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Google Sites
Build your own websites and internal project hubs quickly without code by simple and using easy-to-learn tools. Make the site public or restrict access to a set of users.
Benefits and Features
- Easy to use: easily create web sites without programming or design skills.
- Mobile : automatically designs sites for mobile device viewing.
- Integrate with Google: easily embed google forms, sheets, charts, docs, maps, calendar, video, presentations, etc.
- Collaborate: collaborate in real time co-editing and the same powerful sharing controls you're used to in Drive and Docs. Great for department intranets and team or research sites.
- Advanced features: embed JavaScript or HTML widgets, revert to previous versions (version control), image carousel.
- Stay secure : Google provides a secure environment and robust access controls. UCSC enhances Google account security by Single Sign On (SSO) and multi-factor authentication.
Eligibility
Staff, Faculty, Students
Cost
No additional cost.
Policy
Accessibility
General information on using Google Sites with assistive technologies can be found on Google’s Use Google Sites with a screen reader page- Website editors are responsible for creating accessible websites.
- Content can be made out to be accessible by following web accessibility standards.
- UC offers a robust set of training and tools to meet campus policy.
Privacy
Google Sites enables users to decide who may view their websites. You can:
- Make your site public, allowing anyone to view it.
- Allow specific individuals to view it.
- Allow specific individuals to both view and edit it.