{"id":1265,"date":"2019-04-02T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T22:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.jimdo.com\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2021-10-26T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T09:32:32","slug":"20-widgets-to-improve-your-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/20-widgets-to-improve-your-website\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Widgets to Improve Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever visit a website and wonder how it got all of those widgets to work? The booking form, the calendar, or even the weather display? You might assume that these kinds of bells and whistles require a web developer to install. But these days it\u2019s usually as simple as copying and pasting some text into your website. Taking advantage of these tools can engage your visitors and make a simple website much more functional.<\/p>\n<p>Applications that are embedded into the body of websites are called <strong>widgets<\/strong>. Widgets come in many forms: clocks, translators, Instagram feeds, video players, contact forms, slideshows, search bars, etc. A widget adds functionality to your site by outsourcing the development of the application to a coder, instead of every site owner having to program it themselves. Some of the best widgets are free or work on a freemium model.<\/p>\n<p>When we talk about these kinds of website tools, we usually talk about both <strong>widgets<\/strong> and <strong>plugins<\/strong>. Knowing which one is which isn\u2019t as important as knowing that you can pretty easily put them to use on your site. In this post I\u2019ll go over some of my favorites and hopefully convince you to give them a try.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to install a widget for your website<\/h2>\n<p>Each tool differs slightly, but typically after customizing your widget on the widget-maker\u2019s website, they will provide you with some HTML code and directions for where to put it on your site. A block of code might seem intimidating at first, but you\u2019ll quickly realize that a simple copy and paste is all that\u2019s necessary because the widget-builders have already done the hard work for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1296\" style=\"width: 515px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_code.png?resize=515%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"First, grab the HTML code from the widget provider.\" width=\"515\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_code.png?w=515&amp;ssl=1 515w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_code.png?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First, grab the HTML code from the widget provider.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1297\" style=\"width: 515px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_html1.png?resize=515%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paste the HTML code into a Widget\/HTML Element on your website.\" width=\"515\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_html1.png?w=515&amp;ssl=1 515w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/widget_html1.png?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paste the HTML code into a Widget\/HTML Element on your website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1295\" style=\"width: 515px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/test_form.png?resize=515%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Final result! The tool shows up in your website (this is a form from Woofu).\" width=\"515\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/test_form.png?w=515&amp;ssl=1 515w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/test_form.png?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Final result! The tool shows up in your website (this is a form from Wufoo).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-create\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website builder like Jimdo<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to find the Widget\/HTML element that allows you to paste raw HTML. Simply paste the widget code into this element and your widget will be displayed. (This works for Jimdo Creator websites\u2014for Jimdo Dolphin websites, we encourage you to use the built-in tools instead).<\/li>\n<li>If the widget or plugin calls for code to be pasted into the head of your site, you can find the appropriate field to paste this code under <a href=\"https:\/\/help.jimdo.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115005505763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Settings &gt; Website &gt; Edit Head<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To embed the widget onto a specific page, add <a href=\"https:\/\/help.jimdo.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115005947286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Widget\/HTML element<\/a> precisely where you want the widget to appear, then paste the code into the element\u2019s text field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-iwjKgW\"><a class=\"iwjKgW\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.jimdo.com\/wizard\/?account=0\" rel=\u201dfollow\u201d target=\"_blank\">Create your website<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>My top website widget picks<\/h2>\n<p>With all of the available website tools around, it can be difficult to decide which ones to take advantage of. There&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.jimdo.com\/resources\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an extensive list of widgets and tools in our Support Center<\/a>, but allow me to offer a few recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Something to keep in mind: make sure you\u2019re not adding widgets for the sake of adding widgets. Widgets can do a lot, but they can\u2019t compensate for a poorly designed site, so make sure your website itself is strong before adding a lot of widgets. You\u2019ll want to keep your site free of clutter, and it\u2019s certainly easy to get out of hand with so many useful widgets available.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about designing your own website? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/22-tips-for-building-a-diy-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out our 22 Tips for Building a DIY Website &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Email Marketing &amp; Signups<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1277\" style=\"width: 399px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mailchimp_signup.jpg?resize=399%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mailchimp newsletter subscription form on a Jimdo website.\" width=\"399\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mailchimp_signup.jpg?w=399&amp;ssl=1 399w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mailchimp_signup.jpg?resize=300%2C123&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Mailchimp email subscription widget embedded on a Jimdo website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that <a title=\"A MailChimp Review: The Best Email Marketing Service\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/email-newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email marketing is a cost-effective way of increasing conversion, sales, and brand awareness for your business<\/a>, so definitely take advantage of it with either MailChimp or GetResponse. Both services provide similar features including contact management, automation, templates, and analytics. When you sign up for an email marketing service, you\u2019re provided with a campaign management dashboard and the necessary code to embed a signup form onto your site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Images<\/h3>\n<p>If your website needs a slideshow, give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photosnack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhotoSnack<\/a> a try. PhotoSnack provides an easy way to embed mobile-friendly slideshows on your website. It can upload photos from your Facebook, Flickr, and Instagram accounts, or you can use it to show off a portfolio of your work.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1269\" style=\"width: 638px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/slideshow_example_1.jpg?resize=638%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photosnack slideshow\" width=\"638\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/slideshow_example_1.jpg?w=638&amp;ssl=1 638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/slideshow_example_1.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PhotoSnack is an easy way to add different kinds of slideshows to your site, whether to show off products, travel photos, your portfolio, or more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Social Media<\/h3>\n<p>Floating social media buttons are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/streamline-your-business-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stylish way to encourage sharing<\/a>, which is why we use them on the Jimdo Blog. There are lots of services that offer various designs, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.addthis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AddThis<\/a> is a great option. With a simple copy and paste, you can have floating social media buttons or sidebars on every page of your website.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1271\" style=\"width: 619px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sharing_buttons.png?resize=619%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sharing buttons from AddThis\" width=\"619\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sharing_buttons.png?w=619&amp;ssl=1 619w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sharing_buttons.png?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eye-catching social media buttons can increase the amount your content is shared. These are available for free from AddThis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Booking Widgets &amp; Calendars<\/h3>\n<p>If you need to share a calendar on your website, Google Calendar is the classic bet. But if you need something with a bit more functionality, like for bookings or to show availability, there are some really good options:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1270\" style=\"width: 739px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bookingbug.png?resize=739%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BookingBug\" width=\"739\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bookingbug.png?w=739&amp;ssl=1 739w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bookingbug.png?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bookingbug.png?resize=714%2C320&amp;ssl=1 714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With BookingBug, you can put a calendar right on your website and let visitors book appointments with you instantly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Own a restaurant? Take online reservations with the OpenTable widget.<\/li>\n<li>Are you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personal trainer<\/a>? Own a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/hair-beauty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beauty salon<\/a>? Teach diving lessons? You probably need to take bookings as well. If so, BookingBug is right up your alley.<\/li>\n<li>If you own a holiday home you\u2019d like to rent, you can create your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/vacation-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vacation rental website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are holding an event you need to sell tickets to, look no further than Ticketleap or Eventbrite. Either service will allow you to create an event and embed a widget on your website to seamlessly sell tickets to your event with just a click of the mouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have a Jimdo Dolphin website, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/bookings\/\">Booking Block<\/a> to install a calendar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Digital Goods<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common questions I get is, \u201cHow can I sell music\/videos\/ebooks\/comics on my site?\u201d Time and time again, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/gumroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gumroad<\/a> for its usability and website integration. Offering a digital subscription? Gumroad has you covered as well\u2014you can set up a subscription-based pricing model for your product, manage your subscriber base, and send updates all from the console that Gumroad provides. While there are other great options out there, Gumroad is my go-to because it\u2019s just so simple. If you simply want to share your music, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/embed-spotify-playlist-on-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">embed a Spotify playlist directly on your site, too<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1280\" style=\"width: 356px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/snapengage.png?resize=356%2C380&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Snapengage live chat\" width=\"356\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/snapengage.png?w=356&amp;ssl=1 356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/snapengage.png?resize=281%2C300&amp;ssl=1 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Widgets like SnapEngage let you easily start a live chat conversation with your customers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Customer Service<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/snapengage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SnapEngage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.userlike.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userlike<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Olark<\/a> are great options if you\u2019re looking to add a customer service or sales channel to your site. If you own a small business, hiring call center representatives can be quite expensive, so taking advantage of live chat is a great way to provide support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/turn-customers-into-brand-ambassadors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more customer service tips for your small business website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Analytics<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eclincher.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eClincher<\/a> makes tracking social media and website analytics a breeze with an intuitive, customizable dashboard. eClincher allows you to track real-time website traffic, analyze social impact, and manage social media accounts, all through the same dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Install a Search Bar<\/h3>\n<p>While Google is almost always the first name in search, <a href=\"https:\/\/swiftype.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swiftype<\/a> is likely the easiest and most powerful way to add a search field to your website. Swiftype combines advanced indexing, autocomplete, and custom result ranking with an easy-to-embed widget, making it one of my personal favorite tools.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Community, Comments &amp; Forums<\/h3>\n<p>While many website platforms include a comments section for your blog or news posts, few are as slick and functional as <a href=\"https:\/\/disqus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disqus<\/a>. It\u2019s easy to implement, it\u2019s optimized to engage traffic, and offers advanced features, such as analytics.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1268\" style=\"width: 995px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-screenshot wp-image-1268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/disqus.png?resize=995%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disqus is a great commenting widget for your site\" width=\"995\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/disqus.png?w=995&amp;ssl=1 995w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/disqus.png?resize=300%2C113&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/disqus.png?resize=714%2C269&amp;ssl=1 714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Disqus is one of the best tools for commenting. It&#8217;s easy to use and offers many advanced features.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Need a Q&amp;A forum for your site? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pubble.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pubble<\/a> is a customizable solution that offers analytics and is easy to add to your existing site.<\/p>\n<p>If your site would benefit from a chatroom, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rumbletalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RumbleTalk<\/a>. RumbleTalk is also customizable, SEO friendly, and even includes a spam filter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-iwjKgW\"><a class=\"iwjKgW\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.jimdo.com\/wizard\/?account=0\" rel=\u201dfollow\u201d target=\"_blank\">Create your website<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Online Forms<\/h3>\n<p>Most website building platforms offer a built-in contact form module, but what if you need some extra functionality? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wufoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wufoo<\/a> fills this void quite nicely by offering advanced features, such as file upload functionality, and virtually unlimited customization to the form fields.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Plugin Editor<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1281\" style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powrio.jpg?resize=538%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"POWr.io\" width=\"538\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powrio.jpg?w=538&amp;ssl=1 538w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powrio.jpg?resize=300%2C84&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">POWr.io is a one-stop shop for all sorts of widgets that you can customize for your site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, I want to mention POWr.io. This is a very cool site that is basically a catalog of widgets and plugins for all different website builders. Just choose your website builder and the kind of widget you want, and POWr.io will provide you with an option that you can edit and adjust directly on your website. It essentially provides a plugin editor on top of your site editor, so it integrates seamlessly with your website building platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Adding the right widget can take a ho-hum website and make it much more functional and user-friendly. Can&#8217;t get enough widgets? 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