Hi,
Yes, Google Sites is entirely free of charge. The cost is in time and here are a few pointers for you...
Google Sites has a fairly simple user screen. I found it easiest to assemble the text I wanted to add in a word processor, then simply copy and paste it into Google Sites web editor.
Once the copy is pasted in, you can highlight it and choose the typefaces and sizes, etc.
Don't try to assemble your site in web software such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver...Google Sites will strip out all the coding anyway.
Google sites can't handle a link to an online payment system (e.g. Worldpay, Barclays EPDQ, or Paypal). You can have a Google Checkout, as I have, but it isn't easy to set up.
On the upside, there are two very useful tools you can choose. Google Analytics gives every detail of how many are visiting your site, where they came from, what they look at and for how long.
Google places lets you put in a further ad for nothing! See mine at
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Valley% ... a=N&tab=wl
In all, Google Sites is pretty good for a Freebie!
