Migrate Google Sites to SharePoint

Organizations migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 often have Google Sites that need to move to SharePoint Online. Cloudiway provides automated migration from Google Sites to SharePoint that preserves your site structure, content, and embedded documents.

Site Migration Made Simple

Cloudiway migrates both Classic and New Google Sites to SharePoint Online with embedded document support and structure preservation.

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Structure Preserved

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Classic & New Sites

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Doc Conversion

Batch

Migration Support

Google Sites Versions

Google has two versions of Sites, and Cloudiway supports both:

Classic Google Sites

Legacy version with more customization options. Google has announced deprecation but many organizations still use it.

New Google Sites

Modern version integrated with Google Drive. Drag-and-drop editor with responsive design.

Use our Site Migration tool to migrate Google Sites to SharePoint Online.

What Gets Migrated

Here's what Cloudiway migrates from Google Sites to SharePoint:

Content Type	Cloudiway Support	Details
Page Hierarchy		Full structure preserved
Navigation Menus		Recreated in SharePoint
Text & Formatting		Content with styles
Embedded Google Docs		Converted to Word
Embedded Sheets		Converted to Excel
Embedded Slides		Converted to PowerPoint
YouTube Videos		Embed codes preserved
Images & Files		Uploaded to SharePoint
Google Forms		Manual recreation needed

Key Takeaway

Cloudiway migrates all Google Sites content including embedded Google documents that are automatically converted to their Microsoft equivalents.

With Cloudiway, Google Sites are migrated to SharePoint Modern Sites and Microsoft Teams. Learn more about Google Sites to SharePoint migration.

Migration Process

Follow these steps to migrate Google Sites to SharePoint:

Connect Google Workspace

Authorize Cloudiway to access your Google Sites using admin credentials or service account.

Connect SharePoint Online

Connect to your Microsoft 365 tenant and select target SharePoint site collection.

Select Sites to Migrate

Browse available Google Sites and select which ones to migrate. Configure mapping options.

Configure Options

Set migration options including embedded document handling, permissions, and page structure.

Run Migration

Start the migration and monitor progress. Cloudiway processes pages and embedded content.

Validate & Publish

Review migrated SharePoint site, check content fidelity, and publish when ready.

Embedded Documents

Cloudiway handles embedded Google documents intelligently:

Google Docs

Converted to Word (.docx)
Formatting preserved
Embedded in SharePoint pages

Google Sheets

Converted to Excel (.xlsx)
Formulas and charts preserved
Cell formatting maintained

Google Slides

Converted to PowerPoint (.pptx)
Layouts preserved
Transitions maintained

YouTube Videos

Embed codes preserved
Work in SharePoint pages
No manual intervention

Best Practices

Follow these recommendations for a successful Google Sites migration:

Audit First

Review Google Sites content and identify embedded items that may need special handling.

Plan Site Structure

Decide how Google Sites hierarchy will map to SharePoint site structure.

Handle Forms Separately

Identify Google Forms and plan to recreate them in Microsoft Forms.

Test with Pilot

Migrate a representative site first to validate settings and content conversion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can both Classic and New Google Sites be migrated?

Yes, Cloudiway supports migration of both Classic Google Sites and New Google Sites to SharePoint Online. The migration process differs slightly between versions, but both are fully supported.

Are embedded Google Docs migrated?

Yes, Cloudiway migrates embedded Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to their Microsoft equivalents in SharePoint. Documents are converted to Office formats and embedded in the SharePoint pages.

Is the site structure preserved?

Yes, the page hierarchy and navigation structure from Google Sites is recreated in SharePoint. Page names, URLs, and parent-child relationships are maintained.

What about Google Sites forms?

Google Forms embedded in Sites are noted in migration reports. You'll need to recreate forms using Microsoft Forms or SharePoint lists and update the embedded links in SharePoint pages.

Can I migrate multiple Google Sites at once?

Yes, Cloudiway supports batch migration of multiple Google Sites. You can queue multiple sites and monitor their migration progress from a single dashboard.

How long does a Google Sites migration take?

Migration time depends on site size and content complexity. A typical site with 50 pages and embedded documents migrates in under an hour. Larger sites with hundreds of pages may take several hours.