The term widget refers to any tool or content that you add, arrange or remove from the sidebar(s) of your blog — these are the blocks that make up your sidebar.
Widget Video Tutorial
Adding widgets
Adding a widget is as simple as:
1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
2. Click on the desired Sidebar to expand (so you can add the widgets)
3. Drag and drop the widget from the Available Widgets into the desired Sidebar.
5. The widget will automatically open — just configure, click Save and then Close.
6. To open and close a widget click the small arrow on the right side of the widget.
Removing widget
Removing a widget is as simple as:
1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
2. Click on the small arrow on the right hand side of the widget you want to remove.
3. Click Delete.
This returns the widget to the Inactive Widget area.