What Is A Widget On A Website?
A widget is a small piece of code or application that can be embedded on a website. Widgets are usually created with HTML, JavaScript, or other web-based technologies and provide users with additional features or interactive content on their websites. Common widgets include social media sharing buttons, weather forecast displays, live chat boxes, and even e-commerce functionality. By using widgets, website owners can create a more interactive and engaging experience for their users without having to manually code complex features into the website.
The Advantages of Using Widgets
Simpler Maintenance: most people don't know how to read code, much less edit it. With a widget, they won't have to. Depending on what tool they got the widget from, the steps to updating the widget could be as simple as toggling on a feature or choosing a color from a drop down option.
Reduced Development Costs: hiring someone to develop a code for your website will cost a lot more than hiring someone who has access to widgets. The reason being that a coder will develop a much more customized website feature for you, and customization takes extra time and effort.
More Interactive: the purpose of most widgets are to offer more interaction on your website. This is important for anyone who owns a website, since interactive elements engage your website visitors and keep them on your website for longer.
More Customized: just using the tools that a website builder gives you can make your website look similar to other businesses using the same website builder. If you have your own widgets, not only will you have a unique feature, but you will also stand out from you competition.
Want To Add Widgets To Your Website?
We're very familiar with widgets and customizing them so that they integrate seamlessly into a website. If you would like a new feature included on your website, contact us for help!
