Google Sites hacks you've NEVER heard of!

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  • Hey there! Google Sites get's a bad rep. But over time it has become one of my favorite website builders for being extremely lazy. But you can create some really cool and complex websites if you think outside the box. This video I want to cover my top tips and tricks to creating a really cool Google Site!
    VIEW THE DEMO - bit.ly/3OakvYG
    ___________
    ☕Please buy me a coffee :)
    bit.ly/3kZwf5Y
    💖SHOP MY TEMPLATES
    MY SHOP - bit.ly/3QEBSUA
    MY ETSY STORE: etsy.me/3La6b2I
    ✨GET THE FREEBIE FONT & COLOR GUIDE
    shedesignsthings.thrivecart.c...
    💫GOOGLE SITES COURSES
    www.shedesignsthings.com/for-...
    🌟GET THE GUIDED SEO WORKBOOK
    My Shop - bit.ly/3YDs7q2
    Etsy Store - etsy.me/3ZRHqwk
    🌟ASK A QUESTION - Want to know how it's created? Need advice on a design project? Just want to say hello? Ask your questions anonymously.
    forms.gle/kDfXMTcHuQrPZnri9
    SUBMIT YOUR SITE
    forms.gle/C16BYMugF6CaJ6Gr5
    __________
    SEGMENTS
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 - Lottie Files
    02:47 - Use Font's for icons - Google Emoji Fonts
    05:24 - Table of Contents to navigate page sections
    06:50 - Create Multiple Themes for your brand
    08:18 - Hide your pages and create a custom navigation bar
    09:38 - Understand Font's and Font pairings
    12:07 - Section out your Footer to create a clean look
    13:38 - See ya
    __________
    ABOUT ME
    Hey! I'm Chelsea! Owner of She Designs Things. I'm a professional photographer, and web and logo designer. If you're ready to learn something cool, or you just want to get started being a little more creative in this digital world, I am happy to help.
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    RESOURCES & LINKS
    LottieFiles: lottiefiles.com/lottie
    Google Fonts Noto Emoji: fonts.google.com/noto/specime...
    Google Fonts Noto Music: fonts.google.com/noto/specime...
    Design Stripe: designstripe.com/
    Free Google Site SEO Guide: bit.ly/3NR4hDB
    Create a Free website: sites.google.com/
    Music: from Tunetank.com
    __________
    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Say Hi!
    Link-In-Bio: bit.ly/3TJqs1l
    Website: shedesignsthings.com
    Instagram: / shedesignsthingsco
    Photography Website: thebokehlens.com
    #websitebuilder #googlesites #googlesitehacks
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  • @shedesignsthings
    @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +14

    ✨Hey there! ✨ There are tons of things you can do with a Google Site! A website builder is *_a website builder_* no matter the name. I encourage anyone looking to learn more about web design and development to start with a Google site. You'll learn it's limitations and this will push you into wanting to learn about HTML, coding and more. 💕You can view this google site here: sites.google.com/shedesignsthings.com/the-therapist/home
    Don't forget to checkout my website - shedesignsthings.com to view my latest Google Site Designs. :)

  • @happysignings1
    @happysignings1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I was so frustrated with building a site through Google for my business. Your video has definitely given me hope, and you are so right, website builder is a website builder. Understanding design and development is key.

  • @fotofigures
    @fotofigures ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Oh, thanks for this video. Just what I wanted to try and develop G Sites. Your narration and teaching are very clear and pleasant to listen to. I wish you all the luck in the world with these teachings. I shall follow you for sure.

  • @KKSERITHI
    @KKSERITHI ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love your friendly manner of presenting, you are the vibe ☺

  • @HomeFromFarAway
    @HomeFromFarAway 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your presentation style. Very organic, lowkey and nice to listen to while I'm trying to learn all this new stuff 😅

  • @TomEMullaney
    @TomEMullaney ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So agreed about Noto Emoji. Much better than conventional emojis and renders uniformly across platforms and devices.

  • @leizlastor6087
    @leizlastor6087 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for this video. I making my own gSite this one adds my site cool. Your narration and teaching are very clear that I can easily follow you as a newbie. wish you all the best in youtube world, hope you'll get more subscriber cos this one helps a lot. subscribed 😘

  • @janeenmccoy4610
    @janeenmccoy4610 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you soo much for this video it was super super informative and full of clarity.

  • @kojaksigma1
    @kojaksigma1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is an awesome tutorial you just made things easy on Google site and I have learned different options I didn't know was there great design by the way... 😊

  • @mezatron
    @mezatron ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. What a treasure trove of info. Thanks soo much

  • @niomierolandromance4980
    @niomierolandromance4980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! This video was very helpful. How were you able to make your site mobile friendly? Some stuff from my site cuts out in mobile view...

  • @LyndaMELENDEZ
    @LyndaMELENDEZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great! I definitely would like to learn how you added the subscribed to the newsletter part.

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have two videos about the newsletter: th-cam.com/video/GLp4o9e1tpk/w-d-xo.html - Flodesk, MailChimp, Google Sheets.
      Or Mailerlite: th-cam.com/video/toNLDC6wLMs/w-d-xo.html

  • @FastTrackIntensiveSpanish2.0
    @FastTrackIntensiveSpanish2.0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video! Thank you!

  • @Mediversia
    @Mediversia ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it!!!!! thanks so much!

  • @miramar7928
    @miramar7928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, thanks!!

  • @samxamy
    @samxamy ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a helpful video, thanks love!

  • @LipePassos
    @LipePassos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i live in Brazil and i love your website style, its amazing and very interesting

  • @santhoshmthomas
    @santhoshmthomas ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the nice video. Have you to host the site separately? or just publishing is enough?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The site is hosted by Google inside of your Google Drive

  • @dennyaulia
    @dennyaulia ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this is brilliant tips, thank you!

  • @ai_vids
    @ai_vids ปีที่แล้ว

    Great one!

  • @davidsyrus3157
    @davidsyrus3157 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, just found you on TH-cam and subscribed. Great stuff! Does Google display ads on the pages we create? What about if we buy a domain name through them and they host it?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ads are not allowed on Google Sites. Instead use Blogger - which is also a Google Product.

  • @Wizardofoz1981
    @Wizardofoz1981 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following your channel. And it helps a lot. Thank you for so much useful hacks in Google Sites. One thing I really really like to know: Can you embed a Google sites into another Google Sites? 😊

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately not. There might be a work around but I haven’t tried to myself

    • @Wizardofoz1981
      @Wizardofoz1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings IKR...bummer 😅 Let's collectively make feature requests/ improvement in sites community 😅😅😅 I think it's a helpful feature...keeps your customers' sites inside your site. Don't you think?
      Why else would we make portofolio websites?

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super informative

  • @kenjames8071
    @kenjames8071 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a great instructional video. How much do you charge to update a google site that already has content on it?

  • @robertgregg8313
    @robertgregg8313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info!! How do you make your google site buttons different colors? I thought they were tied to the theme and not changeable?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are tired to the theme under default. If you change the default color this will change the button color.

    • @robertgregg8313
      @robertgregg8313 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings Yes. You have multiple button colors. How does that work? I've been playing with it and still haven't cracked it.

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertgregg8313 When you add a new button you can change the button type to Filled, Outlined, Text. This will give you different button styles.

  • @mutiawulandari6042
    @mutiawulandari6042 ปีที่แล้ว

    U r a gem anw.
    I have a final project is to make website and idk at all about web design.
    Thx May God bless U.
    🇮🇩🇮🇩

  • @TheRoom2Breathe
    @TheRoom2Breathe ปีที่แล้ว

    I see U trying to come up! I subscribed! ❤️. Doing good too

  • @chojaa
    @chojaa ปีที่แล้ว

    i have whole time a white bar in my google site is that normal? i cant remove it i cant fill it. if i add something new (a new block, etc) the white bar goes just a bit down... its direct above the footer and for me it feels buggy. is it possible to remove that white bar or change the color to something?

  • @camilorodriguez4504
    @camilorodriguez4504 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, great work

  • @shawngormley
    @shawngormley ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the look of Google sites but I'm also wanting to do a daily blog and use blogger. Is there a way to use Google sites as a blog or should I use two separate but then I want the theme to be the same so is there a way to have it integrated together?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you use blogger and are generating income using ads, stick with blogger. You can use the full page embed option to add blogger to your google site. It just depends on your needs.

    • @shawngormley
      @shawngormley ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings I'm starting new period I just don't like how my buns at the top of Google sites doesn't match the blogger. Was trying to make it seamless and make it look like one site

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shawngormley Send me an email with the website so that I can take a look.

  • @minaabelleraart
    @minaabelleraart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! You know Google Sites more than anyone I've seen!😱 I'm combing through your tutorials but couldn't find the Code you mentioned on how to make the Signup Form (Flodesk/Mailchimp/etc) not have the slider on the right.. I cannot get rid of it! Your signup form looks fab! No slider! Can you please direct me where to find the Code you mentioned? Thank you!🌸🙏🌸

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's actually inside your flodesk code. Locate the margins and change the requirements in the margins. I'll try to make a short video explaining this :)

    • @minaabelleraart
      @minaabelleraart ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@shedesignsthings Thanks so much! I think I found the HTML Code "margin" part you are referring to.. i.e. it says: sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);border:0}
      I found out there are 40 "margin" words in the code! Yikes! This is beyond my comprehension. And I don't know what to change in the code at all!😵
      Will just wait for your TH-cam shorts video😊

    • @lizakennedy1735
      @lizakennedy1735 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is why I have been redoing my website to Google sites

  • @inthebox3997
    @inthebox3997 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tutorial! just one question is there a way to customize the tiles? I'm new to Google Sites. Thanks

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean the page title or the title text?

  • @user-ub3nj3pq2x
    @user-ub3nj3pq2x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    epic thank you mate

  • @Neema825
    @Neema825 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. How did you get more themes??

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      I created them. You can create up to five seems per website and import various seems to the Google side panels from other google sites.

  • @okendo69
    @okendo69 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Legend!

  • @vladarodic9683
    @vladarodic9683 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i didn’t know one important thing and that is that custom domains are naked domains.
    have you inquired little bit more,
    why is that?

  • @vocalsofkobbina8219
    @vocalsofkobbina8219 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @atYourBestCoach
    @atYourBestCoach ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please excuse me for the dumb question but I already added the noto emojis "font" and now I have no idea how to actually use it. Does every emoji have a code or something? Like :) for a smile?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a dumb question! Open a line of text - change the font to Noto emoji. Use your keyboard to add the desired emoji by using Windows logo key + . (period) or if you're on a mac Press Command + Control + Space. Keep in mind - not every emoji will work. :)

    • @atYourBestCoach
      @atYourBestCoach ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings Thanks! it works!!

    • @karlekanarki3803
      @karlekanarki3803 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings what about with a chromebook?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karlekanarki3803 Admittedly I’ve never used one and I’m not sure what the process looks like.

  • @maeveleen1988
    @maeveleen1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What font did you use for "hello, i'm doctor alena"?

  • @user-gd7ym2er8v
    @user-gd7ym2er8v 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have tried adding a lotti files animation using your procedure but it doesn't display after I paste the code into the embed url dialog box.
    What would you suggest I do?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would depend on the file. Without seeing the error I don’t have any suggestions as to what you could do. You can always email me the issue. Or use the anonymous question link I have.

  • @gtwocgsf
    @gtwocgsf ปีที่แล้ว

    When I uploaded my logo, it's shows a small log. How do I resize it or expand it? When I click "edit logo", it just ask to upload an image. No resizing. I hope you can help

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll have to resize your logo outside of Google. If your logo is a PNG and you're using a Windows 10 or 11 computer - open the photo in the photos app and select edit. Crop away any excess blank space. If you have no excess blank space your logo is likely too small and you'll need the original logo file to fix it.

  • @RolanArjan
    @RolanArjan ปีที่แล้ว

    hey there....how do you design the background that looks better and what fonts you are using?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are roughly 3,000 Google Fonts. The fonts in Google Sites may differ from fonts offered on fonts.google.com. My backgrounds are images.

    • @RolanArjan
      @RolanArjan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings how did you design those images and the hackscode for the color. Thank you

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RolanArjan Which images? The Background images are from Canva as are the frames.

  • @SherpaxWoman
    @SherpaxWoman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am really having trouble making my site mobile friendly. How do you do that?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It should be automatically mobile friendly. An exception to this is if you have too many images in places where it should be a different element.

  • @EddieQuezada
    @EddieQuezada ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos

  • @tcart2955
    @tcart2955 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know how do you add a popup in the header of google sites and connect it to Flowdesk?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pop-ups are not aloud inside of Google sites.

  • @lazaroramalho7492
    @lazaroramalho7492 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I've been looking on youtube for a long time how to put buttons with delay on google sites and I can't find it anywhere, could you answer me how I do this? how to put buttons with delay and how to hide the commands of embedded youtube videos? If you can answer me I would appreciate it.

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll have to create html buttons with javascript. Here is an example I found on Stackoverflow - stackoverflow.com/questions/62250087/i-want-to-click-buttons-one-by-one-and-add-delay-how-to-add-delay
      For TH-cam videos - My question is why?
      Here is a site that covers it: www.cincopa.com/blog/how-to-embed-youtube-videos-without-showing-controls/
      I have not tried either method, but you are free to give them a go and let me know if they work. Another solution is try ChatGPT to write a code for you.

  • @allin1marketingsolutions770
    @allin1marketingsolutions770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!! How do you add reviews to your google site?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      The easiest way to show reviews is to use elfsight. You can also create something yourself using Google Business Profile API.

    • @allin1marketingsolutions770
      @allin1marketingsolutions770 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings elfsight doesn't work. Can you direct me the right way for Google Business Profile API?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allin1marketingsolutions770 Here is a post on stack overflow about it.
      stackoverflow.com/questions/43886124/api-to-get-all-the-reviews-and-rating-from-google-for-business
      Here is the API information from google. developers.google.com/my-business/content/review-data#list_all_reviews

    • @allin1marketingsolutions770
      @allin1marketingsolutions770 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT😊

  • @agyiekunyan4726
    @agyiekunyan4726 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there, I want to see a video on how to create a footer with all we see in footers.? thank you

  • @azyt
    @azyt ปีที่แล้ว

    how did you create the custom navigation bar? the video didn't explain

  • @Haven_Hue
    @Haven_Hue 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank u

  • @infodalilak888
    @infodalilak888 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to set a successful conversion on Google Site in Google Ads?

  • @natalyosio9608
    @natalyosio9608 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! How did you add the fields to fill for subscribing?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Use the embed element to embed code from subscription service providers like mailchimp or flodesk.

    • @natalyosio9608
      @natalyosio9608 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shedesignsthings awesome! Thanks!

    • @natalyosio9608
      @natalyosio9608 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shedesignsthings What if instead of subscribing I want a contact form (without using google forms)?

  • @KanadMehta
    @KanadMehta ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, can we have a floating chat widget, currently chat panel need to have dedicated fixed space

  • @angelocuyson
    @angelocuyson ปีที่แล้ว

    how can I remove the scroll bar when resizing it to mobile preview

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a video on removing the scrollbars on my channel - th-cam.com/video/q5a0zdxBi6k/w-d-xo.html

  • @yuserxyz
    @yuserxyz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im here for the newsletter thingy couldn’t figure it out 😢

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you give a little more detail?

  • @mirthanatividadortizrobles1203
    @mirthanatividadortizrobles1203 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Do you know how to add pop ups on google sites? Thanks!

  • @VictoriaCosta-hn3mb
    @VictoriaCosta-hn3mb ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a little confused on how to actually create a custom navigation bar

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can create a custom navigation bar by using the text and collapse text feature or by creating a navigation in HTML and CSS. :) I can make a short video explaining this if you need.

    • @fonsavan
      @fonsavan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shedesignsthings please do make a video when you have some time. tried to figure it out on my own but 😵‍💫 thank you!

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fonsavan Thank you for reminding me! I did create a video on this and I will post it sometime this week.

    • @fonsavan
      @fonsavan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shedesignsthings thank you!!

    • @claudydesigns
      @claudydesigns 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES, I WANT TO KNOW TO !! PLEASE!!!@@shedesignsthings

  • @Syed2
    @Syed2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can we make Digital Business Card by Google Site?

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure! Much like a link in bio page - the concept is the same. However, features like NFC Tag would need to be created separately.

    • @Syed2
      @Syed2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shedesignsthings I mean Clickable Links in Digital Business Card, i don't understand feature of NFC Tag. Kindly explain it in any video.

  • @Maquixtia
    @Maquixtia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Do you have a video to make the google site multilingual ? Thanks.

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do not. This is because you would need to rebuild the site in the language that you would like. This is common practice for large scale companies, but for smaller businesses this would not work. If a person is using chrome they may be able to have the page translated into the language they prefer, but it is not a built in feature.

    • @Maquixtia
      @Maquixtia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shedesignsthings Thanks. Now I understand.

  • @canthacan
    @canthacan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    08:18 - Hide your pages and create a custom navigation bar
    it didin't work. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends on what type of navigation you're looking to have. You can link any page to a button, element (image) or text. This is how you can create a custom navigation without adding embed code.

  • @profaccount1639
    @profaccount1639 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Google Sites IS NOT supported by Google ADS !!!

    • @shedesignsthings
      @shedesignsthings  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Duh. No one said it was lmao 🤣