How to Create and Embed a Google Form on Google Sites

Google Forms is a powerful tool for collecting data, conducting surveys, and managing event registrations. For nonprofits, it can be especially useful for volunteer signups, donation tracking, event RSVPs, and gathering community feedback. If you have a Google Site, embedding a form allows visitors to submit responses directly from your website. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a Google Form and embedding it on a Google Site.

Step 1: Create the Google Form

1. Access Google Forms:

   • Go to Google Forms.

   • Click the Blank form or choose a template.

2. Customize Your Form:

   • Click Untitled form to give it a name.

   • Add form fields by clicking the + (Add question) button.

   • Choose different question types such as multiple-choice, short answer, dropdowns, and more.

   • Enable required fields by toggling the Required switch at the bottom of each question.

3. Adjust Form Settings:

   • Click the Settings tab (gear icon) in the top-right.

   • Configure options like Collect email addresses, Restrict to specific users, or Enable responses editing as needed.

   • Click Save when done.

Step 2: Move the Form to a Shared Drive (Optional)

If you want others in your organization to edit or view responses:

1. In Google Drive, locate your form.

2. Drag it into a Shared Drive where your team has access.

3. Ensure permissions are set correctly by right-clicking the form, selecting Share, and adjusting access levels (Viewer, Editor, etc.).

Step 3: Embed the Google Form in Google Sites

1. Open Google Sites:

   • Go to Google Sites and open your website.

   • Click Edit site (pencil icon) to enter editing mode.

2. Insert the Google Form:

   • Click the Insert tab on the right panel.

   • Scroll down and select Forms.

   • Choose the Google Form you created.

   • Click Insert to add it to the page.

3. Adjust the Form’s Appearance:

   • Resize the form by dragging the corners.

   • Use the Settings (gear icon) above the embedded form to adjust display options.

4. Publish the Site:

   • Click Publish in the top-right corner.

   • Confirm or update the website’s URL if needed.

   • Click Publish again to make changes live.