New Google Sites vs WordPress

New Google Sites Features

• Easy to edit - Yes

• Blogging engine - No

• Photo gallery / slideshow - Yes

• Newsfeed (RSS) - No

• Media (images, videos, etc.) - Yes

• Customizable - Somewhat

• Add-on modules - No

• Help forums - Yes

• Page Load Speed - Fast

• Integrated Google Apps - Yes,  Built-in

• Secure - Yes, Built-in SSL

• Scalable - Yes

• Responsive design - Yes,  Built-in

• Search engine optimized - Yes

• E-commerce capability - Limited

• Development time - Fast

• Hosting costs - Free

• Themes - Limited

• Customization - Moderate

• Upgrade process - Built-in

WordPress Features

• Easy to edit - Somewhat

• Blogging engine - Yes

• Photo gallery / slideshow - Yes, requires 3rd party plugin

• Newsfeed (RSS) - Yes

• Media (images, videos, etc.) - Yes

• Customizable - Yes

• Add-on modules - Yes

• Help forums - Yes

• Page Load Speed - Slow

• Integrated Google Apps -  Yes, 3rd party plugin

• Secure - No

• Scalable - Yes

• Responsive design - Yes, 3rd party theme

• Search engine optimized - Yes, requires 3rd party plugin

• E-commerce capability -  Yes, requires 3rd party plugin

• Development time - Moderate

• Hosting costs - $15-50/month

• Themes - Plentiful via 3rd party 

• Customization - Robust,  requires 3rd party plugins and theme

• Upgrade process - Difficult

Ease of Use:

New Google Sites offers a simple and intuitive drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy for users to create basic websites without technical knowledge. It provides a straightforward way to add text, images, and other content elements.

Customization:

While Google Sites allows some customization options like choosing themes, colors, and fonts, the level of customization is somewhat limited. It offers fewer options for advanced design changes and custom coding.

Flexibility and Features:

Google Sites focuses on simplicity and ease of use but lacks some advanced features and functionality. It is suitable for standard websites, portfolios, or small business sites. Still, it may not meet the needs of more complex websites with extensive features or e-commerce capabilities.

Ownership and Hosting:

With Google Sites, your website is hosted on Google's servers and maintains the infrastructure, security, and updates for you.

Integration with other services:

Google Sites seamlessly integrates with other Google services like Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and more. It's easy to embed content from these services into your site.

Ease of Use:

WordPress has a steep learning curve but offers a more powerful and flexible platform but requires some familiarity with web design and content management systems.

Customization:

WordPress is highly customizable, offering thousands of themes and plugins that allow you to modify the design, layout, and functionality of your website. You can create custom themes, add custom code, and fully control the appearance and behavior of your site.

Flexibility and Features:

WordPress is a complex content management system (CMS) with many features. It supports blogs, portfolios, business websites, e-commerce stores, forums, membership sites, and more. Its extensive plugin ecosystem allows you to add almost any feature or functionality.

Ownership and Hosting:

WordPress is a self-hosted platform, which means you have complete control over your website's hosting environment.

Integration with other services:

WordPress has a large plugin ecosystem that allows integration with a wide range of services and platforms. You can connect your website with email marketing services, social media platforms, analytics tools, payment gateways, and other third-party services.