Widget

Explaining embeddable widgets to not so tech users

Explaining embeddable widgets to not so tech users
  1. What does it mean to embed a widget?
  2. What is the difference between a widget and an API?
  3. How do I make an embeddable widget?

What does it mean to embed a widget?

Updated over a week ago. The embed widget is a tool that allows you to bring third party content into your workspace so that you can easily share and interact with external materials. To embed something into the widget, you will need the URL or an Iframe code that points to the external site/app.

What is the difference between a widget and an API?

In short, Widgets are a quick, non-technical solution, whereas the API is a more involved process that requires advanced technical knowledge.

How do I make an embeddable widget?

To set a widget as embeddable, go into the widget settings and check the "Make Embeddable" box. All visitors of you site will be able to see the <embed> link when hovering over the widget. Clicking the <embed> link with generate the iFrame code to embed the widget into a site. Copy the iFrame code.

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