Google Sites cheat sheet
Build internal project hubs, team sites, & public-facing websites.
Get Sites: Web (sites.google.com)
Start a new site
From Sites, click , or, to choose a template, click Template gallery and select a template.
Customize your site and home page
Add a site name (name of the site file in Drive)
Add a site title for the public
Add a home page title
Choose a background image
Return to original background image
Choose a header type
Choose a theme
Choose a background color
Choose a font style
Add pages and navigation
Choose your site navigation location and add page links
Drag pages up and down to re-order, or on top of another page to nest
Add a page or link
Add content to pages
Double-click on the page to add content
Add text, images, URLs, or Drive files
Add table of contents, carousels, buttons, a (horizontal) divider line, YouTube videos, calendars, and maps
Add documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, or charts
Share, preview, or publish your site
Preview—See how your site will look on any device once it's live.
Copy link—Copy published site link.
Share—Share your site with your team to collaborate.
Publish Set your site's complete URL and who can see the site, then make it live.
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