How to Build a Free Website on Google.Com

1. Go to Google's website by entering the URL 'http://sites.google.com' in your browser.

2. Click the blue 'Get Started' button on the 'Overview' page.

3. Log in with your Google account. If you do not have an account, signing up is free. Just follow the instructions and enter the information you will need to register.

4. Choose from the provided website templates. Clicking the link 'Browse the gallery for more' will bring up a window with more project templates. Select the template that is most fitting for your project.

5. Give your site a name by entering a name under the 'Name your Site' section.

6. Give your site a location by entering an URL under the 'Your site will be located at this URL' section. The URL must be unique and cannot conflict with an existing one. Your Google account name is allowed as a site location, but can only be used once.

7. Choose a theme if desired by expanding the 'Choose a theme' tab. A theme can give your site more visual style.

8. Enter the code provided under 'Please type the code shown' in the provided box to complete the set up process.

9. Click 'Create site' to submit your settings and be taken to your new website.

10. Begin adding and editing the website by clicking the 'Edit page' button at the upper right corner of the screen. This will start the editor and allow you to add content and make changes. Google sites makes it easy to add content to your site by providing clear menus and instructions.

11. Use the 'Insert' menu for modifying and inserting different media and information into the various sections of your page.

12. Click the 'Save' button at the upper right of the screen after making changes. When you do this, you will be able to view your changes as they will look to others when they visit your site.