Widgets: where to get them?

August 26th, 2011

There are many providers offering different kinds of widgets on the Internet. We made an easy to use and comprehensive list of providers and sites where you can get widgets, to place on your website. Check them out and choose the ones you like the best.

Widget Galleries

Widget galleries offer a wide range of widgets of all kinds in just one place. You do not need to browse through the Internet to find different types of widgets for your site. In the widget galleries you can find countdown clocks and timers, games, PowerPoint presentations, and social, weather forecast, and toy widgets, etc.

Online Form Builders

Forms are very useful tools. You can add to your website your own contact forms, online surveys and invitations, so you can collect the data, the registration information, and the online payments that you need. Online forms are great in collect information over the Internet.

Music

Be careful with the music you put on your website. Many people find the automatic website music annoying, so your visitors (i.e., potential customers) might leave and never come back again. We do not recommend the indiscriminate use of background music on websites, unless with a clear purpose.

Chat & Instant Messaging

Adding a website chat widget will make your site come alive. It is an effective way to increase user-engagement and to expand your community. By putting a chat widget on your website, you will get real-time feedback from your visitors regarding your products, services, or content. It is useful especially for sites that offer services or sell products, since chat widgets help you communicate with your visitors in real-time and potentially increase sales.

What widget provider do you use? What is your favourite widget? Share your experience with us! Be sure to also read the step-by-step guide for working with the website builder.