{"id":253,"date":"2021-12-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chatsupport.co\/blog\/?p=253"},"modified":"2022-04-26T14:27:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T14:27:08","slug":"what-is-a-widget-on-a-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chatsupport.co\/blog\/business-tips\/what-is-a-widget-on-a-website\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Widget on a Website? Overview & Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is a website widget?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A website widget, sometimes called a \u201cweb widget\u201d or simply “widget,” is a software app that can be embedded into your website for added functionality. Website widgets often include shortcuts to your business\u2019s social media platforms, a contact form, an integrated Google map of your location, a live chat window<\/a>, and so much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, they\u2019re meant to help provide a better customer experience by giving users access to information or by making a process easier. Website widgets use real-time website data and can be personalized for your industry<\/a>, website, and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds are, you’re already familiar with the widgets on your smartphone’s home screen. If you’ve got an area that shows you the local weather, an upcoming event on your calendar, or how much battery you have left, you’re already using widgets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of adding web widgets to your site and the most common types you can include for a better user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of having a web widget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Widgets are incredibly useful; they\u2019re attention-grabbing but are unobtrusive enough so that they don\u2019t disrupt the overall experience<\/a>. They help customers with some of their basic needs, but more than that, they\u2019re versatile and easily managed. Let\u2019s take a look at some more of the main benefits below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n