Contents
How to create a site using Google Sites ......................................................................... 2
Creating a Google Site ............................................................................................. 2
Choose a Template .................................................................................................. 2
Name Your Site ....................................................................................................... 3
Choose A Theme ..................................................................................................... 3
Add Site Categories and Descriptions ......................................................................... 3
Launch Your Google Site .......................................................................................... 3
Making Changes to Your Google Site ............................................................................. 4
How To Change Your Template ................................................................................. 4
How to Change Your Sites Name .................................................................................. 7
How to Delete Your Google Site ................................................................................... 9
How to Change Your Sites Layout ............................................................................... 12
How to Add a Gadget to Your Google Site .................................................................... 13
How to Edit the Sidebar on Your Site .......................................................................... 16
How to Rename a Link on Your Sidebar ....................................................................... 18
How to Create a Page within Your Google Site ............................................................. 20
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Google Sites
How to create a site using Google Sites
1. Creating a Google Site
To create a Google Site, go to https://sites.google.com/a/goldmail.etsu.edu/sites/.
You will be taken to the ETSU Goldmail Sign In page. You will sign in with your
Goldmail account.
Once you sign in, you will be redirected to the Google Sites home page. On the
home page, click on “Create Site” to get started building your Google Site.
2. Choose a Template
Select a template to quickly build your site. You can choose a blank template or
select one from the gallery. You are able to change the design and content of the
template at any time.
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3. Name Your Site
Your site will need a name. Type in the name you want into the box. The name will
also be your sites default URL.
To change the URL name, click inside the URL box and type in the URL name you
want.
4. Choose A Theme
You can select a theme for your site. A theme will help all your pages have the same
look. Keep in mind that if you choose a theme, then it will replace the look of your
template, but will keep the layout of the template. You can always go back and
change the look of your site by selecting a new template or theme.
5. Add Site Categories and Descriptions
Under the “More Options” tab, you can add site categories and a site description.
You can also decide who can view your Google Site.
6. Launch Your Google Site
When you are done making your selections and are happy with your site, simply click
on “Create Site” to launch your site. Once your site has been launched, you can edit
the content on the pages and make it your own.
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Making Changes to Your Google Site
1. How To Change Your Template
To change your sites template or theme, click on the “More Actions” tab in the upper
right hand corner of your site.
Next, on the pull down menu, click on “Manage Site”
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Then click on “Themes”, which is located at the bottom of the left hand navigation.
Next, you can choose a theme from the list or you can select a new template by
clicking on the “Browse more themes” link in the upper-right side of the page.
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If you click on the “Browse more themes” link, you will see a list of templates to
choose from. Once you find a template you want, simply just click on it.
Once you have chosen a new template, you can click preview to see what it will look
like on your site. If you are satisfied with the preview, then click “Select”.
After you hit “Select”, it will take you back to the “Manage Site” page. A preview of
your site will appear. You will also be able to “Edit Colors and Fonts” if you desire.
Once you are happy with the appearance, hit “Save Changes.”
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After you click “Save Changes”, click on “Return to Site” (located in the upper-left
hand corner) to go back to your Google Site.
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How to Change Your Sites Name
1. From your home page in Google sites, click on the “More Actions” link in the top
right hand corner of the page.
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2. Next, on the pull down menu, click on “Manage Site.”
3. Next, click on the “General” tab under the section called “Site Settings.”
4. To change the name of your site, type in the new name in the space called “Site
Name,” which is located at the top of the page.
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5. Once you have changed the sites name, click on “Save Changes” at the top of the
page. A yellow box will appear at the top of the page that will say “Your changes
have been saved.” Click on “Return to Site” once you are ready to go back to
your home site.
**Note: You can also change your Site Category and Site Description under the
“General” tab.**
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How to Delete Your Google Site
1. To delete your Google Site, click on “More Actions” from your home page.
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2. Next, on the drop down menu, click on “Manage Site.”
3. Next, click on the “General” tab under the section called “Site Settings.”
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4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link “Delete this site.”
5. Once you have clicked the link to “Delete this Site,” a confirmation box will pop
up to make sure you do want to delete the site. (Be aware that once you delete
your site, you will not be able to retrieve it.) If you are sure you want to delete
the site, click on the “Delete” button.
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How to Change Your Sites Layout
1. To change the layout of your site, click on the “Edit Page” tab at the top right
hand corner of the page.
2. To move gadgets around on your page, scroll over the item you want moved
and click and drag the gadget to the spot you want it.
3. To change the columns on your page, click on the “Layout” tab in the upper
left hand corner of the page.
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4. Next, click on the type of column you want for your site.
5. Once you have selected your column, you can arrange your gadgets on your
page.
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How to Add a Gadget to Your Google Site
1. To insert a Gadget into your Google Site, click on the “Edit Page” tab at the
top right hand corner of the page.
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2. Next, click on the “Insert” tab at the top left hand corner of the page. Select a
gadget from the drop down menu or click on the “More Gadgets” link located
at the bottom of the drop down menu.
3. If you chose “More Gadgets,” a box will pop up for you to browse for a
Gadget.
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4. Once you have chosen a gadget for your site, click on it and then click
“select.” A box will pop up that will allow you to change the way the gadget is
displayed. You can preview your gadget or select “Ok” when you are done.
5. After you hit “Ok”, you will be taken back to the edit page. You can now
move your gadget to the spot you want it. When you are done making
changes to the page, click on the “Save” tab at the top of the right hand
corner of the page.
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How to Edit the Sidebar on Your Site
1. To edit the sidebar on your site, click on the link “Edit Sidebar” that is located
at the bottom of your gadgets at the side of your page.
2. You can edit or delete information that is already on the sidebar or you can
click “Add a sidebar item” to add additional information.
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3. If you want to edit information that is already on your sidebar, click “edit” in
the place you want to make changes.
4. In the pop up box, make your changes and hit “Ok.”
5. If you want to add a new item to the sidebar, click on “Add a sidebar item.”
You can select the type of gadget you want to add from the pop up box.
Once you have selected the gadget you want, click “Add.”
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6. Your gadget will be added to the bottom of the list on your sidebar. You can
move the gadget by clicking and dragging it to the correct place. You will
need to go in and edit the information in your gadget. Once you have
finished editing, click on “Save Changes” then “Return to Site.”
How to Rename a Link on Your Sidebar
1. To rename a link on your sidebar, click on the link that you want changed.
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2. Once you are on the page, click on the “Edit Page” tab in the upper right hand
corner of the site.
3. The name of the link is also the title at the top of your page.
4. Click in the area of the title. Now you will be able to change the name. Once
you are happy with the new name, click on the “Save” button at the upper
right hand corner of the page.
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5. After you hit “Save”, your sidebar should be updated.
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How to Create a Page within Your Google Site
1. To create a new page within your Google Site, click on the “Create Page” tab
in the upper right hand corner of your page.
2. Next, you will need to select a template.
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3. After you have selected your template, you will need to name your page and
select the location you want the page to be located. (You can add your new
page as a top level site; you can place it under the home page or you can
choose a different location.)
4. Once you have named your site and selected a location for it, click on “Create
Page”.
5. Your new page should now be located on the sidebar. (You will need to edit
the content inside the new page.)
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