Google Sites
To build a Google site, you can follow these steps:
Go to the Google Sites website.
Click "Create a new site."
Choose a template for your site.
Enter a name for your site and click "Create."
Add content to your site by clicking "Add content." You can add text, images, videos, and more.
When you're finished adding content, click "Publish."
Your site will now be live and accessible to anyone with the link.
Here are some additional tips for building a Google site:
Use a template that fits your needs. There are many different templates to choose from, so you're sure to find one that fits your style and purpose.
Add images and videos to your site. This will make your site more visually appealing and help to engage your visitors.
Use keywords throughout your site. This will help people find your site when they're searching for information online.
Promote your site. Share it on social media and other online platforms so that people can find it.
Building a Google site is a great way to create a website without any coding or design experience. With a little bit of effort, you can create a site that is both informative and visually appealing.
Adding Images/Video
Here are the steps on how to add images and video to a Google site:
Go to the Google Sites website.
Click on the page you want to add the image or video to.
At the top, click on "Insert" and then select "Image" or "Video".
You can either upload an image or video from your computer or select one from Google Drive.
Once you have chosen the image or video, click on "Insert".
The image or video will be added to your site.
Here are some additional tips on how to add images and video to a Google site:
You can add multiple images and videos to a site.
You can resize and crop images and videos.
You can add captions to images and videos.
You can embed videos from YouTube and other websites.
Adding images and videos to a Google site is a great way to make your site more visually appealing and engaging.
Resizing and Cropping Images
To resize an image on Google Sites, you can follow these steps:
Select the image you want to resize.
Drag the corners or sides of the image to resize it.
Hold down the Shift key while dragging to keep the aspect ratio of the image.
To crop an image on Google Sites, you can follow these steps:
Select the image you want to crop.
Click the Crop button.
Drag the corners or sides of the frame to crop the image.
Click Done.
Here are some additional tips for resizing and cropping images on Google Sites:
You can resize and crop images before or after you insert them into your site.
You can resize and crop images to fit any size or aspect ratio.
You can resize and crop multiple images at the same time.
You can undo any changes you make to an image.
Resizing and cropping images is a great way to make your site more visually appealing and engaging.
Embedding Content
Embedding allows you to add content from other websites into your Google Site. This can be helpful for adding videos, maps, or other resources to your site. To embed something, you will need to find the embed code for the content you want to add. You can usually find this code on the website where the content is located. Once you have the embed code, you can follow these steps to embed it in your Google Site:
Go to the Google Site where you want to embed the content.
Click on the "Insert" menu.
Select "Embed".
Paste the embed code into the box.
Click "Insert".
The content will now be embedded in your Google Site.
Here are some additional tips for embedding content in Google Sites:
You can embed content from a variety of websites, including YouTube, Google Maps, and Flickr.
You can embed content into any page in your Google Site.
You can resize and crop embedded content.
You can add captions to embedded content.
You can embed interactive content, such as games and surveys.
Embedding content in Google Sites is a great way to make your site more visually appealing and engaging.
Adding Captions to Images
Here's how to caption an image in Google Sites:
Go to the image you want to caption.
Click the "Add caption" button.
Type your caption in the text box.
Click the "OK" button.
The caption will be added to the image.
Here are some additional tips for captioning images in Google Sites:
You can add captions to any image on your site.
You can resize and crop captions.
You can add links to captions.
You can use different fonts and colors for captions.
Adding captions to images is a great way to make your site more accessible and engaging.
Adding Links
To add a link to a Google Site, you can follow these steps:
Select the text or image you want to link to.
Click the "Link" button in the toolbar.
Enter the URL of the page you want to link to, or select a page on your site.
Click "Insert".
The text or image will now be linked to the page you specified.
Here are some additional tips for adding links to Google Sites:
You can add links to any text or image on your site.
You can use different fonts and colors for links.
You can add hover effects to links.
You can use links to create navigation menus.
Adding links to Google Sites is a great way to make your site more user-friendly and engaging.
Adding Buttons
Here are the steps on how to add buttons to Google Sites:
Go to the Google Site where you want to add the button.
Click on the "Insert" menu.
Select "Button".
Enter a name for the button.
Enter the URL of the page you want the button to link to, or select a page on your site.
Click "Insert".
The button will now be added to your site.
Here are some additional tips for adding buttons to Google Sites:
You can add buttons to any page in your Google Site.
You can resize and crop buttons.
You can add text to buttons.
You can add images to buttons.
You can add hover effects to buttons.
You can use buttons to create navigation menus.
Adding buttons to Google Sites is a great way to make your site more interactive and engaging.
Adding Collapsible Groups
To add a collapsible group to your Google Site, you can follow these steps:
Go to the Insert panel and scroll down to Collapsible text.
The collapsible text box will appear have a Heading box and a Normal text box.
Add the text you want to be visible on your page all of the time, in the upper heading text box.
Add the text you want to collapse/expand in the lower normal text box. You can format this text, have multiple lines, formatting and vertically grouped text boxes.
Click and drag to position the collapsible group where you want it on the page.
The collapsible group will now be added to your site. When a user clicks on the collapsible group, the text in the normal text box will collapse or expand.
Here are some additional tips for adding collapsible groups to Google Sites:
You can add multiple collapsible groups to a page.
You can add images to collapsible groups.
You can add links to collapsible groups.
You can use collapsible groups to create navigation menus.
Adding collapsible groups to Google Sites is a great way to make your site more user-friendly and engaging.
Changing the Security Settings
Sure, here are the steps on how to change the security settings in Google Sites:
Open the Google Sites website.
Click on the name of the site that you want to change the security settings for.
Click on the Settings gear icon in the top right corner of the page.
Click on the Security tab.
In the Who has access section, select the desired access level.
Click on the Save button.
Here are the different access levels that you can choose from:
Anyone with the link can view - Anyone who has the link to the site can view it.
Anyone with the link can edit - Anyone who has the link to the site can edit it.
Specific people can view - You can choose specific people who can view the site.
Specific people can edit - You can choose specific people who can edit the site.
You can also choose to restrict access to people within your organization. To do this, select Company-wide access in the Who has access section.
Once you have changed the security settings, click on the Save button.
Here are some additional tips for securing your Google Sites:
Use two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a code from your phone in addition to your password when you sign in.
Enable file-level encryption. File-level encryption encrypts your files so that they can only be read by you or someone who has the encryption key.
Be careful about who you share your site with. Only share your site with people that you trust.
Keep your software up to date. Google regularly releases security updates for its software. Make sure that you install these updates as soon as they are available.
Use a strong password. Your password should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Be careful about what information you store in Google Sites. Only store information that you are comfortable sharing with others.
By following these tips, you can help to keep your Google Sites safe and secure.