Keeping your website content updated can be a hassle—especially when dealing with live data like schedules, inventories, or reports. Luckily, Google Sheets offers a simple solution. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to embed a Google Sheet directly into your website, allowing your visitors to view live data that updates automatically.
Whether you’re a business owner, educator, or developer, this method is perfect for displaying public data without manual updates.
Why Embed a Google Sheet on a Website?
Embedding a Google Sheet lets you:
- Share real-time data with your audience
- Avoid frequent manual updates to your HTML
- Collaborate and edit the data without touching your site again
- Create interactive reports or dashboards easily
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
I recorded a quick, beginner-friendly tutorial on how to embed a Google Sheet on your website. You can watch it here:
Steps Covered in the Video
Here’s a brief summary of what I show in the video:
- How to publish your Google Sheet to the web
- How to get the embed code
- How to paste it into your website’s HTML
- Tips on making the sheet responsive and professional-looking
Use Cases
Here are some practical ways you can use this trick:
- Displaying a class timetable or school calendar
- Showing event schedules
- Publishing live inventory or price lists
- Sharing survey results
- Public data dashboards
Conclusion
Embedding a Google Sheet is one of the easiest ways to keep your website content fresh and dynamic. It’s quick, free, and works well with most website platforms including WordPress, HTML sites, and website builders like Wix or Squarespace.
