What Are Website Widgets?
Gym Website Widgets:
An application, or a component of a website, that enables a user to perform a function or access a service.
Simply stated, installing a widget adds functionality to an otherwise, ordinary website. Let’s assume Pete owns a gym. He’s purchased a simple, 5 page website that lists his contact info, about us page, and some more information about how his gym operates. Basically, his site is nothing more than a helpful tool for those seeking contact information or directions.
However, if he added a few widgets to his gym website he could collect leads, sell products and memberships, as well as display his gym’s calendar or a log in screen. Keep reading to learn more about widgets.
Where Do I Find A Widget For My Gym Website?
There are thousands of widgets available on the internet. Offered by third party vendors, they perform various tasks and come with a monthly price tag or rental fee for each widget installed. While a bit expensive, they work as expected and can help grow any business. But what if there was another way?
Some gym management software include these widgets as part of their package. These widgets are free to use and function exactly as the third party widgets. They are easy to install and can have you up and running in just a few minutes. Overall these widgets simply extend the functionality found inside the gym management software. Here are a few examples of the widgets available.
Class Calendar Widget
Installing the class calendar widget essentially opens a secure connection between Pete’s website and the management software. Pete’s website now has the same functionality as the calendar in the management software. Members can book appointments, schedule classes, and add themselves to a waitlist, all from Pete’s website.
Lead Gathering Widget
A new user in the area searched “gyms near me” and found Pete’s website. Since the lead gathering widget was installed, Pete’s visitor was able to leave their name, and contact information by submitting the form. The contact information submitted was sent directly to the gym management software, where it was stored in the Prospect section. Pete was then able to call, and sell them a membership.
Product Store Widget
Pete’s silk screens his own custom t-shirts, complete with his gym’s logo. He sells them inside his gym to members looking to represent the gym. Recently he found out there’s a bigger market for his shirts and would like to sell them online. Unfortunately, his website didn’t come with a shopping cart and he’s stuck.
A simple solution would be to install the product store widget in his website. Once installed, he simply creates the products inside of the management software, and the widget seamlessly displays the product, and provides a shopping cart for checkout. The sale is recorded in the management software and the money is deposited in his merchant account.
Membership Widget
Pete sells memberships at his gym. He would also like to capitalize on his website traffic and sell memberships there as well. After installing the membership widget, he can now sell any membership he’s created inside of his management software. Just like the product store, Pete can list his memberships for sale, and then collect payment at checkout. All proceeds are deposited in his merchant account, and the purchaser now exists in the management software.
Member Login Widget
Add a student or staff log-in link to your website so that your members can easily sign into their student portal area to update their payment information, buy memberships, reserve classes, or record their workout results or progressions.
