WordPress Live Course – Day 5

In Day 5 of our WordPress Live Course, we focused on one of the most important customization features in WordPress – Widgets.
This session helped learners understand how widgets improve website functionality, layout, and user experience.

📌 What We Learned Today

• What widgets are in WordPress
• Where widgets are used (Sidebar, Footer, etc.)
• How to access widgets from the WordPress dashboard
• How to add, remove, and manage widgets
• How to customize sidebar layout

🧩 What Are WordPress Widgets?

Widgets are small content blocks that perform specific functions on your website.
They allow you to add features like recent posts, search bars, categories, custom text, and more without writing any code.

⚙️ How to Use Widgets in WordPress

• Go to Dashboard → Appearance → Widgets
• Select the widget area (Left Sidebar, Right Sidebar, Footer)
• Click on Add Block (+)
• Choose a widget such as Heading, Paragraph, Recent Posts, or Search
• Customize the content and publish the changes

🌟 Benefits of Using Widgets

• Improves website navigation
• Makes content easily accessible
• Enhances user experience
• No coding knowledge required
• Quick and flexible customization

🔑 Key Features Covered in This Session

• Adding widgets to left and right sidebars
• Using Heading and Paragraph widgets
• Managing sidebar visibility for posts and pages
• Live preview using WordPress Customizer
• Publishing and testing widget changes

📂 Learning Resources

For better understanding, we shared:

• Detailed documentation (DOC)
• Presentation slides (PDF)

Students are encouraged to read the shared materials and practice widget customization on their own WordPress websites.

This session builds a strong foundation for website layout customization and prepares learners for advanced WordPress design topics.

🚀 See you in the next live session!