How do I make a widget that I can place in the content area of the site (the center column)? Your instructions say,

"Style & edit CENTER COLUMN: Put the code into ANY of the text areas EXCEPT the first one, named "Center column style". "

Problem is, there IS NO other area. So where does it go?

you have to put the code in index.php due to the wordpress restrictions. (search the forums if you want more about that)

Hmm... Realized after the fact that what I need is two widgets called to the content area of the home page only... Is that possible? Can you call a widget with shortcode?

Check out 'widget logic' or 'dynamic widget' plugins

Unfortunately they just control which widgets show up when-they still have to be in sidebars.

Other options?

You can put a widget area in the center area using the 'New Widget Area' code. You can then control when the widgets in this area show up using 'Widget logic'

There may even be plugins that allow you to display the widget on a particular page. You should play with some pluging and see which works best for you.

Originally Posted by tbaxter

Can you call a widget with shortcode?

There is at least one plugin that does that.