Widgets are an important part of most blogs, so knowing how to use them is important. This lesson will walk you through exactly what widgets are and demonstrate how to add them to your blog. You’ll also learn how to configure Text Widgets, which are the most versatile aspect of your sidebar, and how to save a widget that you want to take down but save for later use.
Other WordPress Basics Videos:
- How To Edit Your Blog’s Categories and Tags
- How To Use The “Edit Posts” Screen Effectively
- Using The Discussion Settings Screen
- Using The General, Writing and Reading Settings Pages
- Setting Up A Static Homepage
- Adding Images To You Blog’s Posts and Pages
- Understanding and Installing Plugins
- How To Write Posts On Your WordPress Blog
- How To Install And Use Themes On Your WordPress Blog
- Installing WordPress on a BlueHost Domain

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