How do I add a widget to my sidebar?
What is a widget?
A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can drag and drop these widgets in sidebars, footers, and headers. You have many options for widgets. Such as Text, Images, Product Categories, and much more to choose from. Below you will find instructions on how to add a widget.

1. Go to Appearance => Widgets

2. From here drag and drop any widget that you would like to use in your sidebar, footer, or header. In this example, we are using the text widget.

3. You can give your widget a title name and then add text or select your options. Once done click the save button.

Here is an example of where this widget would appear.