Widget

In WordPress, a widgetIn WordPress, a widget is a self-contained component that pe... is a self-contained component that performs a function, or it’s the code that generates such a self-contained area—specifically within a sidebarA sidebar is a vertical column, usually to the left or right... (or footbarA footer area is a an area of the site, typically located ne...).

Some of WordPress’ default widgets include:

• Categories
• Custom HTML
• GalleryA gallery allows you to show multiple images to your users q...
• Image
• Recent PostsPosts are time-oriented content in WordPress—usually news,...

Here at BU, you may be familiar with some of our custom widgets:

• Calendar
• ContentContent consists of text, images, headings, and other inform... NavigationNavigation is the term used to describe text on a page that,...
• BU Text/Links
• Form (Gravity Form)