Creating a Google Website (In 10 Easy Steps)
- Go to (or google it)
- Click on “Create a new site”
You will be directed to a page that asks you to specify the following:
-Site name (Your full name)
-Site description (Optional)
-If the site contains mature content
-Who can view the site (everyone or only people you specify)
-Choose a theme
-Confirmation of a security code
- When you have filled in all fields click “Create Site”
- Once your site has been created you can modify it by clicking the “Edit Page” button at the top right corner (the one with a pencil)
- You can add pictures by clicking “insert” at the top left underneath “Google Sites Home”
-To insert a professional picture click “Image” from the drop menu and click browse to find a photo of yourself on your computer (to finish click “Add Image”). When finished click “Save”
- To add attachments click the “More Actions” tab next to the “Edit Page” button and select “Manage Site” from the drop down menu.
Required tabs / attachments include: Personal & Professional Background papers & Resume (list “references available on request”, but do not list references on resume for website purposes).
Suggested tabs / attachments include: Letters of recommendation (ask for permission to ass these), examples of lesson plans, course list, Criminal background check, personal hobbies & interests, as appropriate
-Click “Attachments” under the “Site Content” tab on the top left hand side
-Click “Upload” (found at the top or bottom left)
-Click “Browse” to select a file
-Choose “select another location” and click “home” so that it will appear on your homepage
-Click “Upload” to finish
- Go to the “More Actions” drop down menu and click “Page Settings”
-Make sure to check the following boxes:“Show page title,Show links to sub-pages, and click “save”
- You have the option to preview your page as a viewer by clicking “More Actions” and choosing “Preview page as viewer” from the drop menu
- When your site is ready, you can click the “Share this Site” option from the bottom of the “More Actions” drop menu
-Choose to invite people to your site “as collaborators”
-Type emails into the box (separated by commas for multiple addresses)
-Click “Invite these people”
- You can add a customized message and then click “send”
- You can also make the site public by checking “Anyone in the world may view this site” under “advanced permissions”
- You’re finished! (If you need assistance at anytime click “Help” located at the top right corner of the page
*For additional assistance, see Anna VanHorn