Widgets

Widgets panel in Webmanager

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What are widgets?

Widgets are self-contained components that serve specific functions and can be used to construct website layouts. They are like building blocks that can be easily arranged and combined to create customized interfaces. Widgets can perform a wide range of tasks, such as displaying information, collecting user input, or interacting with external services. They are designed to be modular and reusable, making it easy to add or remove functionality as needed.

How to use widgets?

When you want to add a new widget to your page, open the Widgets panel located on the right side of the Webmanager, next to the Publish panel. From there, you can browse through the available widgets and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Once you have selected a widget, simply drag and drop it into the desired location within your page structure. It's important to consider the parent-child relationship between components, as this will affect how the widget interacts with other elements on the page.

After you have placed the widget, you can customize its settings and content. This may involve changing the widget's appearance, adding or removing functionality, or adjusting its layout.

Types of widgets

The type of widget depends on it’s purpose and the way it handles the data.

Layout widgets

Layout widgets are used to build the overall structure and design of a website. They provide pre-built containers and grids that can be easily customized and combined to create a unique layout. Additionally, layout widgets are responsive, meaning they can adapt to different screen sizes and device types, making them an essential tool for creating mobile-friendly websites.

Content widgets

Widgets of this type are used to display the static content (visual, text etc.) fetched from Maxxton Content Manager or added directly to the Webmanager by MCMS user.

Dynamic widgets

Dynamic widgets are used to display of the dynamic content (content that is generated or updated automatically, based on user input, or data from other sources (for example, Maxxton software modules Rate Manager, Reservation Manager etc).

Bookings module widgets

This group of widgets is used to create a booking flow for a website visitor. You can configure each booking step (booking details display, confirmation, payment, result) and their order.

My Environment Widgets

Functionalities of these widgets are specifically developed to manage My Environment interface — a part of a website accessible to logged-in visitors: property owners and travellers. Due to configurations of My Environment Widgets you provide users with access to details of particular bookings.