Google released Web Elements at the Google I/O 2009 conference held at the end of May. Its purpose is very simple, which is to allow you to embed all Google products into your own website through iframe tags, just like YouTube. Embed it into a web page and play it directly. Since the release of Web Elements, users only need a very simple operation and can add Custom Search to their website in just 60 seconds. The following uses WordPress as an example to introduce the specific process.
1. Open theCustom Search Element page and copy the code snippet;
The picture shows: the code snippet in the Custom Search page (click the image to enlarge)
2. Enter the WordPress control panel, find Appearance -> Gadgets, and add a text gadget;
Pictured: Add text widget
3. Edit this text widget, paste the code you just copied into it, and click Finish and save changes.
The picture shows: Paste the Custom Search code
OK, and you have successfully added a Google Custom Search to your WordPress. The following is the rendering:
Pictured: Custom Search rendering
During the above process, there is no need to register, fill out forms, or require complicated settings. In just two simple steps and a few clicks of the mouse, a Custom Search search box is ready. Very simple, right? This is the beauty of Web Elements .