Widgets Development
Web widgets are essentially small applications or electronic tools built using standard web code that sometimes lead to other content or are used to drive traffic to a specific web site. They are typically built in HTML, JavaScript and sometime even Flash. They are also often developed in custom frameworsk such as the facebook framework. They are usually made to be embedded in social networks, blogs and other web pages. Most Web widgets are available at no cost to be used and are made to garner brand visibility. This is done through embedded links, logos or advertising that promote the brand. Web widgets can even be used to generate revenue if they get enough exposure and use.
Benefits
Web widgets are typically distributed virally when there is a compelling reason for Web users to copy and paste the code on their own web site or blog. They also often appear on pages owned by their authors. Another way to get a Web widget noticed and distributed around the web is to offer the widget through a widget distribution site.
Yahoo Widgets
The Yahoo Widget platform is a free platform for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. The platform runs small applications called “widgets.” These widgets consist of a number of different functions. There are some default widgets that are available with the Yahoo Widget Platform to get individuals started. Some of these widgets you may be able to use for your particular business or personal needs. Unfortunately, though, they will not meet all of your needs.
As for the widgets that are already included, you have an analog clock, digital clock, calendar, a picture frame, a contacts list, a mail checker, a notepad, Yahoo maps, the weather, a stock ticker, and Yahoo search. There are other default widgets also coming available on a regular basis.
After reading that list, you have probably realized that there are a lot of things there that you need, that have been left out. For instance, you may need the news feed for the day. Or maybe you will need to know how the currency exchange market is doing. You can even have games added to do something about the monotony of your day. Many individuals enjoy being able to take a break now and then. There are just so many things that you will need, which is why you can turn to professional Yahoo widget development.
Branding
If controlling the appearance of your site is important, then why would you give up that power when it comes to the world of social networks?! While white and blue may look cute for Facebook, those colors may not compliment your site or appeal to your users.
Creating your own forum/social network would allow you to take charge of your business's social appearance, without sending users to a domain whose colors may clash with your own brand.
Google is launching its own social network in order to ensure that it retains some access into the daily lives of its users. While the upcoming failure/success of the social network has yet to be determined, the fact that a multibillion dollar company thinks social networking is important should justify why you need one as well.
Bottomline
Basically, you talk to the developer about how they can meet your specific specifications. If you need a different type of stock ticker, then you can arrange to have that done. If you want to have your photos displayed in a different way, you can arrange for that as well. There is not really much that you can’t do when it comes to Yahoo widget development. All you have to do is ask.
