The Widget Manager allows you to easily build and manage content for pages that are not tied to specific products—such as About Us pages, landing pages, or promotional content.
What is a Widget?
A widget is a flexible block of content. It can be:
Text
An image
A video
A product link
A contact form
Or one of many other available widget types
By combining different widgets, you can create rich, engaging content for your pages.
What is a Widget Container?
A Widget Container is used to structure your page layout. Think of it as a section or “row” that can hold multiple widgets in any combination or order.
When you build a page:
Each Widget Container appears as a row on the page.
You can stack multiple containers, one above the other, to create the full page design.
Scheduling Widget Containers
You also have the option to schedule a Widget Container, so it will only be visible between specific start and end dates. This is ideal for time‑sensitive campaigns, seasonal promotions, or temporary content.
Creating Non‑Product Page Content with the Widget Manager
1. Log in as Website Admin
2. Select Settings and Edit Site Content from the menu bar
3. To add a new Content Widget, navigate to the page you wish to add content to e.g. Home Page, About Us, Opening Hours etc, select Add New Content
4. Select your preferred Widget Layout from the Standard Tab - you can select from the following content blocks:
- One Content Block
- Two Content Blocks
- Three Content Blocks
- Four Content Blocks
- Advanced Layouts and Content Blocks
5. To add a Graphic to the Home Page, choose a One Content Block
6. Once a preferred layout is chosen, a Widget Manager will appear to help you develop and manage your content.
7. Select Graphic as the Widget Type from the drop down options:
- Featured Product
- Text Block
- Graphic
- Video
- Text Button List
- Image Button List
- Contact Form
- Nosto Recommendation ( Nosto is a 3rd party integration)
- Countdown
*items in red can only be set up with a single widget layout
8. Once Graphic is selected additional fields will appear
- Upload*: to select the image file you wish to upload
- Link through url: if you want to link the image to a webpage insert the url here. Please note if you are linking to an internal page you should use a relative link
- Image Title*: add your alt text
- Section Heading: if you would like a heading to appear above your graphic
- Caption: if you would like to include a caption *denotes compulsory fields
9. Complete the following Widget Container Options
- Container Title: If you want to add a Container Title explaining what this content is about insert it here
- Title url: if you want to link the Container Title to a webpage insert the url here. Please note if you are linking to an internal page you should use a relative link
- Is Active*: If you want the container to appear live on the site ensure it is set to Active *denotes compulsory fields
- You have the option to add Active From and Active Until dates (choose relevant dates and times from the calendar provided). Your Container will appear active from the Active From date/time and will no longer appear from the Active Until date/time. Note that the Is Active button must still be activated
10. To view the changes before they go live, select Preview
11. Save your changes and they will appear live on your site (or will be scheduled to appear if you are using the Active From and Active Until scheduling function)
12. Continue to Create your Home Page by Adding New Content under the Home Page Banner
13. To add four Featured Products to the Home Page, Choose Four Content Block
14. Select Featured Product as the Widget Type
15. Once Featured Product is chosen additional fields will appear
- Product Code*: (code unique to the product and available on the Product Details page)*denotes compulsory fields
- Section Title: if you would like a heading to appear above your product
16. Repeat the process for all four widgets
17. Complete the following Widget Container Options
- Container Title: If you want to add a Container Title explaining what this content is about insert it here
- Title url: if you want to link the Container Title to a web page insert the url here. Please note if you are linking to an internal page you should use a relative link
- Is Active*: If you want the Container to appear live on the site ensure it is set to Active *denotes compulsory fields
- You have the option to add Active From and Active Until dates (choose relevant dates and times from the calendar provided). Your Container will appear active from the Active From date/time and will no longer appear from the Active Until date/time. Note that the Is Active button must still be activated
18. To view the changes before they go live, select Preview
19. Save your changes and they will appear live on your site
20. Continue to Create your Home Page by Adding New Content between the Home Page Banner and the Featured Products
21. To add three Promotional graphics to the Home Page, choose Three Content Block
22. Select Graphic as the Widget Type
23. Once Graphic is selected additional fields will appear
- Upload*: to select the image file you wish to upload
- Link through url: insert the url of the relevant web page here. Please note if you are linking to an internal page you should use a relative link
- Image Title*: add your alt text
- Section Heading: if you would like a heading to appear above your graphic
- Caption: if you would like to include a caption *denotes compulsory fields
24. Repeat the process for all three widgets
25. Complete the following Widget Container Options
- Container Title: If you want to add a Container Title explaining what this content is about insert it here
- Title url: if you want to link the Container Title to a webpage insert the url here. Please note if you are linking to an internal page you should use a relative link
- Is Active*: If you want the page to appear live on the site ensure it is set to Active *denotes compulsory fields
- You have the option to add Active From and Active Until dates (choose relevant dates and times from the calendar provided). Your Container will appear active from the Active From date/time and will no longer appear from the Active Until date/time. Note that the Is Active button must still be activated
26. To view the changes before they go live, select Preview
27. Save your changes and they will appear live on your site
28. To return to the live website, Select Settings – Stop Editing Content
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