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Hello all!

it has been some time since my last post as I have been creating and managing my own empire in the world of Russ.

Actually, I have been busy managing other blogs as after the success of this one, I was approached to write and edit for several other blogs which I have sealed my lips to mention. Suffice it to say I help develop and make successful some of the top blogs on the Internet, only to stuff the wallets of my superiors. OOOO how I hate the word "superiors"!

Don’t get me wrong, I loved….no…liked my bosses a bunch and appreciate the opportunity they gave me, but it’s just not the same as running your own blog(s) and having the freedom to say exactly what I want to say, when I want to say it. Therefore, after a long hiatus, I am back to give you more of what you want in the widget world.

It appears Microsoft still hasn’t learned that a widget is a widget and not a gadget. I guess some habits are hard to break, but I will not buck the system and the choice of the people and continue to call these little suckers widgets, though I may not capitalize the word as if it were a person any longer. That’s right! I have accepted the fact that my friend the Widget, (oops, I capitalized him/her again) is not a person but only much more reliable and fun to hang around.

Enough of the hoopla!

That’s all for now, as I only wanted you to know I am back with plans to post as often as necessary to keep you informed of how widgets can change your life. OK….maybe a stretch, but widgets certainly make your online web design life easier and I look forward to getting this puppy rolling again.

In the mean time, feel free to peruse the site and widget your little heart out.

Don’t forget to sign up for the latest RSS feeds so you’ll know whenever I add new content.

Off I go to find a dating widget so I don’t have to spend the holidays alone.

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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

Create Yahoo Widgets

Create Spring Widgets

Create A Digg Widget

Create Opera Widgets

Create Snipperoo Widget

Create Widgetbox Widget

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)

Submit TypePad Widget

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

Download Firefox Browser

Download Internet Explorer

Download Opera Browser

Download Safari Browser

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!

Tags: game widget, webpagewidget

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