Move your GoDaddy website to Google Sites

No recurring hosting or subscriptions

Google Sites does not have a separate recurring website hosting subscription.

Instead of paying for a GoDaddy website or hosting plan to keep your site online, you can use Google Sites to publish your rebuilt website.

Your domain name, Google Workspace, email and any third-party services may still have separate costs, but there is no separate recurring Google Sites hosting subscription.

A simpler website to manage

If your website mainly contains information about your business, services and contact details, you may not need a platform with a large range of additional tools.

Google Sites provides a straightforward way to update text, images, pages and other website content.

We rebuild your website around the content and functionality you actually need, rather than trying to reproduce every feature of your existing GoDaddy setup.

Keep your existing website's identity

Moving platforms does not mean starting your business website from scratch.

We use your existing website as the starting point for the rebuild, taking account of its layout, branding, colours, images and content.

The new website is recreated in Google Sites to retain the recognisable identity of your business, while allowing for any design adjustments needed to work well on the new platform.

Avoid paying for features you no longer need

Your existing GoDaddy plan may include tools and features that you rarely use.

If your website does not depend on online selling, appointment scheduling or other specialist functionality, a simpler platform may be worth considering.

We assess the features your website currently uses before recommending a migration. If something cannot be recreated suitably in Google Sites, we explain the limitation before you commit.

A clearer picture of your ongoing website costs

A website can involve several separate costs, including hosting, domain registration, email, business software and third-party services. 

Moving to Google Sites removes the separate recurring Google Sites hosting subscription from the equation, although other services may still incur charges.

We help you understand which costs relate to your existing GoDaddy website and which services you may still need after the migration.

Reviewing your existing GoDaddy website

We begin by looking at your current website and identifying how it has been built.

This is particularly important because GoDaddy offers different website products, and the available features depend on the product and plan you use.

We review your pages, layout, content, images, domain arrangements and any features that your website relies on.

Recreating your website design

We use your existing GoDaddy website as the visual reference for the new design.

This includes reviewing your branding, colours, fonts, navigation, page layouts and overall appearance.

We recreate the agreed design in Google Sites, making adjustments where necessary to suit the capabilities of the platform.

Rebuilding your website pages

Your existing website pages are recreated in Google Sites.

We review the page structure and content, then rebuild the agreed pages so that visitors can continue to find the information they need.

This is an opportunity to make sensible improvements to the layout and organisation of your website where appropriate.

Transferring your content and images

Suitable text, images and other content from your existing website can be incorporated into the rebuilt version.

We identify the content that needs to be retained and review any files or assets that may need to be supplied separately.

The process is not an automatic transfer of every item in your GoDaddy account. The content and assets included in the migration are agreed as part of the assessment.

Reviewing GoDaddy features and website functionality

Some GoDaddy websites use additional features such as online stores, appointment booking, customer accounts, blogs, forms or embedded services.

These features need to be reviewed individually.

We identify which elements can be recreated in Google Sites, which may need an alternative service, and which cannot be replicated as part of the rebuild.

Connecting tour existing domain

You can usually continue using your existing domain name after moving your website.

We review how your domain is currently managed and explain the changes needed to connect it to your new Google Sites website.

Your domain registration does not have to move to Google simply because your website is rebuilt in Google Sites.

Reviewing SEO and existing page addresses

We review your existing page addresses and important website content before launch.

If page URLs change during the migration, this can affect how search engines and visitors reach your existing pages.

Google Sites does not provide conventional, arbitrary page-level 301 redirect management, so URL changes need to be considered carefully. We explain the implications as part of the migration assessment rather than promising that every existing address or search position can be preserved.

What if I use GoDaddy websites + marketing?

GoDaddy Websites + Marketing websites are built and managed using GoDaddy's own website editor.

We can assess the pages, sections, content and features used by your website and determine how they can be recreated in Google Sites.

Some elements may need to be redesigned or replaced rather than transferred directly.

What about GoDaddy online stores and ecommerce?

If your website sells products online, we need to review the store functionality before recommending a migration.

Product listings, shopping baskets, checkout, payments, stock management and order processing are not automatically transferred into Google Sites.

If your business relies on these features, you may need a separate ecommerce service alongside your new website.

We will explain the options and limitations before you decide whether to proceed.

What about GoDaddy appointments and bookings?

Some GoDaddy websites include appointment scheduling and booking features.

These need to be assessed separately because Google Sites does not automatically reproduce GoDaddy's booking system.

Depending on your requirements, it may be possible to use a suitable external booking service and link or embed it within your new website.

What about GoDaddy blogs and website content?

Your existing text, images and suitable blog content can be reviewed as part of the migration.

We assess the amount and structure of the content and agree what should be included in the rebuilt website.

Blog layouts, archives, comments and other publishing features may need to be recreated differently, depending on how your existing site works.

What about forms, customer accounts and other features?

Contact forms and straightforward enquiry functionality can often be recreated or replaced using suitable tools.

More advanced features, including customer accounts, member-only content, databases, automated workflows and specialist integrations, may not be suitable for Google Sites.

We review the features your business actually uses and explain which can be retained, replaced or would need to be left behind.

1. Tell us about your GoDaddy website

Send us your existing website address and tell us a little about your business and what you want to achieve by moving to Google Sites.

If you know which GoDaddy website product you use, let us know. If you are unsure, we can help identify it.

2. Receive your migration assessment and quotation

We review your existing website, its pages, design and functionality.

We then explain what can be recreated in Google Sites, identify any limitations and provide a quotation for the agreed work.

3. We rebuild your website

Once you approve the quotation, we begin recreating your website in Google Sites.

We rebuild the agreed pages, incorporate suitable content and images, and recreate the design and functionality covered by the assessment.

4. We prepare your new website for launch

We review the new website, check its pages and navigation, and prepare it for connection to your existing domain.

We also consider any relevant SEO and URL changes before the website goes live.

5. Your new Google Sites website is handed over

Once the agreed work is complete, your rebuilt website is ready for use.

You can manage and update your website through Google Sites without needing to maintain a separate GoDaddy website hosting subscription for it.

What about my SEO and Google rankings?

What Happens If My GoDaddy Page URLs Change?

Your existing GoDaddy website may use page addresses that differ from the URLs created in Google Sites.

Google Sites does not provide conventional, arbitrary page-level 301 redirect management. This means we cannot promise that every old page address can be redirected individually to its new equivalent.

We review the likely URL changes and explain the potential SEO implications before the migration proceeds.

We also aim to retain relevant content and page information wherever practical, but no website migration can guarantee that existing Google rankings or traffic will remain unchanged.

Why choose SafeSwitch for your GoDaddy migration?

A rebuild that starts with your existing website

We don't take a generic template and simply replace its text with your business details.

Your existing GoDaddy website is the starting point for the work. We review its design, content and structure before recreating the agreed website in Google Sites.

A specialist Google Sites migration service

SafeSwitch focuses on helping businesses move existing websites to Google Sites.

We understand that a migration involves more than copying text and images. The design, page structure, functionality, domain and SEO considerations all need attention.

A practical assessment before you commit

Not every website is suitable for Google Sites, and we won't pretend otherwise.

We assess your existing website, explain what can be recreated and identify any features that may need an alternative solution.

You can then decide whether the proposed migration is right for your business.

Google Sites design and development experience

Our wider Google Sites work includes:

GoogleSites.Dev – Google Sites design, development and resources.

IMakeTemplates.com – Google Sites templates and design resources.

Stridetemplate.com - Accelerator business website templates.

This experience supports our focus on creating practical, professional websites using Google Sites.

GoDaddy to Google Sites migration – frequently asked questions

Can I move my GoDaddy website to Google Sites?

Yes, many straightforward GoDaddy business websites can be recreated in Google Sites.

The suitability of your website depends on how it was built, the features it uses and the content you want to retain. We assess your website before confirming what can be included.

Is moving from GoDaddy to Google Sites an automatic transfer?

No. SafeSwitch provides a professional website rebuild rather than an automatic platform transfer.

We recreate the agreed pages and design, incorporate suitable content and images, and review the functionality your website needs.

Will my new website look like my existing GoDaddy website?

We use your existing website as the starting point and aim to retain its recognisable design and branding.

The new website is recreated using Google Sites, so some layouts and features may need to be adjusted to suit the platform.

Will I keep my existing domain name?

In most cases, you can continue using your existing domain name.

We review your current domain arrangements and explain what needs to change to connect it to your new Google Sites website. Your domain can remain registered with GoDaddy if that is what you prefer.

Will my GoDaddy website content and images be transferred?

Suitable website text, images and other agreed content can be incorporated into the new website.

This is part of the rebuild process rather than an automatic transfer of everything stored in your GoDaddy account.

Can my GoDaddy online store be rebuilt in Google Sites?

Google Sites does not provide the same built-in ecommerce platform as GoDaddy's online store features.

If your business sells products online, we need to assess your requirements and consider whether a separate ecommerce service could work alongside your new website.

Can I keep GoDaddy bookings, forms or other features?

Some features may be recreated or replaced using suitable external services.

Others, such as more advanced customer accounts, ecommerce functions or specialist integrations, may not be suitable for Google Sites. We review these individually before confirming what is possible.

Will my Google rankings stay the same?

We take SEO considerations into account when rebuilding your website, including page content, titles, headings and existing URLs.

However, changes to page addresses and other website elements can affect search visibility. We cannot guarantee that your existing rankings or traffic will remain unchanged.

Does Google Sites have monthly hosting fees?

Google Sites does not have a separate recurring website hosting subscription.

You may still have costs for your domain name, Google Workspace, email or third-party services, depending on what you use.

How much does a GoDaddy to Google Sites migration cost?

SafeSwitch charges a one-off fee for the agreed migration work.

The cost depends on the size and complexity of your existing website, the number of pages involved and any additional functionality that needs to be recreated.

Send us your website address and we can assess the work and provide a quotation.