{"id":66806,"date":"2023-04-05T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T12:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=66806"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:07:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:07:04","slug":"sidebar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/sidebar\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Sidebar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sidebars are a common feature found on many websites that give space to display additional content and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-sidebars\">Understanding sidebars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sidebar is a vertical column that appears on the side of a webpage or blog that gives extra information to users. It typically appears on every page of the website in the form of a search bar, recent posts, popular posts, categories, tags, social media links, advertisements, or other widgets that <a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/improve-user-experience\/\">enhance the user experience<\/a> and make navigation options easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image blog-img-std\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-opt-id=1723895117  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png\" alt=\"themeisle blog sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-113262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1253\/h:792\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 1253w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:300\/h:190\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 300w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1024\/h:647\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 1024w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:768\/h:485\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 768w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:50\/h:32\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 50w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:380\/h:240\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 380w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:628\/h:397\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 628w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:949\/h:600\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 949w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:234\/h:148\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 234w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:309\/h:195\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 309w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:214\/h:135\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 214w, https:\/\/mllj2j8xvfl0.i.optimole.com\/cb:c5QE.37290\/w:1253\/h:792\/q:mauto\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/themeisle-blog-sidebar.png 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The content and layout of a sidebar can vary depending on the design and purpose of the website, but its main function is to complement the main content and give users easy access to information and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-use-and-benefits-of-sidebars\">Common use and benefits of sidebars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sidebars encourage people to explore the website more thoroughly by showing links to popular or similar material. People can click through and read additional articles, which results in higher page views and time spent on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Sidebars are a popular feature on websites and are commonly used for various purposes. Here are some of the most common uses of sidebars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Searches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call to action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Related content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertisements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Website owners can enhance the user experience and achieve their website\u2019s objectives by strategically using sidebars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:15px;border-color:#4267cf\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-left-and-right-sidebars\">Left and right sidebars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Left sidebars are often used for navigation purposes and can include categories, archives, social media links, and other supplementary content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right sidebars, on the other hand, are often used for promotional or advertising purposes. They display ads, call-to-action buttons, and links to sponsored content that generate revenue for the website. Right sidebars can also be used to display related content or social media links.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-importance-of-navigation-on-a-website\">Importance of navigation on a website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you are in a new city, eager to explore all the sights it has to offer. You\u2019re excited to visit the famous landmarks, try the local cuisine, and meet new people, but you have no map, no directions, and no idea where to start. Your enthusiasm wanes, and you begin to feel overwhelmed, wondering if the trip was a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scenario is similar to what users experience when they land on a website with poor navigation. Just like a map, navigation on a website is crucial for providing direction to users. Good website navigation allows users to easily find the information they need, explore the site\u2019s offerings, and take desired actions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modifying-the-content-in-a-sidebar\">Modifying the content in a sidebar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 The exact way you can modify what shows up in your website&#8217;s sidebar will depend on the CMS you are using. But in general these are the steps you should follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Access the website\u2019s content management system (CMS) or website builder by logging in to a dashboard or backend interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Navigate to the section of the CMS or website builder that controls the sidebar content. The website\u2019s design may be labeled as a <strong>sidebar<\/strong>, <strong>widgets<\/strong>, or something similar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Use the CMS or website builder tools to add, delete, or rearrange widgets that can be added to the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Preview the changes to ensure that they appear as intended in the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: Save or publish the changes to make them live on the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modifying the content in a sidebar can be a straightforward process, depending on the complexity of the website\u2019s design and the CMS or website builder being used.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-dotted\" style=\"margin:40px 0;border-width:1px;border-color:#999999\"><a href=\"#\" style=\"color:#999999\">Go to top<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optimize-your-sidebar-today\">Optimize your sidebar today \ud83c\udfaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sidebar may seem like a small part of a website, but it can have a big impact on user experience and engagement. 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