About SafeSwitch

Hello, and welcome to SafeSwitch.

I'm an independent website designer and developer specialising in Google Sites. I started SafeSwitch to help businesses move away from complicated or expensive website platforms and onto a simpler way of managing their online presence.

My work focuses on one thing: making Google Sites work harder as a platform for professional business websites.

I don't believe every business needs a complicated website with endless features, plugins and ongoing technical management. For many businesses, a well-designed website that clearly explains what they offer and makes it easy for customers to get in touch is all they need.

That's where Google Sites can be a good fit.

My experience with Google Sites goes beyond rebuilding existing websites. I use the platform across several projects, exploring its design possibilities, developing templates and finding practical ways to get more from its features.

Some of these projects include:

I recognised that many businesses were paying ongoing website subscriptions and dealing with technical tasks that they didn't necessarily need.

WordPress can require hosting, software updates, themes and plugins. Website builders such as Wix and Squarespace offer convenient tools, but their subscriptions can become a regular business expense.

For some businesses, a simpler alternative makes sense.

Google Sites provides a straightforward way to publish and manage a website without a separate recurring website hosting subscription. It won't suit every business or every website, but where its features are sufficient, it can offer a practical alternative.

SafeSwitch brings together my experience of Google Sites with a professional, done-for-you website rebuilding service.

I'm also upfront about the things that need careful consideration, including website functionality, URL changes and SEO. I won't promise that every feature can be transferred or that search rankings will remain unchanged.

SafeSwitch is a personal service. You'll be dealing directly with the person reviewing and rebuilding your website, rather than being passed between different departments. The migration is charged as a one-off project with an agreed scope and price. There is no separate recurring SafeSwitch hosting or migration subscription.

Google Sites does not charge a separate recurring hosting subscription, although your domain registration, Google Workspace, email and other third-party services may still have costs. My aim is to leave you with a professional website that you can manage yourself, without making the process more complicated than it needs to be.

It depends on what you need your website to do.

Google Sites can work well for business websites that focus on presenting services, sharing information and helping customers make contact. It has limitations when it comes to more advanced ecommerce, bookings, membership features and specialist functionality.

If I don't think Google Sites is suitable for your requirements, I'll explain why. I'd rather help you make the right decision than recommend a migration that isn't a good fit.