Right Sidebar
This layout pins the widget sidebar to the right of the content. Use it for articles, documentation, or any page where a secondary column of widgets – search, recent posts, categories – supports the main reading column.
The sidebar position here is forced by the page template, independent of the global Customizer layout setting – handy when a single page needs a different structure than the rest of the site.
A reading column that behaves
This is the layout most pages want. The measure stays comfortable for continuous text, and the widgets alongside it stay reachable without pulling the eye away from the paragraph in front of you.
Emphasis without shouting
A pull quote lifts one sentence out of the flow. Used once per page it works; used three times it stops meaning anything.
Good defaults beat good documentation, because most people never read the documentation.
Design notes
What the sidebar is for
- Search – the fastest route to a specific page on a content-heavy site.
- Recent posts – keeps the newest writing one click away from every page.
- Categories and tags – let a reader who liked one piece find its neighbours.
- A call to action – one, placed where it is seen without interrupting the text.
Comparing the layouts
| Layout | Sidebar | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Right sidebar | Right of the content | Posts and general pages |
| Left sidebar | Left of the content | Documentation and reference |
| Full page | None | Landing pages and galleries |
Sample content, included to show the layout in use. Replace it with your own text.