1 Learn the concept
Widgets and blocks are special tools that allow you to add extra functionality to your WordPress site, such as search boxes, recent posts, contact forms, social links and menus. This lesson reveals four types of elements every site should consider and how to use them without cluttering the page.
2 See it in action
- Search: helps visitors find content.
- Contact: a simple form or contact details.
- Recent content: guides visitors to new posts.
- Social links: connect to your profiles.
Worked example
Setting up a footer
Block 1: business name, address and phone.
Block 2: links to Contact and Privacy.
Block 3: a short email signup form.
Check: remove anything that does not help a visitor take the next step.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A site adds a search box, a contact form and a short list of recent posts. Visitors can find information more easily and contact the business without leaving the page.
4 Apply it and download
- Choose four elements for your site.
- Add and test them.
- Remove anything unnecessary.
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