How to Use Page Creator

Google Page Creator allows Google members to create websites without having any knowledge of hypertext markup language (HTML) or cascading style sheets (CSS). The creator provides an easy-to-use interface. Websites can be up and running in as little as 10 minutes. Google Page Creator is a useful tool for novice web designers as well as experts because it allows custom HTML.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Log into your Google Pages account. Access the page creator by clicking on "Create a
   New Page" in the site manager.

2. Type in a title for your page and then click "Create and Edit".

3. Change the look for your page by clicking on "Change Look" in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Choose between all of the different templates that Google has to offer. Select one by clicking on it.

4. Change the layout of your page by clicking "Change Layout" in the top right-hand corner of the page next to "Change Look". Choose between one of the four Google layouts.

5. Edit your page by clicking inside of one of the boxes and editing it to your liking. To add an image, link, heading, or to change the font properties, use the toolbar above the editing screen and to the left. A box must be clicked on to add an image to it or to change the properties.

6. Click on "Add Gadget" in the bottom right-hand corner to add widgets such as games, to-do lists, horoscopes and videos to your site.

7. To add a custom layout or design, edit the HTML on your page by selecting the box where the HTML will be placed. All page HTML should be placed in the header. Click "Edit HTML" and then paste your custom HTML in the box and click "OK".

8. Click "Preview" to view how others will see your website. You can click this button whenever you'd like to view the progress on your page.

9. Click "Publish" when you are finished creating your website.

References

• About Google Page Creator