I have received an email asking which sites I use for creating Widgets. I am
sure there are others, but a man only has so many hours in the day 
Know
whatta mean?
There is also a distinction between web page Widgets and Desktop widgets. This post is focusing on web page Widgets and the links used most often for Widget creation.
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Here are a few I have used and hope you’ll comment with others.
Creating Widgets
Creating Mobile Widgets?
Try Widsets.com If interested, you will find a YouTube video demo from Widsets explaining how it all works.
After you have created your Widget and are ready to share with the world, you can submit your Widget to the sites listed above, as well as popular Widget sites like Widgipedia. I love this site and it is a popular source for getting the word out.
Submit Widget to Widgipedia.com
Here’s another submission location from sixapart.com (TypePad)
If you are intimidated by new technology and simply want to see how easy it is to create a Widget, this site offers a simple solution. WARNING: Once you see how easy it really is, you may become addicted.
If you must know about Dashboard Widgets right now, here are some
Dashboard Developer Resources:
iSlayer.net
Lensco Widgets
Liepins.org
Lost Boy Studios
Mesa Dynamics
Monkey Business Labs
Vanilla Soap Widgets
Tossen•Widgets
Jon Brown Design
The Dashboard
Different browsers require different platforms in order to make your Widget
work. Keep in mind, Internet Explorer is still largely the widest used browser.
However, and personally, I prefer Firefox which operates similarly to IE, and most Widgets will work perfectly in both browsers. Opera, a relatively new browser may have
some restrictions. Opera user feedback is welcome.
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Browser Downloads
Creating Widgets is fun and easy! Widgets definitely make life easier when creating a new website or blog. Web 2.0 allows any idiot (including me) to create a professional looking site with all the bells and whistles of the big boys!
Lastly, a future post will include info related to desktop Widgets. Though this CNET video came out last year, it clearly demonstrates how easy it is to create you own personalized desktop widgets with Web Clip . More to come on how to make a blog Widget…
If you have favorite sites where you like to create Widgets, please let us
know!
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