Adding Widgets to BigCommerce
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Selecting Widgets:
- Select the Widgets icon from the left menu.
- Once you have chosen the widgets you want to add, add them to your store using BigCommerce’s widget editor or a third-party widget editor.
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Customizing Widgets:
- To actually create a widget, send an API request with information like the name, template, and schema.
- Add the installation code before closing the partial tag and press "Save & Apply". You have added your widget to a page.
- To add a floating widget, a popup or a Google feed widget: Follow specific instructions for each type of widget.
Creating Custom Widgets in BigCommerce
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Customization Settings:
- To make your widget compatible with Page Builder, include the schema property in the widget template request.
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Widget Creation:
- To create a custom widget: Send an API request with necessary information.
- Utilize tools like Widget Builder for creating unique storefront widgets.
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Widget Creation Platforms:
- With WordPress Widgets or online platforms like Widgetly and WidgetMe, creating custom widgets is user-friendly and efficient.
Setting Up Widgets and Limits
Setting Up Widgets
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Step-by-Step Guide:
- Login to your BigCommerce store.
- Launch Page Builder.
- Add HTML widget.
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Custom Panels:
- Custom Panels can be created in Bigcommerce to use personalized codes while customizing themes.
Limits and Considerations
- There can be a maximum of 150 widgets per page.
- Page Builder uses the Widgets API, which has a total limit of 100,000 widgets per store.
BigCommerce Usage Insights
- BigCommerce’s features and limitations are crucial for informed decisions.
- Platform considerations include brand limits, product display details, and category boundaries.
Other Considerations
- BigCommerce plan features depend on pricing tiers.
- Understanding annual sales limits and categorization requirements is essential for efficient use of the platform.
Wholesale Business Consideration
- BigCommerce’s Enterprise pricing plan offers robust B2B features, making it suitable for wholesale businesses, including large-scale operations.