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What Is a Widget on WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:40 pm

A widget is a small piece of web content that can be installed on a website or blog. Common widgets include weather reports, contact forms, social media sharing buttons, and search boxes. Widgets are usually installed via a web platform such as WordPress or Blogger, and they can be added to a site without the need for coding knowledge.

PRO TIP: Widget is a WordPress term, not specific to WooCommerce. A widget is a piece of code that you can add to your site to perform a specific function.

WooCommerce comes with a few widgets out of the box:

Product search
Products
Cart
Checkout

These are all displayed in the default WordPress theme, Twenty Seventeen.

WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform that enables businesses to sell online. As well as being able to sell products and services, WooCommerce also provides users with the ability to create and manage widgets. Widgets can be used to display product information, provide customer support, and promote special offers.

While WooCommerce widgets can be useful for businesses, they are not essential. If you are not sure whether you need a widget or not, our advice would be to speak to a professional web developer who can advise you on the best course of action for your website.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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