How to Post to a Twitter Widget

Twitter widgets are small applications that display your latest tweets within a webpage. Most widgets can be seamlessly integrated within a sidebar or panel. Twitter offers a few widgets on its official site. Many blogging services offer optional Twitter widgets, as well. Whatever your widget of choice, posting to a Twitter widget doesn't require any special steps. The widget will connect to your Twitter account without any additional input beyond the initial configuration. Every time your website is refreshed, the widget will be automatically updated with new tweets.

Instructions

1. Install the widget on your website or blog. The steps for this will vary depending on the widget and type of website you are using. If you get stuck, consult the release notes for the widget. Regardless of what type of widget you are using, you will need to enter your Twitter username and password into the widget settings. Load your website within your browser to see how the widget looks on your page. Adjust the positioning as needed.

2. Log in to your Twitter account, or open up your desktop Twitter client. Send a tweet normally.

3. Refresh your website. Your most recent tweets will appear posted within the widget frame.

Resources

• Twitter: Widgets