To unpublish your Google Site and take it offline, you need to access the publishing options within the Google Sites editor.
Steps to Unpublish Your Google Site
Unpublishing your site is a straightforward process. According to Google's guidance, you can quickly make your site unavailable to visitors.
Here's how:
- Open Your Site: Go to Google Sites and open the site you wish to unpublish in the editor.
- Locate the Publish Button: In the upper right corner of the editor, find the Publish button.
- Click the Drop-down Menu: Next to the Publish button, you will see a small drop-down arrow. Click this arrow to reveal a menu of publishing options.
- Select Unpublish: From the drop-down menu that appears, select the Unpublish option.
- Action: Clicking Unpublish will initiate the process of taking your site offline.
- Result: Your Google Site will no longer be viewable by the public at the web address you previously published it to.
This action effectively removes your site from its published web address, making it inaccessible to anyone browsing the internet. The site content remains saved in your Google Drive, allowing you to edit it further and potentially re-publish it later if you choose.
By following these simple steps, as detailed in the reference provided, you can quickly and easily unpublish your Google Site.