Setup

Google Sites

Google Sites offers an easy page editing experience with flexible templates and limited customization options.

Setup for Google Sites

Github Pages

Complete customization for packs with technical website maintainers. You can completely customize the look and feel but does not include page editor.

Setup for Github Pages

Google Sites

Google Sites supports custom domains / subdomains over https. To set up a custom subdomain from cubscouts.org with Google Sites, do the following:

  • Enter the subdomain you wish to reserve in the form below (make sure to read What makes a good subdomain?). Please verify that there is not already a pack using this subdomain:
  • Select Namecheap from the list of domain providers and copy the google-site-verification code

    Verifying Domain Ownership

  • Submit the subdomain request.html, including the Google Sites Verification code

  • Once you recieve an email that the subdomain is setup, return to the Google Verification Screen

  • Select Settings (the gear icon) then Custom domains then Start setup:

    Start Google Sites Setup

  • Select Use a domain from a third party
  • Replace www with the subdomain you want and yourdomain.com with cubpack.org then click Next to complete the process.

    Start Google Sites Custom Domain

Github Pages

Github Pages supports custom domains / subdomains over https. To set up a custom subdomain from cubscouts.org with Github Pages, do the following: