How To Call a Widget On a Custom Page

Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/12000051582

This article explains how to display a widget on a custom static page using a widget shortcode.


Widgets are reusable blocks of code that can display content, features, forms, menus, search tools, member data, and other website elements. A widget can be added to a custom page by copying and pasting its shortcode into the page content area.

Widget Shortcode Format

Widget shortcodes use the following format:

[widget=Widget Name Here]

Example:

[widget=Bootstrap Theme - Module - Newsletter Sign Up Form]


Important: The widget name in the shortcode must match the widget name exactly.

How to Copy a Widget Shortcode

The widget shortcode can be copied from the Widget Manager.

  1. Go to Toolbox >> Widget Manager.
  2. Find the widget that should be added to the custom page.
  3. Click the Actions dropdown for the widget.
  4. Select Copy Shortcode.


The widget shortcode will be copied and can now be added to a custom page.

Alternative: Copy the Shortcode From Inside the Widget

The shortcode can also be copied from inside the widget details.

  1. Go to Toolbox >> Widget Manager.
  2. Open the widget that should be added to the custom page.
  3. Find the widget shortcode near the bottom of the widget details.
  4. Copy the shortcode.


How to Add the Widget to a Custom Page

After copying the widget shortcode, add it to a custom static page.

  1. Go to Content >> Web Page Builder.
  2. Create a new web page or edit an existing custom page.
  3. Paste the widget shortcode into the page content area where the widget should display.
  4. Click Save Web Page.



The widget will display on the custom page where the shortcode was added.

Where Widgets Can Be Added

Widget shortcodes can be added to custom static pages and other content areas that support shortcodes.

Common examples include:

  • Static web pages
  • Custom landing pages
  • Custom homepage sections
  • Custom widgets
  • Content areas inside the Web Page Builder

Important Notes

  • The widget name must match exactly inside the shortcode.
  • If the widget name is changed, the shortcode may also need to be updated.
  • Some widgets are designed for specific page types and may not display correctly on every custom page.
  • Custom widgets can also be called using the same shortcode format.
  • After saving the page, view the page on the front end to confirm the widget displays correctly.