Stride templates for Google Sites

Your website should feel exactly like this. Simple, structured, and easy to find what you need.

We built the Stride Cleaning Template to be the "capsule wardrobe" of websites. High impact, low maintenance.

Why are we still paying $30/month for website hosting in 2026?

If you run a local service business, you need three things:

A way for people to find you (SEO).

A way to show you’re trustworthy (Reviews/Vetting).

A way to contact you.

The Stride Cleaning Template for Google Sites does all three for a one-time fee. No plugins to update. No security patches to worry about. Just a clean, beautiful site that stays out of your way so you can get back to work.

Are you tired of the "Standard Google Form" look? If you’re building a professional portfolio or service site, your form should be a sanctuary, not an eyesore. 🧘‍♂️

Tally.so is the most aesthetic form builder for 2026.

No monthly fees.

Instant email alerts.

Seamless embed.

Check out our full guide on how to integrate Tally into your Stride Template for that high-end agency look.

Stop paying for "Premium" when the best design tools are FREE. 🎨🏗️

So, you’ve got your Stride Template and you’re ready to make it your own. But where do you find the "aesthetic" photos, the perfect "vibe" colours, and the fonts that make you look like a high-end agency?

Good news: You don’t need a Photoshop subscription or a $500 branding package to look like a pro in 2026.

We’ve curated the ultimate Free Resource Masterpost to help you customise your Google Site without spending a penny. 🧵✨

1. The Visuals (Stock Photos That Don’t Look "Stocky")

Skip the cheesy office handshakes. Use these for high-end, editorial-style imagery: 📸 Unsplash: For that moody, "lifestyle" feel. 📸 Pexels: Amazing for short, atmospheric background videos. 📸 Burst by Shopify: Specifically curated for entrepreneurs and small biz owners.

2. The Palette (Color Magic)

Don’t guess your brand colors. Use science: 🎨 Coolors.co: Hit the spacebar to generate instant, harmonious palettes. 🎨 Adobe Color: Extract a professional color scheme directly from your favorite photo.

3. The Typography (Font Pairings)

Google Sites gives you access to the full Google Fonts library. Here are our favorite "Instant Authority" pairings for 2026: ✍️ The Minimalist: Montserrat (Headings) + Open Sans (Body) ✍️ The Elegant: Playfair Display (Headings) + Lora (Body) ✍️ The Modern Pro: Poppins (Headings) + Roboto (Body)

Why we love these for Stride Templates?

Because our templates are built on Google Sites, you have total creative freedom. You can swap every image, change every hex code, and update your fonts in seconds. 🛠️⚡️

Our latest guide—"Free Resources to Customise Your Template"—doesn't just list these tools; it shows you exactly how to use them to make your template truly unique.

🔗 Read the Full Resource Guide & Grab Your Template Here!

The Weekend Side-Hustle: Launch Your Dog Walking Website (Stress-Free)! 🐾✨

Hibernation season is officially over! 🌷 The sun is out, the parks are busy, and homeowners everywhere are looking for a reliable pair of hands to exercise their furry family members.

If you’ve been dreaming of turning your morning walks into a professional business, we’ve just published the ultimate guide to help you get online before Monday morning. 🐕

The "Stress-Free" Weekend Plan 📅

We know you want to spend your time with dogs, not stuck behind a screen fighting with complicated code. That’s why we’ve stripped away all the technical jargon to bring you a simple, four-step path to your new digital storefront.

Our new guide—"How to Launch a Dog Walking Website in a Weekend (The Stress-Free Way)"—walks you through exactly how to set up your business, customise your look, and launch without the headache.

What’s inside the guide?

✅ The 4-Step Checklist: Your Friday-to-Sunday roadmap to a professional site. ✅ Custom Domain Clarity: How to connect a custom domain so you look like a local authority (e.g., www.yourlocalwalkers.co.uk). ✅ Booking & Forms: How to let clients book consults directly through Google Calendar (for free!).

Why use Stride Templates (on Google Sites)?

We built these templates for busy, creative entrepreneurs like you.

Zero Monthly Hosting Fees: Keep your profit, lose the expensive SaaS subscriptions.

Mobile-First Design: 90% of your customers will find you on their phone while standing in a park. Your site will look stunning on every device. 📱✨

No Code Required: If you can use Google Docs, you can launch a website.

The Community "How-To" 💡

Not sure where to find great stock photos of dogs or how to choose your brand colours? We’ve got you covered. Follow our simple guides guide to help you find professional fonts, imagery, and swatches—all for free!

Don’t let another season pass you by. Be the professional that local pet owners find when they need help the most.

🔗 Read the Weekend Launch Guide and Preview the Dog Walker Template!

In 2026, a 1-second delay in page load time can cost you 7% in conversions. When a potential client clicks your link, you have roughly 3 seconds to prove you’re the pro they need before they bounce back to the search results. 📉🛑

f you're using a Stride Template on Google Sites, you’ve already won the first half of the race. You’re hosted on the same world-class servers that power Google Search. No "plugin bloat," no server lag—just pure performance. 🏛️⚡️

But even the best foundation needs a check-up. We’ve just published a brand new guide: "The Need for Speed: How to Test and Optimize Your Website Performance."

Inside the guide, we break down:

Why Google uses speed as a ranking factor for SEO.

The best free tools to audit your site (and what those scary scores actually mean).

How to "shrink" your images without losing quality using simple, free tools.

Don't let a "heavy" image be the reason you miss out on your next big project. Link below to read the full guide and get your site running at peak performance. 🚀✨

🔗 Read the Guide on StrideTemplate.com

Imagine having a tiny, professional town crier standing at the entrance of your shop, politely telling everyone about your latest deal or your new booking calendar.

That is exactly what the Announcement Banner does for your Google Site.

Most people leave this feature turned off because they don't want to "clutter" their design. But when used correctly, the banner actually cleans up your site by putting your most important call-to-action in the one place nobody can miss.

Whether you’re a handyman with a sudden cancellation to fill, or a therapist opening up a new workshop, the banner is how you turn a "visitor" into a "client" before they’ve even finished their first cup of coffee.

We’ve put together a strategy guide on how to style it, what to write in it, and why it’s the easiest SEO win you’ll have all week.

We’ve all seen it: a beautiful website ruined by a blurry, poorly cropped photo that takes 10 seconds to load. Don't let that be your business.

Imagery is the most powerful tool in your Stride template. It sets the mood, builds trust, and (if done right) helps you rank higher on Google. We’ve compiled the "Single Source of Truth" for imagery—covering exactly where to find free pro photos (shoutout to Pexels!), how to crop them so they don't break on mobile using Croppola, and how to compress them using Compressor.io so your site stays lightning fast.

Stop guessing and start optimizing. Your pixels deserve better.

Gardening is about transformation. You take a messy plot and turn it into paradise. The Stride Landscaping Edition is designed to capture that transformation. It’s rugged, earthy, and visual—perfect for showing homeowners exactly what you can do.

Why it works:

The Gallery: A dedicated space to show the "Before" mess and the "After" miracle.

The Practicality: Clear sections for services and service areas so you don't get calls from three towns over.

The Price: Zero monthly fees. Keep your hard-earned cash in your business.

Plant the seeds for a better business image.

👉 Get the template: https://www.stridetemplate.com/google-sites-templates/landscaping-gardening-website-template

There is dignity in being the person who fixes things. The Stride Handyman Edition honours that. It’s a no-nonsense, practical website template for the person who shows up on time and gets the job done right.

Key Features:

Rate Transparency: Optional sections to list hourly rates, saving you from haggling later.

Trust Builders: Dedicated spots for your insurance details and client reviews.

Simplicity: It’s not flashy; it’s effective. Just like a good repair.

Build a reputation that lasts.

👉 Get the template: https://www.stridetemplate.com/google-sites-templates/handyman-home-repairs-website-template

In the detailing game, a picture is worth a thousand dollars. The Stride Detailer Edition is a high-octane website template designed to put your work front and centre. It features a sleek, modern design that makes paintwork pop and interiors look immaculate.

Features that drive business:

Package Menus: clearly display what's included in every tier of service.

Visual Heavy: built to support high-quality images of your best work.

Contact Optimized: prominent "Call Now" and "Message" buttons for quick conversions.

Don't let a rusty website hold your business back.

You organise other people's lives for a living—don't let your own website be a mess. The Stride VA Edition 💼 is designed to help Virtual Assistants and Freelancers launch a sleek, professional portfolio without writing a single line of code.

See the live demo → https://sites.google.com/view/136-stride-virtual-assistant

Why it works:

Built on Google Sites: No monthly hosting fees. Ever.

Service Focused: clear sections to list your packages and prices.

Trust Building: dedicated areas for testimonials and FAQs.

Stop fighting with WordPress and get back to billing clients.

👉 Get the template: https://store.stridetemplate.com/l/jpikfo

If you are an Interior Designer, Home Stager, or creative, you know the drill: You need a website that looks expensive, but you don't want to pay £20/month to Squarespace just to keep your portfolio online.

Your website should be a gallery, not a monthly bill.

Enter the Stride Studio Edition. 🌿

We built a high-end, editorial portfolio template on Google Sites.

Zero monthly hosting fees. (It’s free with your Gmail/Workspace).

Minimalist, magazine-style layout.

Pre-written copy. We’ve already written the text for your "Services," "Process," and "About" pages. You just fill in the blanks.

It’s the quiet luxury of web design: simple, beautiful, and yours forever.

What’s inside?

✨ Editorial Typography (looks like a print magazine)

📷 Full-width project galleries

📱 Mobile-responsive design (for the Instagram scroll)

📝 Client process & onboarding sections

Get the template (available soon)

Your website should feel as grounding as your practice.

We designed the Stride Business Edition template specifically for Yoga Instructors, Pilates Teachers, and Wellness Coaches who want a professional online presence without the tech headache (or the monthly fees).Built entirely on Google Sites, it combines a peaceful "Sage & Sand" aesthetic with the powerful tools you need to run your studio.

✨ What’s inside:

Calming, Purposeful Design: Instant zen for your clients.

Zero Monthly Fees: Free hosting via your Google Drive.

Mobile Ready: Looks beautiful on every device.

Simple to Edit: As easy as Word or Google docs

Stop fighting with WordPress, Squarespace or Wix. Get a website that breathes.