It ‘s good for you to realize the differences between widget and widget areas. So we recommend the followings to help you understand about that.

Widget – A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a unique function. UDesign includes several UDesign custom widgets . In addition, there are several default widgets that WordPress includes such as Recent Posts or Recent Comments. Widgets will always go inside a widget area.

Widget Areas – A Widget Area is a container that holds widgets. Widgets must go inside a widget area to be able to display on the site. UDesign includes 3 pre-built widget areas ( Blog Sidebar, Post Sidebar, Shop Sidebar ) and also allows you to create custom Widget Areas. It’s a great way to customize your site.