How to add a widget to the WordPress sidebar

Most themes have a sidebar where you can add widgets. A widget is a way to easily display pieces of information on every page, such as a search bar or a Facebook feed.

To add widgets to your site go to Appearance > Widgets. Here you will see a list of all possible locations that your current theme has to display widgets and a list of all available widgets to display.

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To add a widget drag it to the desired widget area or simply click on it.

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Once you have filled in any relevant fields click Save.

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