5 Things To Know BEFORE Using Google Sites!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • Google Sites is a 100% free website builder from Google. It's not mentioned super often as an option for a website builder, but does that mean you should avoid it? Here are 5 things you need to know BEFORE using Google Sites.
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:06 - What Is Google Sites?
    0:35 - 1. Blogs, E-commerce, And Other Dynamic Features
    1:26 - 2. Custom Domains
    3:47 - 3. Embed Other Google Products
    4:49 - 4. Mobile Editing
    5:29 - 5. SEO
    6:20 - Who Is Google Sites For?
    6:36 - How Does Google Sites Compare To Other Free Options?
    7:55 - Conclusion
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Комментарии • 85

  • @teresasmoot-moorer5314
    @teresasmoot-moorer5314 Год назад +32

    I will be using Google sites for now because I 'm just starting out with limited resources..

  • @GhostedAmbientMusic
    @GhostedAmbientMusic Год назад +7

    Thank you for this! In my humble opinion, I like Google Sites for its simplicity and is very helpful for small businesses with little to no budget for a professional website.

  • @relaxationandmeditationsta4472
    @relaxationandmeditationsta4472 2 года назад +18

    Excellent discussion, many thanks! I'm SOOOOO tired of spending time and money on software solutions ... and THEN learning the "gotchas" after it's too late.

  • @Rachel_PureBold
    @Rachel_PureBold Год назад +5

    I already have a Google site and I agree with you about the irony that there is no SEO! I could not believe it. I am thinking of switching to Wordpress. Thanks very much for this useful video.

  • @kirksvillewebdesign
    @kirksvillewebdesign Год назад +13

    As a Google Sites designer for 13 years, Google Sites has always been intranet platform first and a website builder second in my opinion. Considering that, it still handles pretty well. New features are making templates more interesting, but nothing for ecommerce or SEO. Good points made!

    • @griefer3454
      @griefer3454 Год назад +1

      The new one still lacks features the old one had.

    • @user-eb9kn1ur1v
      @user-eb9kn1ur1v 10 месяцев назад

      Hi there now that Squarespace has bought Google domains what will happen to all these basic Google websites?

  • @Hablaconelein
    @Hablaconelein 2 года назад

    Gracias! Qué sitio de web sites gratis recomiendas para ecommerce y blog?

  • @user-nz5vd4ks2s
    @user-nz5vd4ks2s Год назад +1

    Thank you for this. I struggled to connect my "google bought" domain to the DNS for google sites and whilst waiting on updates I found your video that says it does not do SEO. Thats something i am glad I found out about before going down the google sites route. Great advice.

  • @soheilsolhjoo
    @soheilsolhjoo 2 года назад +23

    Hi, Christian. Thanks for making these videos and sharing your thoughts :)
    Currently, I'm using Google sites for my personal page, not necessarily because it's free but because of its simplicity.

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  2 года назад +4

      That’s great! Google Sites is definitely simple, and that is a huge reason to use it. Plus, you can’t argue with free.

  • @3rdtwirl494
    @3rdtwirl494 2 года назад

    thank you. Ive been asked to design a site for a client how is the hand over

  • @eli19151
    @eli19151 Год назад +1

    Came here to check if I have missed anything about Google Sites that might surprise me later, as I just stumbled on Google Sites yesterday and I am very pleased with it. Not for a business, but for a personal website, which seems to be becoming important for folks in academia. I kind of love it. It's super simple, and unlike other platforms (I used wix previously), I don't have to cough up over £100/year just to have a personal portfolio online. Especially since I don't need to post blogs, or collect subscription emails. :) Thanks for this video!

  • @ricardoherrera8662
    @ricardoherrera8662 2 года назад +3

    Very valuable information. Some of the functionality you said Sites does not provide are necessary for the website makeover I am trying to help prepare. Your presentation approach, apparently not reading from a script (my guess) is engaging compared to what others do. I will see now what other topics you have addressed that may be of interest. Thanks!

  • @aryapzh6691
    @aryapzh6691 Год назад +7

    Yeah, maybe you're right, or maybe you're expecting too much from something FREE.
    But in my opinion, of all free website builders, Google site is still THE BEST, especially because it's very easy to arrange elements, as easy as working in Microsoft Word, has lots of features/elements, and no ANNOYING ads. And I think those are all things, that are still IMPOSSIBLE to get on other free website builders😁.

  • @jpsarthome1003
    @jpsarthome1003 2 года назад

    very useful information, thanks

  • @nosesabe_
    @nosesabe_ 2 года назад

    great video! thx!

  • @MADLENGTHSPRO
    @MADLENGTHSPRO 2 года назад

    This is super helpful

  • @Ale-rw6lo
    @Ale-rw6lo 2 года назад

    what about SEO? how do I get my site listed in google? seems that is not possible using google sites. ?? ?

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs 11 месяцев назад +2

    You can add Blogs, E-commerce, And Other Dynamic Features to Google Sites.

  • @xun6243
    @xun6243 Год назад

    appreciate this information

  • @ryanraines1469
    @ryanraines1469 2 года назад +6

    One of most under appreciated channels

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  2 года назад

      Thanks Ryan! I appreciate your support 👊🏻

  • @CobaltHaze
    @CobaltHaze 2 года назад +3

    I was going to make a simple Google sites page for my hiking tour guide business, but since you said the SEO is not good I'll just stick with my Google My Business page

  • @CreateNowSleepLater
    @CreateNowSleepLater 2 года назад +3

    Another feature Google stood up and just lets it die. They would have been better off just adding to blogger. Remember when Blogger was king? If it wasn’t for wordpress, it might still be. Tumblr might be the best free option. Great video though.

  • @santhoshmthomas
    @santhoshmthomas 2 года назад +1

    Nice video. I need Malayalam language for my site. Aren't other languages available in Sites?

  • @Dailyhustle241
    @Dailyhustle241 Год назад

    Hi, Thank you for helping
    Im done designing my google sites store, but when i search i can't find it . What can i do to add on searching engine

    • @kamalkumar-ke8em
      @kamalkumar-ke8em Год назад

      Hey Friend, you need to request google to index your website. There are other videos on youtube that will help you with doing it. Good luck

  • @Don_Latino
    @Don_Latino 2 года назад

    Please i need help in best host for website thanks

  • @ericjou094
    @ericjou094 2 года назад

    Very good pieces of information.

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  2 года назад

      Thanks Éric!

  • @YouTw1tFace
    @YouTw1tFace 2 года назад +5

    Will the SEO results be better if you have a custom domain linked to your google site? That's what I have setup. I'm new to all of this and just starting, so I'm not sure if it's working but I have a custom domain that takes you to my google site. Will the custom domain have a better chance of being picked up?

    • @MayTeng_BeautyWellbeing
      @MayTeng_BeautyWellbeing Год назад

      same

    • @TempleofBlackEroticism
      @TempleofBlackEroticism Год назад

      @@MayTeng_BeautyWellbeing same and I purchased templates for it for $97. I'm starting to feel like I got ripped off.

    • @mycollections6883
      @mycollections6883 Год назад

      @@TempleofBlackEroticism you could have hosted your own WordPress blog with this amount.

  • @valib19
    @valib19 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video! I started my small business and thought of using Google Sites in the meantime, this gave me the information I needed! It's definitely not what I'm looking for or what my business needs, will look for other options 😅

  • @chargingcone3943
    @chargingcone3943 Год назад

    I was left with a task to make a website for my local church and i don't were to start. I've learn how to use Google sites. Don't know what to do to publish it. And for it to stay up

  • @amynichols7501
    @amynichols7501 Год назад +1

    Hey there, I have a Google website and cannot figure out how/where to add ads txt from adsense. Is this something you can help with?

    • @alexandersilvar
      @alexandersilvar Год назад +2

      Hi, adsense not allowed in Google site, but you can use it with Blogger

  • @mizem169
    @mizem169 11 месяцев назад

    Is there a way to share a video and have it play automatically?

  • @elius8000
    @elius8000 Год назад

    it's good for about me pages and sites with articles. as long as your don't use CSS or JavaScript you should be fine

  • @brpons
    @brpons Год назад +1

    Great video, thanks. Not sure, but one of the downside is that it's impossible to host different Google Sites under the same url via sub domains of an owned domain.

  • @josema133
    @josema133 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hola. Google Blogger hace todo lo que dices que falta en google Sites. Son plataformas diferentes para usos diferentes. 🙋

  • @6klegiittechnologies247
    @6klegiittechnologies247 2 года назад

    How do I remove the report abuse button on my loaded Google sites?

  • @alanakarmiol5768
    @alanakarmiol5768 Год назад

    I just want to find 404s on my site. Its a Google Workspace site that only employees can access. Can anyone help?

  • @kpvirtualreview1751
    @kpvirtualreview1751 Год назад

    01:00 I completely agree with this statement lol I've been saying this forever!

  • @purplezen1498
    @purplezen1498 Год назад

    I definitely got those gotcha's today as I was trying endlessly to build on google sites. Money wasted I feel however now I'm going to see if there is any other way to make it work before exiting stage left.

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs 11 месяцев назад

    To add zip files to a Google Site the zip file has to be in your Google Drive. Then get a link you can share with anyone and embed the link to the zip file in a word, phrase or photo in the Google Site.

  • @fnsfs3836
    @fnsfs3836 Год назад

    good channel

  • @strickerarts
    @strickerarts 5 месяцев назад

    Maybe not for a website, but a portfolio. It may work.

  • @ttihwbocaj
    @ttihwbocaj Год назад +1

    I'm getting major Wayne's World vibes
    But actually, do you think the SEO is a result of the recent lawsuit?

  • @-o-light8863
    @-o-light8863 Год назад

    I purchased my domain on Google and now they are hitting up that they got to verify and need a photo ID, that's 2 days later after I purchase the domain. Is this ok. It seems bogus to me, but I need an opinion from a pro.

    • @aaskew1999
      @aaskew1999 Год назад

      ❤ Verify [PHOTO ID] = Biometrics digital privacy. Pay = Cash, Check, CC. Require receiving🌷Donations, $$$$ Deposits first. [Protect your Biometrics ]

  • @chicagomike
    @chicagomike 2 года назад +5

    Basic site for freelance work it’s ok really.

    • @dianebqueen4644
      @dianebqueen4644 Год назад +2

      Thanks for the info. That's all I'm looking for.

  • @mr.reglex
    @mr.reglex Год назад

    I want to know , google site is good or bad? .

  • @MaryHardymsmary_h
    @MaryHardymsmary_h Год назад

    thanks for the video, i will get what i pay for.

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs 11 месяцев назад

    You can add a Google Form as a contact form.

  • @gmcochise
    @gmcochise Год назад

    I can’t find an easy way to link it with email marketing either

  • @SietseGaming
    @SietseGaming Год назад

    The website builder i use is none i code them myself

  • @tomvolkmann1294
    @tomvolkmann1294 11 месяцев назад

    Blog without any database ? not that convenient and there's no php support either..

  • @abdullakc
    @abdullakc Год назад

    It's ok if u just dont wanna upload something big. I mean everything is on cloud now so download links etc is almost gone. Let's say it like that

  • @ojukwuchidera6545
    @ojukwuchidera6545 Год назад

    stop confusing us. We already got Dora the explorer for that. Well explained thank you

  • @theorangecam21
    @theorangecam21 2 года назад

    not editing on the go isn't that right!

  • @sn_Tech_official
    @sn_Tech_official 2 года назад

    Good night

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @thegreattyler7878
    @thegreattyler7878 11 месяцев назад

    5 Things To Know BEFORE Using Google Sites!

  • @spanishpropertyconsultants
    @spanishpropertyconsultants Год назад

    Nº 6. Google could just stop the service and you have lost all your work !.

  • @manemann9255
    @manemann9255 Год назад

    The ipad is pointless because i cannot upload NO images from my ipad i have saved, wtf

  • @togethereasy
    @togethereasy Год назад

    Dude, you miss the point. This is not for real websites, there are plenty of companies for that. I will for example use it to build study programs for my company.

  • @TheChamberRoomExperience
    @TheChamberRoomExperience Год назад

    What? There is a BLOG. I have it on my site.

  • @robertzoufood
    @robertzoufood 2 года назад +3

    BLOGGER IS WAYYYY BETTER

  • @maloryhope6075
    @maloryhope6075 20 дней назад

    What a beautiful majestic mane you have. ❤

  • @pocahontasseguinart7099
    @pocahontasseguinart7099 10 месяцев назад

    I don’t like your opinion

  • @strauss7151
    @strauss7151 2 года назад

    I just love Google Sites' simplicity. Namecheap also works well for auto redirects to naked domains.

  • @omararizona
    @omararizona 2 года назад

    👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🎬👏🎬👏🎬👏🎬
    What can I say the story of My Life I tried building a site with Google sites it was impossible I figured out Google build it for teachers who can just put some documents and whatever so the entire Google site thing is just for teachers that's why it sucks and that's why it's limited functionality and with Google never talking to people you will never forget it out but if you're just looking for a domain and a place to just slap on your Google sheets your Google docs and all the Google products then it works good for the rest of us we have a tough learning curve.
    It seems that the journey of building a site is a tough thing you find out a lot of problems and you never get any help from anyone. So you are RUclips video is definitely a starter for those who are on this journey of building a site.
    For me I found to have a Google domain connected to other blog took me less than 45 seconds. I had a website with a domain up and running which was even better than WordPress I actually still have that site but I'm going to be transitioning to WordPress but anybody who's trying to build a website listen to what I'm telling you.
    Purchase your domain at Google and nowhere else you will automatically be able to connect to blog on the blog will be perfect for your website because they have free templates that make it and feel like a website so I'm going to give you a good example of my own website that I have that I'm going to be customizing and transitioning to wordpress very soon so that you have a good idea what this is all about.
    I guess I have to make a video with Taylor here to prove to him what is the fastest quickest website that can be built I mean I said less than 45 seconds no one can beat that you buy your domains at Google you connected to the Google block and you can customize it and it's going to look good and great we're going to get traffic you're going to get all the metrics and give me big improvement I've been using it for a long time I think I have many people who visit my blog but I'm a private person so I always remove all content but that's my home on the internet basically. Anyway Taylor you can check out my own personal website that I'm working on that I'm going to be transitioning it's
    www.omararizona.com/?m=1
    I guess we have to make a video together we might have to chat about this journey of building websites and how we can help people actually build a brand because by struggling you get to learn about all this DNS problems that people have and I think there's an opportunity to make money anyway check out what I'm telling you and keep up the good work.