Add a facebook like button - it is easy!

Go on, go the whole hog and insert a facebook like button by generating one on this site - it is really easy!

TIP! you need to uncheck the send button

TIP! you need to add http:// to the beginning of your url

When you have generated the code click on iframe

Copy the code and insert it on your google site

Insert > more gadgets > search for iframe > paste the code in and customise the width and height. 

TIP! The width and height are written in the code so easy for you to find!

Let me know how you get on. see the like button working here

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Add Twitter, Facebook & Other Social Media Buttons In One Go - everybody is doing it, it's expected and it gets your site eyeballs!

AddThis is my favourite method of adding social media buttons in one hit! All you have to do is join, and it's free! However it does not work on google sites. All is not lost as good news! The amazing guys at AddThis have provided us with a google sites gadget. Go to your site, hit edit page and place your cursor where you want your social media buttons. Click on insert then more gadgets, in the search box type addthis6 and add the gadget (height 32 pixels width 230 pixels).

Fill in your name as the user name, enter your sites url, enter a description and title for your site. Pick which Social media buttons you want your site sharing on, get your +1 on in the same position as in the pic below ......

Untick Display Title On Gadget and Show Border Around Gadget. Click on ok and you are done! Check it out working here! Including +1!

Add a google + button to your website

The good news is the google plus button is easily integrated into your google site. Here are two options.

1. Use this option if you have a side navigation bar:

More actions > Manage > Site Layout > Sidebar > add item > choose the google + button from the list > ok, remember to save your changes.

2. Integrate the button within your content on your site:

Navigate to where you would like your + 1 button to be > insert > +1 > customise > save ... is that really it ..... yes - yippee! Thank you google sites team!