From Startup to Website in 2 Hours: No Coding Required with Google Sites

In this 2-hour live Zoom session, you’ll learn how to create a professional business website using Google Sites—no coding required! Perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this course will guide you through choosing a template, organizing your site, and customizing it to showcase your products or services. You’ll also explore adding essential business features like Google Maps and calendars. By the end, you’ll have a functional website ready to share with customers and grow your online presence.

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

Who is this course for? Beginners with no prior experience with Google Sites

Delivery Style: This course will combine lecture-style explanations with hands-on activities.

Tech Tools Needed:

• Laptop, Desktop Computer, or MacBook (not suitable for mobile phones or tablets)
• A web browser and a Google Account to access Google Sites
• Canva
• Reliable internet connection

Instructor: Professor Cheryl Rome

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of creating a business website using Google Sites.
• Learn how to organize and structure a website for business needs.
• Create banners using Canva
• Customize and publish a functional, visually appealing website to promote products or services.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to Google Sites for Business

  • Why Choose Google Sites for Your Business Website?
    • Free, easy-to-use platform.
    • Integration with Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Calendar, etc.).
    • Ideal for small business owners with no web development experience.
  • Key Features and Examples of Business Websites on Google Sites
    • Highlight different types of business websites: service-based, product-based, portfolio, etc.

  II. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Business Website

  • Accessing Google Sites
    • Step-by-step guide to signing into Google Sites.
    • Overview of the user interface and dashboard.

  III. Structuring Your Business Website

  • Key Pages for a Business Website
    • Homepage: First impressions and calls to action.
    • About Us: Sharing your brand story, mission, and values.
    • Services/Products: Detailing offerings with images, descriptions, and pricing.
    • Testimonials or Case Studies: Building credibility with reviews or success stories.(optional)
    • Contact Page: Adding essential business information like address, phone number, and social media links.
  • Creating Additional Pages and Navigation
    • How to add new pages and organize them effectively.
    • Setting up menus and navigation bars for user-friendly browsing.

  IV. Customizing Your Website Design

  • Adding Content to Your Site
    • How to add text, images, and videos to each page.
    • Using Google Drive to embed documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
    • Best practices for writing business copy that converts visitors into customers.
  • Customizing Layouts
    • Using the drag-and-drop builder to structure content.
    • Adding sections, columns, and grids for a professional look.
  • Branding Your Website
    • Customizing themes, fonts, and colors to match your brand.
    • Uploading a logo and creating a cohesive visual identity.

  V. Previewing and Publishing Your Business Website

  • Previewing Your Website
    • How to view your website on desktop, tablet, and mobile to ensure responsiveness.
  • Publishing Your Site
    • Setting your site’s visibility (public or private).
    • Connecting a custom domain (e.g., ).
    • Finalizing settings and going live.

  VI. Q&A and Live Demonstration

  • Open floor for participant questions.