Google Sites is a great product for making webpages. They can be very simple or quite complex. This is the one I made for class: https://sites.google.com/site/farahstechtips/ . It is simple and just shows a basic template for what I could do for an Infomediary site like the one outlined in the business model from the first assignment.
I actually use Google Sites for work. I have my own "tech support" site for my teachers. https://sites.google.com/a/fultonschools.org/farah-s-tech-notes/ I ask my teachers to fill out the form to request help and I try and post FAQ on the site.
Many of our teachers have teacher websites for their classes and I have encouraged most of them to use Gooogle Sites. I like it because it is easy, it allows them to embed a calendar, attach handouts and insert a picture or embed a photo album. The best part about Google Sites is that it is not software or OS dependant.
The downside of Google Sites is that it is limiting if you are a medium or large business or want something that would incorporate flash, java script, etc. It may be too simplistic for bigger businesses.
I agree it's great for Web novices who just want to post things in a reasonably good setting. Also, does not require local support for the site or servers. On the other hand, more knowledgeable developers sometimes find the features limiting. Still, these types of services are geting better all of the time.
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