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How Do I Add a Widget to Squarespace?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:28 pm

Adding a Widget to Squarespace

Squarespace is a popular website builder that allows users to create and customize their own websites. One of the great things about Squarespace is that it’s easy to add new features and functionality to your site using widgets.

Widgets are small pieces of code that can be added to a website to perform a specific function. There are widgets available for just about anything you can think of, from social media integration to weather forecasting. Adding a widget to your Squarespace site is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes.

To add a widget to your Squarespace site, first you’ll need to find the code for the widget you want to add. There are many places you can find widgets, but a good place to start is Squidoo.

Once you’ve found the code for the widget you want to add, log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to the page where you want to add the widget. Then, click on the “Edit” button and select “Code Injection” from the drop-down menu.

Paste the code for your widget into the “Header Code Injection” box and click “Save.” Your widget will now be active on your website. That’s all there is to it!

PRO TIP: Please be advised that adding a widget to your Squarespace website may cause unexpected changes to the site’s layout or functionality. If you are not comfortable with making changes to your website, we recommend that you consult with a Squarespace expert before proceeding.

Adding a Widget to Your Sidebar

In some cases, you may want to add a widget to your sidebar instead of your main content area. To do this, log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to the page where you want to add the widget. Then, click on the “Edit” button and select “Page Settings” from the drop-down menu.

Scroll down to the “Sidebar” section and select “Add new sidebar item.” From the “Item Type” drop-down menu, select “Widget.”

Then, paste the code for your widget into the “Content” box and click “Save.” Your widget will now be displayed in your sidebar.

Conclusion:

Adding a widget to Squarespace is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can add widgets to your main content area or sidebar. There are many places you can find widgets, but one good place start is Squidoo.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.