Google Forms & Google Sites: How to Build Surveys & Websites with Ease
Hey there!
Google Forms and Google Sites are part of Google Workspace – and they make it super easy for your team to create surveys and websites without needing tech skills. Whether you’re in Dubai, Sharjah, Oman, or anywhere in the UAE, these tools can help your business look more professional, stay organized, and connect better with customers.
Let’s walk through what each tool does and how you can use them — the fun and easy way!
What is Google Forms?
Google Forms is a free online form and survey builder. Think of it like a digital version of a paper form — but smarter.
You can use it to collect:
- Customer feedback: Like “How was your experience?” after a meal or service
- Event registrations: Let people sign up for a seminar or workshop
- Polls & surveys: Ask simple questions to your team or customers
- Job applications: Collect resumes or pre-interview questions
With Google Forms, you can:
- Choose different question types (multiple choice, ratings, text boxes, etc.)
- Add your logo, images, or even videos
- View responses live and in graphs or charts
- Export answers to Google Sheets for easy tracking
It’s mobile-friendly, fast, and very easy to use — no tech skills needed!
How to Create a Google Form (Step-by-Step)
- Open Google Forms
Sign in to your Google account and start a blank form or choose a template. - Name Your Form
Give it a title like “Customer Feedback” or “Event Sign-Up”. - Add Questions
Click the + button, choose your question type, and type your questions.
You can move them around and even make some required. - Customize the Look
Add your brand colors, header images, and section breaks. - Share It
Send it by email, copy a link, or embed it on your website.
View Results
Watch responses come in live. You can even turn them into charts automatically!
What is Google Sites?
Google Sites is like a drag-and-drop website builder. You can use it to create a simple website — no code, no hassle.
Use it for things like:
- Business websites: Great for cafes, shops, consultants, and service providers
- Team portals: Share documents, announcements, or team updates internally
- Project hubs: Keep your team on track with shared timelines and files
With Google Sites, you can:
- Add text, images, videos, Google Maps, or calendars
- Choose from templates or build your layout from scratch
- Edit with your team in real-time
- Make mobile-friendly websites that look great on phones and tablets
How to Create a Google Site (Step-by-Step)
- Open Google Sites Start a blank site or choose a template.
- Name Your Site Add your business name or page title.
- Add Pages Like “Home,” “About Us,” “Contact,” or “Menu.” Click + to add new ones.
- Insert Content Choose from text, images, calendars, YouTube videos, or Google Docs.
- Customize Your Layout Move things around by dragging and dropping.
Real-Life Business Examples
Here’s how businesses in the UAE are using these tools:
- Dubai Restaurant: Uses Google Forms for quick customer feedback through a QR code on the table. The manager checks results in real time and improves service on the spot.
- Sharjah Real Estate Agent: Creates a Google Site to display properties, showing maps and contact forms so clients can browse and reach out anytime.
Oman School Club: Registers students via Google Forms and shares schedules or photos through a Google Site. Teachers update it themselves – no IT help needed.
Quick FAQ
Nope! Just a Google account and internet access.
Yes! Both Forms and Sites look great on phones and tablets.
Yes! If you have Google Workspace (like many businesses in the UAE), Forms and Sites are already included at no extra cost.
Absolutely. Multiple people can edit at the same time.
