5 Things To Know BEFORE Using Google Sites!

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 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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Komentáře • 86

  • @teresasmoot-moorer5314
    @teresasmoot-moorer5314 Před rokem +32

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

  • @GhostedAmbientMusic
    @GhostedAmbientMusic Před rokem +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

    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 Před rokem +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.

  • @user-nz5vd4ks2s
    @user-nz5vd4ks2s Před rokem +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.

  • @ricardoherrera8662
    @ricardoherrera8662 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @eli19151
    @eli19151 Před rokem +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!

  • @soheilsolhjoo
    @soheilsolhjoo Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +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.

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs Před 11 měsíci +2

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

  • @kirksvillewebdesign
    @kirksvillewebdesign Před rokem +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 Před rokem +1

      The new one still lacks features the old one had.

    • @user-eb9kn1ur1v
      @user-eb9kn1ur1v Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @aryapzh6691
    @aryapzh6691 Před rokem +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😁.

  • @Hablaconelein
    @Hablaconelein Před 2 lety

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

  • @3rdtwirl494
    @3rdtwirl494 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Ale-rw6lo
    @Ale-rw6lo Před 2 lety

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

  • @chargingcone3943
    @chargingcone3943 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @CobaltHaze
    @CobaltHaze Před 2 lety +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

  • @santhoshmthomas
    @santhoshmthomas Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @mizem169
    @mizem169 Před rokem

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

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs Před 11 měsíci

    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.

  • @6klegiittechnologies247

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

  • @jpsarthome1003
    @jpsarthome1003 Před 2 lety

    very useful information, thanks

  • @alanakarmiol5768
    @alanakarmiol5768 Před rokem

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

  • @Don_Latino
    @Don_Latino Před 3 lety

    Please i need help in best host for website thanks

  • @ryanraines1469
    @ryanraines1469 Před 3 lety +6

    One of most under appreciated channels

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Ryan! I appreciate your support 👊🏻

  • @valib19
    @valib19 Před rokem +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 😅

  • @Dailyhustle241
    @Dailyhustle241 Před rokem

    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 Před rokem

      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

  • @elius8000
    @elius8000 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @josema133
    @josema133 Před rokem +1

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

  • @CreateNowSleepLater
    @CreateNowSleepLater Před 2 lety +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.

  • @purplezen1498
    @purplezen1498 Před rokem

    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.

  • @MADLENGTHSPRO
    @MADLENGTHSPRO Před 2 lety

    This is super helpful

  • @amynichols7501
    @amynichols7501 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +2

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

  • @nosesabe_
    @nosesabe_ Před 2 lety

    great video! thx!

  • @brpons
    @brpons Před rokem +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.

  • @xun6243
    @xun6243 Před rokem

    appreciate this information

  • @YouTw1tFace
    @YouTw1tFace Před 2 lety +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?

  • @ttihwbocaj
    @ttihwbocaj Před rokem +1

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

  • @mr.reglex
    @mr.reglex Před rokem

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

  • @-o-light8863
    @-o-light8863 Před rokem

    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 Před rokem

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

  • @ericjou094
    @ericjou094 Před 3 lety

    Very good pieces of information.

  • @kpvirtualreview1751
    @kpvirtualreview1751 Před rokem

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

  • @gmcochise
    @gmcochise Před rokem

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

  • @SietseGaming
    @SietseGaming Před rokem

    The website builder i use is none i code them myself

  • @fnsfs3836
    @fnsfs3836 Před rokem

    good channel

  • @MrMark-pm4rs
    @MrMark-pm4rs Před 11 měsíci

    You can add a Google Form as a contact form.

  • @MaryHardymsmary_h
    @MaryHardymsmary_h Před rokem

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

  • @tomvolkmann1294
    @tomvolkmann1294 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @strickerarts
    @strickerarts Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @chicagomike
    @chicagomike Před 2 lety +5

    Basic site for freelance work it’s ok really.

    • @dianebqueen4644
      @dianebqueen4644 Před rokem +2

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

  • @theorangecam21
    @theorangecam21 Před 2 lety

    not editing on the go isn't that right!

  • @abdullakc
    @abdullakc Před rokem

    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

  • @thegreattyler7878
    @thegreattyler7878 Před rokem

    5 Things To Know BEFORE Using Google Sites!

  • @togethereasy
    @togethereasy Před rokem

    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.

  • @ojukwuchidera6545
    @ojukwuchidera6545 Před rokem

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

  • @manemann9255
    @manemann9255 Před rokem

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

  • @TheChamberRoomExperience

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

  • @sn_Tech_official
    @sn_Tech_official Před 3 lety

    Good night

    • @Craylor
      @Craylor  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @spanishpropertyconsultants

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

  • @win-eo2jq
    @win-eo2jq Před 2 lety +1

    Google site just the waste time , no recommended

  • @robertzoufood
    @robertzoufood Před 2 lety +3

    BLOGGER IS WAYYYY BETTER

  • @maloryhope6075
    @maloryhope6075 Před měsícem

    What a beautiful majestic mane you have. ❤

  • @pocahontasseguinart7099
    @pocahontasseguinart7099 Před 10 měsíci

    I don’t like your opinion

  • @omararizona
    @omararizona Před 3 lety

    👍👍👍👍👏👏👏🎬👏🎬👏🎬👏🎬
    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 CZcams 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.

  • @strauss7151
    @strauss7151 Před 2 lety

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