Netvibes is providing an API (Application Programming Interface) for all the Developers who want to build their own widget. netvibes recently introduced the Universal Widget API that lets you write the widget once for netvibes and it will instantly be available on Google IG, OS X Dashboard, and other widget platforms. If you are a Developer and you want to build your own widget, you will find all the information here: http://dev.netvibes.com
There are 2 methods of quickly adding widgets:
Seek out widgets related to or on the subject of interest eg. Tennis.
Add Content > Tennis > click on green icon > browse over widgets and select a widget > Add to my page.
A list of categories appear on the right. Here, you can view and add popular widgets under Features Widgets: Business, Lifestyle, Sports to name a few.
Essential Widgets are useful for day to day management of your life. To illustrate, there is the Weather widget - prepare yourself for a rainy day. Hotmail widget - view all unread emails in your Inbox. Flickr photos widget - colour your page with personal photos and for your eyes only. Digg widget - social bookmarking and blogging of technology and science articles.
There are at least 40 Essential Widgets to add to your page and access at your convenience.
Add Content > Essential Widgets > webnote > Add to my page
Alternatively, see all results directly on Ecosystem – http://eco.netvibes.com
If your account is configured to France, US, China and Germany you can also add widgets and feeds from the ‘Suggest’ option at the top right of your webpage. Remaining countries will have this option in due course.
Simply select a subject of interest ie. Business, Women & Fashion, Politics etc.
This automatically creates a new Tab named either of the above.
Click on the tab and within it is content you can use as a guideline or add to you webpage.
You can find a lot of widgets for netvibes in our Ecosystem: http://eco.netvibes.com
Some websites which are developing widgets, sometimes add a link into their tools part or they adding a netvibes button on their page.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with a widget?
Netvibes cannot be held responsible for the content, functionality, availability or performance of this widget. If you have any concerns, please report them via the Feedback Form on your netvibes page http://www.netvibes.com/static.php?show=feedback
To utilise this widget, you need POP3 or IMAP configurations.
If your POP3 or IMAP requests a secure connection, contact your network administrator or check your mail provider FAQ as we can't do email support. Most services won't need it, some services like Gmail require them. The Port number will be automatically set with the standard values.
If you have a WebMail, you can enter the URL (add http:// ) and each time you'll click on our email, you'll be directed there. As in the Gmail and Yahoo widget, you can select the number (up to 20) mails titles you want to view.