I've been testing the use of Google Sites as an alternative for hosting for my English language learning site. If successful I'll cancel my hosting and move there, but right now it is a test to learn what can and can't be done with a free Google site.
First I read that affiliate links are not allowed however Google Adsense ads are permitted so that doesn't really bother me. I'm sure I'll get a few clicks on ads.
The next problem is that there is no ability to use PHP and mysql. That doesn't really surprise me since since I can't think of any free site that would allow that.
The thing that surprised me the most is that Iframes and javascript are not allowed so I can't use my favorite javascript/fash combo audio players and game scripts unless I can figure out how to add them as Gadgets. That's still a little over my head right now.
As far as using audio files on a Google Sites website, I read about using the Google Reader flash embed code. I was surprised to see that it was accepted. Perhaps it allows scripts that are hosted by Google?
Anyway, at the moment I'm seeing if it will let me upload all my old-site audio files as attachments to later use with the Google Reader player. I suppose I could also store the files on Google Docs, but I want to try this way first.
As for the positive aspects, I like how it will automatically update a subpage list. When I select the option to add a subpage list, it asks me which page to show a subpage listing of. I can change the title of the list. As I add pages below the page I made the list for, the subpage list gets updated.
I really like that feature since one of the most annoying part of making a non-blog website is updating the page lists and menus.
If you are interested in Google Sites and other Google Apps services you might be interested in this book:
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