Google Sites is a free and easy-to-use Web site creation interface. Google Sites is simple enough to learn and powerful enough to use for anyone from an individual who wants a basic family site to a company needing an intranet site for its employees.

Easily create a website home page which can include announcements and manage files and lists. Get your employees involved right away by collaborating on a team project, share information on a company-secure intranet, and even stay connected with other offices and personnel.

1. Create a Web page with a single click using Google Sites.

2. Utilize the settings options for who can access the information on your page and who can share it.

3. You don't need to know HTML or any other coding languages.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get started by setting up your free Google Sites account

It only takes a few minutes to sign up for a free Google Sites account through Google. Get your site set up and have it instantly searchable by anyone.

I recommend: Sign in to Google Sites with your Google username and password. If you don't already have a Google account, you can set one up on the spot. You can get help with Google Sites by searching Google Sites Help Center.

Find the Google Sites training you need to get your website started

Google strives to make its interfaces as user-friendly as possible, and Google Sites is no exception. There are help files and step-by-step instructions which enable you to get your page designed and up and running easily. You may want or need more in-depth instruction in order to feel you are fully utilizing Google Sites, so take advantage of tutorials and other training.

I recommend: Watch a video tutorial for Google Sites and learn how to create a site in just a few minutes. Technorati's video tour of Google Sites is focused on the business that wants to set up a site for employees, or a teacher who wants to have a site for student and parent access.

Seek out more Google Sites information and helpful resources

Hire a Google Sites consultant for Google Sites advice if you need direction with how best to take advantage of the site development application for your business needs. You'll pay for their services, but it may be worth it to your company to have peace of mind.

I recommend: WGP Consulting carries tutorials and examples for optimizing your Google Sites website. Google Tutor offers tutorials and tips for Google users, and has useful pointers for Google Sites including samples of websites created with the tool.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The Google Sites Premier Edition is available for an annual per user fee. Additional features offered include: Google Video, larger email storage, optional text-based ads, and several available plug-ins to add to your site.