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Google Sites: Information

New Google Sites, 2019. Be aware that different versions of Google Sites will vary in appearance and functionality. Access Google Sites at sites.google.com. Full Guide: View/Download This software is supported by Instructional Technologies.

Description: Free website builder

Usage: Create basic websites and portfolios

Available locations: Any web browser
Access: Free with PLU ePass at sites.google.com

Help: (253) 535-7525, itech@plu.edu, or visit the Help Desk in Mortvedt Library

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The new version of Google Sites is a free, user-friendly website creator that doesn’t require advanced web design skills to use. Google Sites is a great resource for building professional portfolios.

New Features & Changes from Classic Google Sites

Listed below are a few major differences between Classic and New Google Sites:

Sharing: Sites can be shared for collaboration.
Saving: In Classic, changes needed to be saved manually with the SAVE button. In New, changes are saved automatically.
Publishing: Classic sites were always live sites, in which saved changes would be automatically reflected. New Sites need to be published in order for other users to access them.
The Readability Adjustment: This feature was added in New Sites to aid in readability and applies to background images.
Mobile Compatibility: built-in mobile compatibility allows creators to preview the way their site will look on mobile devices.

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