tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76413468629541636092024-03-02T07:50:22.448-08:00Google Sites Web Design NewsGoogle Sites news for designers and developers. Learn how to create professional websites watch video tutorials, explore resources, and view Google Sites examples. Get Sites tips for your small business website or your company intranet. Get help and support for Google Sites or just read the latest news from the Google Workspace updates blog for Sites.Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-38058830380310502292023-06-04T01:20:00.001-07:002023-06-04T01:20:22.884-07:00New Google Sites Templates for 2023<p>So, it might have been several years since I've made a new post on this blog, but that doesn't mean that I've stopped working on Google Sites. This month specifically I have poured hours into designing <a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates">premium Google Sites templates</a> that go above and beyond the standard offering of <a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates">Free Google Sites templates</a>. I've enjoyed crafting these themes, utilizing all the new tools available to me on the platform. </p><p>Here are some quick screenshots, but if you want to explore<a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates"> the full templates, come on over to my website. </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1210" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazQgrchgRPZDQoUWV6wn4t0EqTxmewehyL_UdjiEKCg-1_bpppfuqRCZ7p0-LFoTR0P0T98v5wfSDOqoHRH_rPRe5O6K4zPbcEDZgHop11AKVYuuw7P2Cx4mzWQ1TrIHEJXI4r2CgzFPD4CL3LO8i8QRK7CzJvUaan8l-e_J9Mbtz4F34WUYVBFSO/w640-h318/beautiful-start-sites-template-theme.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1210" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhpbK8tYRor3oypVw5inm9b-AkX9FktQpJMbzazT2IdiZTtQ7MakCLNvEL1yVC0fHye1dwKLUWqDxlNF39jjO9ZGOBU0A2y0xmjt8U7xC54Mw5szmRNn6Vkq8Nu4ET8xLPi3IpAxLrXYtGRMC8QHoP64zqzOr8oQHwQRPh50SKkUvMuIADmdWfuvKi/w640-h318/cameron-smith-artist-template.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1210" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6IoEyl68x3y73SvjHHg8dJcOcUWqs8Frk1ng318U6HWeATubkEPlRQliXZneGtsjcJf6KJ3XWcXjsniCa5OlAydM2GlY9RWdUKx7ump0bzi6ckR7FSMe2vkYIZZzdiloRjOZOj9EKdXrtYjN419xvcXqhJnf3zPR9Rp7KIepAdrRDdgn1s0xDjUZ/w640-h318/dittulio-financial-google-sties-template-02.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1210" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhwUYiwbrV09dzu0LG3qtbVdlB4PWjB6FlYh5yfYzPlpPpJpa6xPOOIdqn6TP99eHod7AySp8fjUUvFCxQZIsxypcjqT1-L5pTLEB44n0kvISB2mUDzGGZKwJqsYrkyKkfohoGruOcjqk4Prgp4AbUBHdiOSk5r_cIcTnpzRFJlZcc8Z5i9IUdEu1/w640-h318/ecostart-foundation-google-sites-template-01.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1210" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdbKOG-hR7PdXJBj03ynpQ-TAkkrehvxQsUosE-bNUgMmL3dYtxd0so_xOAvLN5-Yex27s9LOEI4naSUsIDCwVYeitMQE6CC6OWVP0xMn_W0o8ldBxzgV7sgly4ky_FhX7N1ORTO3NIGy7Bt2kJttb2YRHCv9FEbefx0EPJBbSKv3WsAx4aZrE-c-/w640-h318/lorem-sample-demo.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-60421536209502307022019-04-11T23:09:00.001-07:002023-11-25T00:18:31.706-08:00Future of Google Sites - 9 New Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here are some of the key take aways from the Google Next 2019 Session on Google Sites: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XpTDj7UXPI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XpTDj7UXPI</a></div>
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<li><b>Site Migration - </b>We can expect incremental improvement to the migration tool as new features become available.</li>
<li><b>Image Carousel / Slideshow - </b>It seems like they are poised to release this feature, which many have clamored for. It is an in-page gadget and looks to be paginated with buttons. We didn't see arrows or the settings menu.</li>
<li><b>Cloud Search - </b>Presumably coming soon, this search bar was added in the content area, but can go anywhere on the site. It searches Drive, Sites, and even Gmail!</li>
<li><b>Use Cases - </b>The Google Sites team will focus most on intranets and corporate team sites. It should be optimized for enterprise.</li>
<li><b>New Dashboards - </b>We saw both a sneak peak of the unified Sites dashboard and an admin dashboard for Classic Sites usage, which will help them evaluate which Sites to migrate.</li>
<li><b>Style Customization - </b>Text customization, better branding options, collapsible text and the aforementioned carousel. We will get more control on New Sites soon.</li>
<li><b><a href="https://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/google-sites-templates" target="_blank">Template Gallery</a> - </b>Seeded with a few examples from the Sites team, this gallery will also allow you to publish templates for your domain.</li>
<li><b>Better Collaboration - </b>Informed publishing, site revision and page revision history. Also editor commenting. Sites will become more like Google Docs in this capacity.</li>
<li><b>Freshness - </b>Certain provisions for denoting the freshness and how current content is with a Site Badge with contact option.</li>
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<br />Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-70209733425248570342019-04-10T02:50:00.002-07:002019-04-10T02:50:25.929-07:00Google Next 2019 Breakout Session - Future of Google SitesLooking forward to this session:<br /><br />Websites are a vital tool for sharing information within and across teams. We’ve spent the past 6 months talking to customers and determining what comes next for Google Sites. Join us as we give an inside look into how we plan to meet our most demanding customer needs with exciting new features. Whether you have never built a site before, you’re an experienced classic Sites user, or you’re Sites’ biggest fan - you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how Sites can be useful to your organization now and in the future.Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-81061393157541997022019-03-14T01:00:00.001-07:002019-03-14T01:00:17.703-07:00Updated Google Sites Roadmap - 5 Things You Need to KnowThis post is a little belated, but nonetheless important. The updated Google Sites roadmap presented on the G Suite Updates blog presents 5 items we need to discuss. Let's dive in.<br />
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<b>1. Classic Google Sites will go down</b> - This action is slated for late 2021.<br />
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<b>2. Enterprise Features coming soon </b>- The slow pace of Google Sites upgrades and feature roll-outs has been a concern. However, all your old favorites and some new plug-ins will likely come our way. The Table of Contents gadget has already been rolled out as promised.<br />
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https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2019/02/table-of-contents-sites.html<br />
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<b>3. More Design Control -</b> A big complaint was the simplicity of New Sites. This is being addressed and fine-tuning your Google Sites theme will be forthcoming.<br />
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<b>4. Better Back End Support </b>- The infrastructure to build large intranets is being improved, edit and publishing help, including back up support.<br />
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<b>5. It's Time to Get Started </b>- Get a jump on your project now. Become familiar with New Google Sites and start migrating the smaller team sites now.Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-47773322006999859732019-01-07T01:24:00.000-08:002019-01-07T01:24:00.200-08:00Google Sites Specialist Produced Intranet Concept Sample<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As a Google Sites specialist it is important to hone your skills once and while. Designing a sample Google Sites, like this intranet concept, allows us to freely express our creativity. So enjoy this sample and <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/" target="_blank">contact us if you need a Google Sites specialist for your next project.</a></div>
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<br />Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-68222747778386247362018-08-01T23:59:00.001-07:002018-08-01T23:59:04.077-07:00New Google Plus Communities IntegrationFor the first time you can actually embed a Google + environment, stream with posting capability into a website. They have made it super easy to do in the New Google Sites using the Embed URL tool. Before, it seemed that Google was intent on having most Google + content locked down in the platform with no export options. The security around Communities in particular seemed to be an obstacle.<br />
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Anyways, now things are different. Sites and Google Plus have a new relationship and interaction within intranets is much better because of it. Check out the post from Google and their Support Documentation:<br />
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We’re making it easier to embed Google+ streams in the new Google Sites. This feature is a top request from users who want to create more interactive and engaging sites. The launch will help you:<br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 16px 0px; padding: 0px 48px;">
<li style="line-height: 32px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b>Increase the social aspect of sites. </b>Users can see all the posts, photos, comments, and other content that they’d see with the full G+ experience. </li>
<li style="line-height: 32px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b>Enable free-flowing communication. </b>Users can add comments, +1s, and more to the G+ content directly from the site. </li>
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<br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><b style="display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 24px;">How embedded G+ streams work </b><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" />You can embed many types of G+ post streams in your Google Sites pages. Specifically, you can embed a top-level community page, a community category page, a collection page, a search results page, or a G+ profile. Formatting of the G+ embed will automatically adjust to the width you set. Once it’s embedded, users can interact with posts just as they can on the full G+ experience. <br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" />Permissions to see and interact with the stream are determined by whether users can see the content in G+. So if you embed from a private G+ community, only members of that community will be able to see the content on the site.<br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /><br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" />See our Help Center for more details on <a href="https://support.google.com/sites/answer/90569" style="color: #4184f3; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">how to embed G+ streams in Google Sites</a>.<br style="content: " "; display: block; padding: 4px;" /></div>
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<li style="margin: 4px 0px 4px 20px;">Open a site in <a href="https://sites.google.com/new" style="color: #7759ae; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">new Google Sites</a>.</li>
<li style="margin: 4px 0px 4px 20px;">At the right, click Embed.</li>
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Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-92073481226294409532018-04-11T16:40:00.001-07:002018-04-11T16:40:15.638-07:00NEW Convert your site to the new Google SitesThis statement, followed by "Try it now" is appearing for some Google Sites users.<br />
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The Classic Google Sites to New Google Sites conversion tool is far from perfect. If you need help converting your site and having it appear as a beautiful, on brand, cohesive intranet solution, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1160824715"></span>contact us<span id="goog_1160824716"></span></a>.<br />
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Also, just a sidebar here, there is the new ability to add URLs to the Google Sites navigation. So your navigation can point, not only to internal pages within the site, but to other websites, or other Google Sites with different permissions. This is a nice solution for page-level permissions as it is currently lacking from New Sites.<br />
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Thanks!Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-70291256730560634882018-03-27T21:01:00.002-07:002018-03-27T21:01:33.645-07:00New Google Sites for Schools<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Just sharing some fun New Google Sites we are making for various school districts. </div>
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<br />Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-41900410664775844072018-01-03T03:23:00.001-08:002018-01-03T03:23:22.133-08:00New Google Sites Gadgets Tour - Embed HTML, CSS, Javascript<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zAIhI2UvW10" width="480"></iframe>Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-30424322598001099952017-11-28T17:53:00.000-08:002017-11-28T17:53:14.541-08:00Universal Footer and Deeper Top Navigation on New Google SitesNew Google Sites continues to receive regular, monthly updates that bring it closer with the Classic Sites feature set. Therefore, this makes it more viable as a replacement for Classic Sites, scheduled to sunset sometime next year. Let's look at these changes and their effect for intranet builders like myself.<div>
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You can choose not the display the footer on certain pages if you wish. It also comes with a "Small" font size to accommodate all the fine print at the bottom of your site.</div>
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The results of these features is a much better platform to build larger sites. Stay tuned for more updates as they come.</div>
Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-16692045004026852502017-09-21T18:03:00.000-07:002017-09-21T18:03:06.741-07:00New Sites Features for Better IntranetsJust a quick update on two new features to the New Google Sites!<br />
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Just use "insert URL" to iframe in content from a website if it is available and secure to do so.<br />
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It just popped up. The search icon appears in the top right beside your navigation links. Once clicked, it artfully swipes to reveal a larger search bar.Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-59406135858095808282017-08-21T21:59:00.001-07:002017-08-21T21:59:36.131-07:00Custom Domain Mapping - How to Setup New Sites Web AddressIt looks like very soon G Suite Admins will be able to setup a custom web address domain for their New Google Sites. According to Google's blog post earlier today, it should be done through the admin counsel and be very similar to the Classic Sites process.<br />
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<li>Include your site's current URL extension, for example, sites.google.com/example.com/newsite , the extension would be newsite</li>
<li>Select a subdomain of a domain or domain alias in your G Suite.</li>
<li>Complete and then handle the DNS Records modications through your domain registrar</li>
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Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7641346862954163609.post-81437980159101322002017-07-12T09:18:00.000-07:002017-07-12T09:19:59.309-07:00New Google Sites Design Examples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi All - Kirksville Web Design has been producing quite a few New Google Sites for its clients. Check out some excellent New Google Sites examples for design inspiration.</div>
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As Google Sites experts and designers, we would love to see this. Check out the Google Sites we've designed thus far to see what is possible: <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/new-google-sites">http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/new-google-sites</a> and <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites-intranet/intranet-samples">http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites-intranet/intranet-samples</a></div>
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Google Next 2017 and a flurry of updates to Google Suite have provided some new discoveries concerning Google Sites. We all know the transition is here from Classic to New Sites, but the vision and roadmap have no been as clear. Will the New Google Sites become the product for the corporate portal, hub and team site? New evidence suggests the answer is yes. Here's why...<br /><br /><br /><b>Recent Discoveries:</b></div>
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<i>Work hacks from G Suite: a new corporate training regimen (no weights required)</i><a href="https://blog.google/products/g-suite/work-hacks-g-suite-new-corporate-training-regimen-no-weights-required/">https://blog.google/products/g-suite/work-hacks-g-suite-new-corporate-training-regimen-no-weights-required/</a><br /><br />This article, published on March 23, 2017, makes a strong case for New Sites as a viable employee handbook, onboarding hub, training center, etc. They even made this cute little gif for us. Obviously team drives create a central place within Google Drive for teams to collaborate and share files. Those pop-in nice and easy within a Google Site. </div>
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They also noted the responsiveness of New Sites for intranets, saying to check it out on mobile, find your materials on the go. The biggest selling point here is the inter-connectivity. You don't have to look outside Google Suite to get this up and running.</div>
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It is nice to see some confidence placed into Sites, which is benefiting nicely from all the upgrades to Drive. Then you have Calendars and Forms, which can also live and breath in Sites, making it into an appealing hub indeed.<br /></div>
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Simplify the onboarding process by creating a central training website. New employees often get lost in large or distributed companies, which is why most turnover occurs within the first few months of employment. Create a Sites webpage with all your onboarding and training resources so they can quickly get up to speed and easily find important reference materials in one place.</div>
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Google Sites is getting more recognition, more promotion as a platform to bring things together. It has done this in the past, but New Sites has more of the spotlight since more capabilities are being added on a regular basis and the gap between Sites and Drive narrows.<br />
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It's coming together, my new Kirksville Web Design website built entirely on the New Google Sites engine. I'm building my faith that this will be worth investing in. Obviously the sites look great and are quick and easy to build, but the limitations and lacking features make it difficult for these "sandbox sites" to come to life. </div>
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I look forward to the big reveal with you all, and right now I'm doing my part to get ready for when public web address mapping comes out. Google Sites SEO will be a major concern with the New Google Sites though. </div>
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Just so you all know, I'm also building a fair share of <a href="http://www.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">Squarespace</a> sites right now. At first I was only building Squarespace sites for Ecommerce, but now it has garnered more of my attention until New Sites is ready for prime time. I simply can't wait and twiddle my thumbs as a freelancer. Don't get me wrong, Classic Sites is still excellent for intranets, but Squarespace is my transitional platform and something worthy of diversification. </div>
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Obviously permissions is an important part of Google Sites. You may want to share you site with the whole world or just a small group of associates. Contact groups are nice to share to as well, since that group can be flexible and change.</div>
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Google has said and it is still the case, that New Google Sites is very basic, only capable of small project sites. Therefore, your large intranets, your functional hubs, your wikis, those just aren't ready to be built in the New Sites. Right now, you can only build pages in two levels. Page & Subpage. Navigation is limited to say the least. Again, this is a major roadblock to large sites. Also, many gadgets just aren't available yet, so if you want extra functions outside G Suite or Awesome Tables, you'll have to wait.</div>
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So, I know you might be anxious and concerned about your Google Site, but we have two years to transition. New Sites will be receiving the development it needs to bring it up to speed with Classic Sites. Most of us will want to hang tight, keep using Classic Sites and when the time is right, migrate using the tool forthcoming.</div>
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Here is the letter that was sent out for your edification:<br /><i><br />Five months ago, we <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/Rh9QSQ4qVAB5R89U9H14dgnwchrHWraVuqqBke4jVKuOfuUHe-bI_PI9ViiXT_JQ1Myxsw0yIwhAg9DVgpHhptlgUwsQNMALma9DOQqi1UAUOJ0QAFeKQ0B3cszU">introduced</a> a new version of Google Sites to our G Suite customers through an Early Adopter Program (EAP). Thanks to their feedback, we’ll begin rolling out new Sites to all G Suite customers on the <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/piw-M4QUMywl-Tg43Nt0GIZN6XjGsvex4KmISSWVF9IkmBnt42kITYRrq6-UUFUZpKUH_gsVV4wkvg==">Rapid Release track</a> on November 9, 2016. <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/piw-M4QUMywl-Tg43Nt0GIZN6XjGsvex4KmISSWVF9IkmBnt42kITYRrq6-UUFUZpKUH_gsVV4wkvg==">Scheduled Release</a> will follow 2 weeks later. Please read this email carefully, as you might need to take action to ensure that new Sites works in your organization.<br /><br /><b>What will happen to the previously existing, classic version of Sites?</b><br />Classic Sites will continue to exist in parallel with new Sites as we add capabilities that are similar to those found in classic Sites. Classic Sites and the sites created with it will continue to follow the Sites-specific settings in the Google Admin console at Apps > G Suite > Sites.<br /><br /><b>Please note:</b><br />In 2017, we’ll provide and recommend options to migrate your sites from classic Sites to new Sites.<br /><br />Beginning in 2018, we’ll send a timeline and instructions regarding the gradual process to shut down classic Sites. The specific date for the shutdown of classic Sites has yet to be set, but we’ll inform you at least one year in advance of the shutdown.<br /><br /><b>Will new Sites be On or Off by default when it’s released?</b><br />New Sites will be On by default when it’s released. It’s important to note, however, that your users will not be able to create or edit sites in new Sites unless you have both <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/FGR1CfUMY3k3SB3TLRfVyuJMX3EXs_LvpmTU1ltyio7iI7TNrdwKnUKmM5b69t7oNpfiMDaYesyufpQ=">Google Drive</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/C4lkWx-GLVK3-c1P7pVkkueDqHgopI_tcG-XOZBFotuhjNniJTMSm6jBJ2RkK87p99tg6a0xXbHc">Sites</a>turned On.<br /><br /><b>How can I turn off new Sites after it’s released?</b><br />To turn off new Sites in your organization, you can do any one of the following options:<br /><br />In the Admin console, go to Apps > G Suite > Sites > New Sites and select Users at my domain cannot create and edit sites.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/C4lkWx-GLVK3-c1P7pVkkueDqHgopI_tcG-XOZBFotuhjNniJTMSm6jBJ2RkK87p99tg6a0xXbHc">Turn off Sites entirely</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/FGR1CfUMY3k3SB3TLRfVyuJMX3EXs_LvpmTU1ltyio7iI7TNrdwKnUKmM5b69t7oNpfiMDaYesyufpQ=">Turn off Drive entirely</a>.<br /><br />Important note for EAP participants: If you’re currently taking part in the EAP but do not have classic Sites enabled for your organization, you’ll need to <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/C4lkWx-GLVK3-c1P7pVkkueDqHgopI_tcG-XOZBFotuhjNniJTMSm6jBJ2RkK87p99tg6a0xXbHc">turn on classic Sites</a> if you want to continue using new Sites after its release on November 9.<br /><br /><b>How will I change the privacy and sharing settings for new Sites?</b><br />New Sites will follow the Drive sharing settings in the Admin console (located at Apps > G Suite > Drive). It will not follow the classic Sites sharing settings (located at Apps > G Suite > Sites). If you allow users to publish Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files on the web, they’ll also be able to publish sites created in new Sites on the web. If necessary, please make any changes to your <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/Cs93-mxu110Xg2sc1LS6Qwjm20vC6fR3GpWSEujJlLI_uK7sOzQSatXfWXd6_zjxaMpgdURGJ3nJ">Drive sharing settings</a> prior to the new Sites release on November 9.<br /><br />Thanks for being part of the journey that led us to new Sites. We're constantly working on our technology so that it improves and grows with your team.<br /><br />Check out the <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/y1ap0fFvA_Av7BhwkSo9EU_iuWyaQpl8Mb_Bq87QBLSBwcMvYmhgE0-_iSItyBMFrc3e0Uw=">G Suite Updates Blog</a> on November 9 to learn more about this launch. If you have any questions, please contact <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/rPWPW0KbEdT3DDq-nsZ2S9rnu0ofb2FOqv277B1o-O99ZmLEMbw5NuGnAKya2MY3JhWXl82eeH5smQw=">Google Support</a> or visit the <a href="https://www.google.com/appserve/mkt/p/GwBzJUSoPFFLq0ZUfR3-oyK9_mGx4wSJw5wKOF84pVA18MMw3aDqHaOWYruG8GvNcQDlNwGnqRS4VnS_RXc=">Sites Help Center</a>.</i></div>
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The New Google Sites is beginning an early adopter, beta like stage. Get information from us on what's new. What is the difference between these two products? Should you choose to make a Google Site in the Classic or New mode?<br />
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<a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites-news/thenewgooglesites-betatestingearlyadoption" target="_blank">View the full news article</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/classic-google-sites-new-google-sites" target="_blank">View the side by side comparison</a><br />
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We have been designing many Google Sites these past few months. <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/" target="_blank">Kirksville Web Design</a> has a new initiative to always use the responsive web design feature of Google Sites, known as the "Automatically adjust to Mobile" feature. This results in a few design limitations, but a lot of benefits for web property owners, including SEO page rank points. </div>
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As you may know, you have two backgrounds to play with in Google Sites: 1) Background Image and 2) Background Wrapper Image. The wrapper image has a higher z-index, meaning it is layer on top of the background image. You also have background color at your disposal.</div>
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We've been designing for a lot of schools lately, which is wonderful. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uHvUw_F15Rzr2fAvT2a7TuFq8m-ycYxigihXL0ILxD0/edit" target="_blank">We have a bunch of samples here in this Google Doc. All Google Sites.</a></div>
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<i>What ever happened to Google Sites? With new template designs and a new CMS interface, the potential reach of Google Sites could be huge.<br /><br />By removing a lot of the hurdles and costs associated with creating a small business or personal website, Google Sites would be in a really strong position to very quickly become the go-to place for SMEs and individuals who require a new website.<br /></i></div>
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Explore 5 Unique Google Sites designed and developed for schools. <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/google-sites/education">We promote Google Sites for Edu on our website too.</a> Enjoy these Google Sites examples for your inspiration. </div>
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This was impossible unless you moved your Google Site off of Google Apps completely and into the free Google Sites/Gmail world. You lose the security, extra hosting space, and other benefits.</div>
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Google has produced a Mobile Friendly Test where Google will Analyze your site and determine if it is "mobile friendly" or not. This is somewhat subjective in the age now of Phablets (tablet sized phones) and ever increasing screen sizes (think iPhone 6 plus).<br />
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<b>Two Approaches</b><br />
1. Design for Google Sites Automatic Mobile Adjustment (located in Settings > General > Adjust Site for Mobile)<br />
Example: <a href="http://www.sitestemplate.net/business-templates">http://www.sitestemplate.net/business-templates</a> (see Mobile Ready Material Design template)<br />
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The only way for a Google Site to "pass" the Mobile Friendly test is with this approach. However, the test does not care about how things actually look on your site. All it notices to whether you have the "Automatically adjust" setting on. Be Careful! Sometimes this can make your site look much worse on a mobile phone.<br />
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Example: <a href="http://www.kirksvillewebdesign.com/">www.kirksvillewebdesign.com</a><br />
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Sometimes you are better off using big clear text, images and buttons. The Site will scale to the device and maintain the full website look & feel. I've been to websites where I hate their mobile site and just want to view the real deal.<br />
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We made a new Google Sites template based on Google's Material Design. It is available here for purchase:<br />
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It is no mystery that Google Inc. has a <a href="http://www.google.com/design/spec/material-design/introduction.html" target="_blank">new material design direction</a>. The first revised icon I noticed was Google Maps, but now Google Sites, my favorite application has received some love.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google Material Design Example - Could this be an upcoming Sites UX?</td></tr>
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What can we glean from this new treatment? This is really a game of comparison. Take a look at the old Google Sites icon below.<br />
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The first thing I noticed is a full browser experience. Web building platforms like Squarespace has been flaunting this for years. A contemporary, full width, ultimately response experience. Could this be the new future of Google Sites? Obviously there is a lot of speculation that can be done.<br />
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I can't wait for the <a href="https://www.google.com/work/apps/business/products/sites/" target="_blank">Google Apps for Work site</a> to be refreshed and maybe we'll learn even more.<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Google Sites Icon used to be this.</td></tr>
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<br />Kyle Horsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02802359135674592258noreply@blogger.com0