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Widgets 101

Totally New to Widgets?

Widgets are the web a la carte. These movable mini-applications are used by consumers to craft custom experiences on their desktops, start pages, social networks, blogs and more. Widgets can be almost anything, common examples include games, stock tickers, video and audio players, quizzes, slideshows, personal productivity tools, system utilities -- almost anything you can think of can be made into a widget.

An Example Widget: The NBA Player Card


Why do Widgets Matter?

Widgets are great if you're trying to expand the audience for your content or application. Why not create a dialogue with your most important customers? When they grab your widget and post it on their web page, start page, blog or social networking profile, they've decided that they want to interact with you on a daily basis. Take advantage of this new opportunity, strengthen your bond with existing customers, get new customers, and do something cool.

How can Clearspring Help?

Clearspring is an industrial strength platform for widget syndication, distribution, and tracking. Take a look at the Introduction to learn more, or just get started.