How to Create a Website on Google Sites
You can build a free, functional website with Google Sites in about 15 minutes using only a browser and a Google account. The process is deliberately simple, making it a practical option for portfolios, team hubs, and small project pages.
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Sign In and Start a New Site
Go to sites.google.com and sign in with your Google account. Click the blank template or choose a pre-designed layout to save time. Give your site a title; the URL is auto-generated but can be edited before you publish.
Add and Arrange Content
Drag content blocks onto the page to add text, images, embeds, and documents. Use the insert panel on the right to pull in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, YouTube videos, or maps. Rearrange sections by dragging them, and use the alignment guides to keep the layout clean.
Choose a Theme and Customize
Pick a theme from the gallery to set fonts and colors in one step. You can further customize the header image, logo, and navigation bar under the Appearance settings. The editor shows changes in real time, so you can adjust spacing and padding visually.
Pages, Navigation, and Permissions
Add pages from the right-hand menu and arrange them in the navigation order you want. You can set each page to be visible to everyone, only people within your organization, or specific individuals. Use the Share button to control editing access, which is useful for collaborative sites.
Publish Your Site
Click Publish in the top right. Choose a custom URL if you want something memorable, or accept the default sites.google.com address. Once published, your site is live and can be shared with a link. You can update content anytime and republish instantly.
When Google Sites Fits the Purpose
- Internal team wikis and project hubs
- Simple portfolios or landing pages
- Event pages and class sites
- Quick prototypes for small businesses
Google Sites keeps maintenance minimal and hosting free, but it has limited design flexibility and third-party integrations. If you need advanced e-commerce, custom code, or detailed analytics, a platform with more extensibility may be a better long-term fit.