Widgets allow you to add dynamic content to your website’s Blog sidebars, or other widget-ready areas. In the Guto theme, you can easily manage widgets from the WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Widgets section.

How to Add, Edit, or Remove Widgets

1. Navigate to Widgets Section:
   • Go to Dashboard → Appearance → Widgets.
   • You’ll see a list of Available Widgets on the left and Sidebar Areas on the right.
2. Adding a Widget:
   • Drag a widget from the Available Widgets section to a Sidebar or Widget Area on the right.
   • Alternatively, click on the widget, select a widget area, and click “Add Widget”.
3. Configuring the Widget:
   • Once added, click the dropdown arrow on the widget to customize its settings.
   • Adjust the title, content, and display settings as needed.
   • Click “Save” to apply the changes.
4. Removing a Widget:
   • Click the dropdown arrow on the widget in the sidebar.
   • Click “Delete” to remove it.

Understanding Widget Areas (Sidebars) in Guto Theme

Guto theme includes different widget areas where you can place widgets:

• Blog Sidebar – Appears on the blog pages, useful for adding categories, recent posts, or a search bar.
• Shop Sidebar (For WooCommerce sites) – Used for product filters, categories, cart widgets, and more.

Common Widgets You Can Use

• Search – Adds a search bar for site visitors.
• Categories – Displays a list of blog categories.
• Recent Posts – Shows the latest blog posts.
• Tag Cloud – Displays frequently used tags.
• Cart (WooCommerce) – Shows the shopping cart contents.
• Calendar – Displays a calendar with published posts.

Final Notes

Widgets help improve user engagement and functionality by displaying dynamic content in different sections of your site.