Widget

In WordPress, a widgetIn WordPress, a widget is a self-contained component that pe... More 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... More (or footbarA footer area is a an area of the site, typically located ne... More).

Some of WordPress’ default widgets include:

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

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

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