Widgets and Embeds

Widgets and Embeds

What are WordPress widgets?

A WordPress widget is a modular element that adds specific features or content to your website, such as displaying recent posts, search bars, or social media links. Widgets can be placed in designated areas like sidebars and footers, enhancing the site’s functionality without requiring coding skills.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about WordPress widgets, including their core concepts and how to find pre-installed widgets. We’ll also explain how to apply them to your site, create new widgets from scratch, and customize them to suit your specific needs.

Embed content from other platforms

Add videos, music, social media posts, and other content from external websites directly to your WordPress.com site using the Embed block. In this guide, you will learn how to embed content from supported platforms.

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