What is Google Sites?
Google Sites is a free, drag-and-drop website builder included with every Google Workspace for Education account. Unlike other website builders, Sites integrates natively with your entire Google ecosystem — embed a Form, and responses still land in Sheets; update a Slides deck, and the embed on your site updates automatically. No re-uploading, no re-embedding, no third-party publishing.
Drag-and-Drop Editor
No coding required. Drop elements onto sections and arrange your layout visually.
Deep Google Integration
Embed Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drawings, Drive, Calendar, and Maps with one click.
School Domain Control
Restrict site access to school accounts only — safe, compliant, and private by default.
Key Interface Areas
Insert Panel
Right panel — drag text, images, embeds, Drive files, Calendars, Maps, YouTube directly onto your page.
Pages Panel
Left panel — add, reorder, rename, and nest sub-pages to build a multi-page class website.
Canvas Area
Click any section or element to select and edit it. Drag to reposition, resize with corner handles.
Themes Panel
Apply site-wide font and color themes. Changes update every page at once — no need to re-style individually.
Preview Mode
See your site exactly as visitors will before publishing. Test all links and embeds here first.
Publish Button
Sites are private drafts until published. Control who can view — school domain only, or anyone with link.
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Auto-Updates on Embed
Embedded Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms always show their latest version. Update the file, your site is already updated — no re-embed needed.
Duplicate Pages Like a Pro
Build one great module page, then right-click → Duplicate for every subsequent module. Change only the content — keep the structure identical for student familiarity.
Multiple Teacher Editors
Invite co-teachers as editors — they can build their own sections simultaneously, just like Google Docs. One site, the whole team.
Restrict to School Domain
Under Publish settings, limit viewing to your school's Google accounts only. Students can access, outside users cannot — a safe classroom environment online.
Mobile Responsive by Default
Google Sites automatically adapts your layout for phones and tablets. Preview the mobile view from the eye icon before publishing.
Version History is Your Safety Net
Every published version is saved. Accidental deletion? Open the versions panel and restore the previous publish in two clicks.
Ready to Build Your Class Site?
Explore the Feature Reference for a full breakdown of every interface area, then jump to Teacher Use Cases for step-by-step walkthroughs of building your class website, embedding tools, and setting up parent communication.