, business landing pages, etc.)

• Integration with Google Workspace tools (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Calendar, etc.)

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🔹 2. Getting Started with Google Sites

• Signing up and accessing Google Sites (using Google account)

• Exploring the Google Sites interface: Site templates, menus, and pages

• Creating a new website from scratch or using a template

• Setting up the basic structure and layout of a website

• Overview of Google Sites themes and design options

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🔹 3. Creating Pages and Organizing Content

• How to add pages to your website (home page, about, contact, blog, etc.)

• Creating sub-pages and organizing site structure for easy navigation

• Customizing page layout and content blocks (text, images, videos, etc.)

• Editing and rearranging page content with drag-and-drop functionality

• Using sections, columns, and containers for better content presentation

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🔹 4. Customizing the Website Design

• Choosing and applying themes to your Google Site

• Customizing header and footer design

• Changing fonts, colors, and background images

• Customizing the navigation bar (horizontal vs. vertical)

• Adding a logo or custom branding to the site

• Applying custom CSS (limited options for advanced customization)

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🔹 5. Embedding Content in Google Sites

• Adding text, images, and links to pages

• Embedding Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other files directly into the website

• Embedding YouTube videos, Google Maps, and other third-party media

• Using Google Calendar to display events on your site

• Adding contact forms, surveys, and polls using Google Forms

• Embedding HTML code for advanced customization

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🔹 6. Collaboration and Sharing

• Inviting others to collaborate on a website (edit or view permissions)

• Managing permissions for collaborators (viewing, editing, and publishing access)

• Real-time collaboration and site editing with multiple users

• How to share a Google Site for public access or specific audiences

• Using Google Sites as a tool for team collaboration (internal intranet websites)

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🔹 7. Google Sites and SEO

• Basic SEO practices for Google Sites (adding meta descriptions, titles, and keywords)

• Creating SEO-friendly URLs for pages

• Adding alt text to images for better search engine indexing

• Setting up Google Search Console and Google Analytics to track site performance

• How to optimize content for search engines

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🔹 8. Publishing and Managing the Website

• Previewing your site before publishing

• Setting up the website URL (using Google Sites default URL or custom domain)

• How to publish the site for public access

• Making updates to your site after publishing

• Managing published versions and rolling back to previous versions

• Setting up permissions for website visitors (who can view the site)

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🔹 9. Google Sites Mobile Optimization

• How to create a mobile-friendly website with Google Sites

• Understanding how Google Sites automatically adjusts content for mobile devices

• Previewing your website on mobile screens before publishing

• Mobile editing features for on-the-go updates and changes

• Best practices for designing mobile-friendly websites

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🔹 10. Using Google Sites for Different Purposes

• Personal Websites:

o Creating a portfolio or personal blog

o Building a resume or CV website

o Sharing personal projects or hobby websites

• Business Websites:

o Creating a simple business landing page or informational site

o Using Google Sites for small business or product promotion

o Setting up a basic company intranet or employee portal

• Educational Websites:

o Building class websites, school project sites, or course materials

o Using Google Sites for collaborative student work and group projects

o Creating a knowledge base or resource hub for students or teachers

• Event Websites:

o Setting up event websites for conferences, weddings, and meetings

o Adding event schedules, registration forms, and location maps

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🔹 11. Google Sites Analytics and Tracking

• Integrating Google Analytics to track website traffic and performance

• Using built-in Google Sites statistics to monitor page views and activity

• Setting up conversion goals and events using Google Analytics

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🔹 12. Google Sites for Custom Domain Integration

• Setting up a custom domain for your Google Site (connecting with third-party domain providers)

• Managing DNS settings for custom domain linkage

• How to use Google Domains to purchase and link a custom domain to Google Sites

• Ensuring your site is accessible via both the default and custom URL

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🔹 13. Security and Privacy Settings

• Google Sites privacy options: Public vs. private websites

• Managing who can view or edit the website (inviting specific users or making it public)

• Protecting sensitive data on a Google Site with access controls

• Google Sites’ built-in security features (SSL encryption, two-factor authentication)

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🔹 14. Managing Website Versions

• Understanding version history and the ability to revert to previous versions

• Collaborators and their version access rights

• Using the version history feature to track edits and changes made to the site

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🔹 15. Best Practices for Using Google Sites

• Tips for creating a simple, user-friendly design

• Creating a clean, organized navigation structure for easy site exploration

• Optimizing images and media for fast page loading times

• Consistently updating the site’s content and ensuring it stays relevant

• Creating visually appealing layouts with Google Sites’ drag-and-drop tools

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🔹 16. Google Sites vs Other Website Builders

• Advantages and limitations of Google Sites compared to Wix, WordPress, and Squarespace

• Pricing comparison: Free vs premium plans for advanced features

• When Google Sites is the best tool for the job and when to choose other platforms

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🔹 17. Google Sites Mobile App Features

• Managing and editing your Google Sites website on mobile devices

• Mobile app functionality and limitations for website management

• Creating and updating content on Google Sites using the mobile app

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🔹 18. Troubleshooting Common Google Sites Issues

• Common issues faced by users when creating or managing Google Sites (publishing problems, permissions, layout bugs)

• How to resolve layout or content display issues on different devices

• Google Sites help resources (community forums, Google support)

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