Everyone knows that becoming an authority online requires hard work, diligence, and a willingness to experiment. To become truly proficient at spreading the message your business markets, you need to work at it, but there is one quick tip to step-up your online game.
Web widgets are so popular because they are so useful. For every person who is online, there is a tool that can make their experience easier. What better way to build your presence as an authority within your niche than by offering a free tool that makes users happy? While they use your widget, they will think positively about your brand.
Some of the best free widgets are listed below as examples for your consideration. Developing a free, valuable add-on for your customers will make you a success.
- Though not easily re-produced, the Super Mario game is a popular widget with users. People enjoy being entertained, especially in the form of nostalgic games.
- Baby Ticker has maintained popularity because it has a niche market–pregnant women will continue to talk about their due dates for as long as people are born.
- For eco-friendly sites, developing something akin to Trip Footprint is a good idea, because it allows a user to quickly gauge the greenest method of transportation and what your footprint will be.
- The Facebook share button has become even more popular across the web and will likely continue to grow. It is great for blog-type sites because it encourages user-readers to share their experience with your product.
- RabbitRadio 0.6 is a great dashboard widget that is used for live streaming of NPR. Simply linking your niche-related audience to this resource is one way to add value to your own site while also backlinking to a bigger authority.
If you want to build your authority, you must be committed to success. Offering a widget will build authority while linking your brand to pleasant experiences for your audience.