Google Sites has standard Page Templates and supports Custom Page Templates.
Standard Templates
- Web Page - the basic page that is typically used.
- Announcements - To create a blog-like listing (but visitors can't comment).
- The template is a main page - the top is editable, and postings appear below. View example.
- The 'New Post' button creates a subpage that is edited in standard manner.
- A 'Recent Posts' gadget is used to embed summary info into other pages. View gadget example.
- File Cabinet - A framework for sharing files on your website. View example.
- A 'Recent files' gadget is also available.
- Recommendation: use Google Drive for managing files, and skip this capability.
- Embed a Google Drive folder into a page.
- List - tool for creating and managing lists. View example.
- preconfigured formats: Action items, Issue lists, Unit Status, plus 'Create your own'.
- Field formats supported: checkbox, date, dropdown, text and URL.
- only site editors can edit list entries. A 'Recent list items' gadget is also available.
- Start Page - a page to hold personal gadgets. View example.
- Similar to Google's former start page.
- Relevant for personal private sites.
Custom Templates
Custom Templates can be created and edited as desired.
- A template can be created from any existing site page.
- A template can be edited and includes revisions.
Uses:
- prepare a personal standard for use on the site
- generating a nicely formatted newsletter
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