How to build a Free Private or Personal Website or ePortfolio by Google Sites

Build a Free Private or Personal Website or ePortfolio by Google Sites

Creating a free private or personal website or ePortfolio using Google Sites is a straightforward process. Google Sites is a user-friendly platform that allows you to build websites without any coding knowledge. 

Here are the steps to create your own website or ePortfolio:

Step 1: Sign in to Google Account

Ensure that you are signed in to your Google account. If you don't have one, you'll need to create a Google account first.

              

Step 2: Access Google Sites

Go to Google Sites or search for "Google Sites" in your web browser's search engine.

 

Step 3: Create a New Site

Click the "+ Blank" button to create a new website from scratch.

 

Step 4: Choose a Template (Optional)

You can choose a template to get started quickly, or you can build your site from scratch. Google Sites offers a variety of templates to choose from, including those suitable for personal websites and portfolios.

 

Step 5: Customize Your Site

Now, you can start customizing your website or ePortfolio. 

Here's what you can do:

Edit Content: Click on any section or text to edit it. You can add text, images, videos, and more by clicking the "+" button.

 

Add Pages: Use the Pages panel on the right to add new pages to your site. You can create separate pages for different sections or topics.

 

Change Layout: You can change the layout of your pages by selecting a different template or customizing the existing one.

 

Organize and Rearrange: Drag and drop elements to rearrange them on the page. You can also move pages within the navigation bar.

 

Add Gadgets: Google Sites offers various gadgets (e.g.,calendar, Google Maps, forms) that you can embed in your pages.

 

Change Fonts and Colors: Customize the fonts and colors of your site to match your personal style.

 

Step 6: Adjust Site Settings

Click the "Settings" gear icon at the top right to access site settings. Here, you can configure privacy settings, choose a customdomain (if you have one), and set other preferences.

 

Step 7: Preview and Publish

Before publishing, it's a good idea to preview your site to see how it will look to visitors. To do this, click the "Preview" button. If you're satisfied with the result, click "Publish" to make your site live.

 

Step 8: Share Your Site

After publishing, you can share your site with specific people or make it completely private. To share your site:

 

Click the "Share" button at the top right. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share it with. Choose the sharing permissions (e.g., view, edit). Click "Send. Your site is now accessible to those you've shared it with.

 

That's it! You've created your free private or personal website or ePortfolio using Google Sites. You can continue to update and customize it as needed. Remember to revisit the site settings if you want to make any changes to privacy or other preferences.