How to Make the Most of Google Workspace for Web Development

Google Workspace is a huge help to web development agencies as it offers a whole suite of low-cost (and sometimes free) tools that can be used to create and manage web apps efficiently.

Now the question is, are you making the most of these tools? To make sure you do, here are some of the best ways to use Google Workspace for website development:

Create and Share Website Specifications

Google Docs is a must-have tool for web developers. It can be used as a source code editor, as a way to edit and share documents and specifications with team members, as well as to send messages to team members.

One of the oft-overlooked features of Google Docs is that it can be used to create and edit HTML5 files. Just paste the code into the Google Docs editor, and you can make changes to any HTML file, even if the document is still in development.

Once you're done making changes, you can instantly see how your changes appear in the document using the Live Preview feature.

Store Your Project Files in a Secured Folder

If you're working on a team and sharing your project files, you need to ensure that people who aren't supposed to have access to them don't get any.

One of the most efficient ways of doing this is by creating a private folder on Google Drive and sharing the link. The folder will then be accessible to those you share the link with, but it'll be invisible to everyone else.

You can also set the folder to be shared with specific people and set it as read-only so people can access the files but can't mess with them.

Track Your Web Development Project’s Progress

Google Keep is one of the handiest of Google's free tools. It's also one of the newest entries in the Google Workspace suite. This task management tool is used to record notes and make to-do lists.

It's often used as a reminder app, but it's also useful for organizing your thoughts and keeping track of the progress of your projects.

Create Dynamic Websites

Google Sites is an easy and effective tool for creating a simple web page. You can use it to build a basic web page, create a simple blogging site or even create something akin to a social network.

The site builder offers four different themes which you can use to create the kind of website you want. It also has a useful WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor that supports a variety of elements and lets you create JavaScript-heavy pages.

Collaborate with Your Team

Google Docs is a powerful tool for file sharing, but if you're sharing with a team of web developers, you'll also need a way to coordinate with them.

Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application that can help you do just that. It's easy to add collaborators to a spreadsheet, and you can use the tools available to communicate and coordinate with the team.

Conclusion

Google Workspace is a suite of tools that any web developer can use to create and manage websites. Whether you're creating a simple website or an advanced web app, you can use Google Workspace to share files, collaborate with your team, and keep track of your project's progress. If you don’t know where to start, you can contact a reputable web development agency to help you.

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