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🛍️ NodeJS E-commerce Platform
https://evershop.io/
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Widget feature #581

Closed treoden closed 2 months ago

treoden commented 4 months ago

Discussed in https://github.com/evershopcommerce/evershop/discussions/579

Originally posted by **treoden** July 8, 2024 # What is a Widget? A widget is a small, reusable block of content that you can place in various areas of your shop. Think of widgets as the building blocks of your website, allowing you to add functionality and content without needing to write code from scratch each time. # How Do Widgets Work? Widgets are designed to be easy to use and highly customizable. Here's a brief overview of how they work: **Drag and Drop Interface**: Admin users can easily add widgets to their web pages using a simple drag and drop interface. This makes it straightforward to arrange and organize content without needing to delve into the code. **Predefined Templates**: Widgets come with predefined templates that you can choose from. These templates ensure that your widgets are consistent in design and functionality, maintaining a cohesive look across your shop. **Customizable Settings**: Each widget has its own set of customizable settings. These settings allow you to tailor the widget to fit your specific needs. For example, you might adjust the text, images, links, or other content within the widget. **Dynamic Content**: Widgets can display dynamic content that updates automatically. This is particularly useful for features like recent news, popular products, or real-time data displays. # Benefits of Using Widgets Ease of Use: Widgets make it easy for non-technical users to manage content. The drag and drop interface means that anyone can update the site without needing to understand the underlying code. **Flexibility**: With a variety of widgets available, you can add a wide range of functionalities to your shop, from simple text boxes to complex data visualizations. **Efficiency**: Widgets streamline the process of adding new content and features, saving you time and effort in web development. # Examples of Common Widgets **Text Widget**: A simple widget that allows you to add text content anywhere on your site. **Image Widget**: Display images/banners in various sections of your shop. **Featured products** Widget: Automatically show the featured products.
treoden commented 2 months ago

Completed. Available from v1.2.0