Widgetbox is a directory and syndication platform
for web widgets for blogs and other web pages.
The widgets work with TypePad, WordPress, Blogger,
MySpace as well as most other blogs, sidebars or websites.
No plug-ins are needed, and they're free!
What is a Widget?
A web widget is a small piece of content (like a game or an ad) that can be placed on a blog or web page. It's not a desktop widget, such as the ones provided by Apple and Yahoo.
Copy and Paste
Yes, the copy and paste era of web publishing as well and truly arrived.
No longer do you have to understand html or PHP, if you can "copy and paste" code, then you can add VOLUMES of information to your website or blog in just seconds.
Google Maps, games, Youtube video lists, news feeds, clocks, weather reports, calendars, just about anything can be "widgetized" these days.
Examples
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A calendar or a clock can be put in any website in minutes.
Add a Youtube video widget or a contact form for your site.
So Easy!
The above examples were just copied and pasted into this page in a matter of minutes. They can be just for fun, or informative and functional.
For example, if you have a website written in English, add this widget to enable visitors to translate it into 8 other languages.
Once a widget is on your blog or website, you can reconfigure it to your heart's content without going near HTML. Developers can fix bugs and upgrade your widget's functionality without you having to re-install the HTML code. There are literally HUNDREDS of widgets to find a Widgetbox.
Have a look at some of these categories and see what you could incorporate into your website in a matter of minutes!
Blogosphere Keep your audience informed of the blogosphere.
Communication Calendars, chat, text messaging, forms, polls, forums.
Fun & Games Games and other fun stuff for your website or blog.
Interests Your favorite sports, hobbies, or interests.
Information Maps and Traffic, News, Reference, Search, Weather and Time.
Media Photo and video sharing, web cams, etc.
Money Makers Make money with your website or blog.
Other Various things that don't fall into the categories above.
