Google website hosting
Did you know that you could create a website and host it with Google? That’s right, we could have been hosting our website with Google.
What is Google website hosting?
If you have a Google account, you can set up your own site with Google. That’s right. You can even have your domain name point to the site.
So, what is it? Google provides a do it yourself system which allows you to create an unknown number of sites (I have 5 private sites). You can pick out some simple designs and templates, add logos, etc. One of the cooler things about it is that you can add Google Gadgets to it. So, you don’t have to program anything. Plus, there are hundreds of Google Gadgets to add to your site.
How do I create my Google website?
There are a couple of ways to get to it. If you’re starting out, just visit the link http://www.google.com/sites. Here, you can sign up to create your site. Once you’ve signed up, you can use iGoogle to get to it later. If you are already signed up with Google, go to your iGoogle page, http://www.igoogle.com. Look in the top navigation for the link called “Sites”. If you don’t see it immediately, click on the “More” drop-down to find the link “Sites”. If you still can’t find it, click on the “Even More” link to find it.
How do I point my domain name to my Google site?
- First, log into iGoogle and browse to your site using the sites link in the top navigation.
- Look in the top right hand side of your site for the More Actions button, click on it and choose “Manage site”
- In the left hand menu, click on “Web Address”
- Follow the instructions to add your website address, that’s it!
