How to block a website
Step 1: Finding the right extension
BlockSite is a free and easy-to-use Google Chrome extension you can download and readily use. To find it, go to the Google Store and search “BlockSite”. Or, you can go directly to the company website and the option to add the extension to your Chrome browser will appear on the screen.
Step 2: Using BlockSite
Blocksite is super intuitive and easy to use. Just type the URL of the websites you want to avoid, hit enter to add it to your list, and voila! No more access to the site. Note: The number of sites you can put on the list is limited to six, unless you use the paid version of the extension. On the left-hand corner, there are multiple panels you can use to take care of business. Block Sites hinders you from accessing sites you don’t want to visit. Next, there’s Focus Mode, which sets timers for work sessions and breaks if you need to hunker down and focus. Password Protection allows you to create a password you need to use to enter any of the sites (my advice is to have a trusted friend set the password so you can’t get into them). Finally, Block By Words blocks URLs based on certain keywords or phrases you enter.
Step 3: Stay Focused!
Once you’ve entered the sites you want to block, BlockSite takes care of the rest. For example, if you have a moment of weakness and succumb to a yearning to visit social media during important hours, you’ll see this clear message (the password bar won’t show up if you don’t have Password Protection on): Gets right to the point, doesn’t it? That means it’s working! Hopefully, this will impel you to return to more pressing matters. Thoughts like “Why am I going to the site?” or “I should focus on what’s important!” may come to mind, spurring you to jump back into a more productive routine. Staying on task doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. As long as you know what you need to do, and know what you need to avoid, using a handy tool like BlockSite will work wonders at keeping you focused and worry free. Since you can set a timer for how long BlockSite can stay active, you can enjoy your favorite sites after work hours. Have your cake and eat it, too!
title: “How To Block A Website On Google Chrome” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-25” author: “Corrina Bateman”
In this article, I will walk you through how to block a website using the Google Chrome web browser. Note that you will need to download an extension from Google Chrome for this tutorial to work properly.
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Blocking a website via Google Chrome extension
Firstly, you’ll want to type in “Google Chrome Web Store” into your browser and click on the extensions tab. In the search bar on the left, search for “BlockSite.” The application you are looking for will be the first one that appears on the site. Once you click on the application, click on the blue “Add to Chrome” button at the top of the screen. You will be asked one more time if you wish to add the application to Chrome. Click “Add extension.” Once you have installed the application, a terms and conditions tab will appear. Click “I Accept.” You will then be brought to the tab where you can block the website.
How to blacklist websites using BlockSite
After you install the BlockSite extension, a new page will pop up, giving you the option to block any website you want. Type the website URL that you wish to block into the search bar, then click the plus icon. The site you typed in will now be blocked. If you attempt to search the blocked website, the following page will pop up:
How to whitelist blocked sites
If you wish to unblock the website at any time, navigate to the original page that you blocked the website on. Next to the blocked website, there will be a red subtraction symbol. Click on this symbol and the website will no longer be blocked. Voila! You now know how to block websites on Google Chrome. The BlockSite Google Chrome extension is a useful tool that will not only protect your PC from malicious websites, but it can also be used as a way to increase your productivity. Sometimes, we can’t help but navigate to time-wasting sites while we’re working, so blocking tempting corners of the internet is an excellent way to keep you “in the zone.”
