Ninja Notes

Steps to Creating a Widget in WordPress:

(Tested on Genesis Child Theme News)

1. Register a Component (Within functions.php)

   1. Copy the existing widget area in the code
   2. Paste the existing widget area code in the location you'd like the new widget to appear. Rename the widget in the code.
   3. Click Update to save the code changes.

2. Place the Component (Within home.php; though it may be default.php, or page.php depending on the theme)

   1. Copy the existing widget area in the code
   2. Paste the existing widget area code in the location you'd like the new widget to appear. Rename the widget in the code.
   3. Click Update to save the code changes.

3. Create the Item's Stylesheet

   1. Copy the existing widget area in the code styles
   2. Paste the existing widget area code in the location you'd like the new widget to appear. Rename the widget in the code.
   3. Change the style if necessary
   4. Click Update to save the code changes.