FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions about Widget Builder, features, pricing and support
Getting Started
What is Widget Builder?
Widget Builder is a no-code platform that lets you create custom widgets for your Staffbase intranet – without programming knowledge. With our visual editor and over 20 pre-built templates, you can create professional widgets in minutes.
How do I get started?
Sign up for free with the STARTER plan, choose a widget template, customize it to your needs, and publish the widget to your Staffbase intranet with one click. The entire process takes just minutes.
Do I need programming knowledge?
No! Widget Builder is specifically designed for non-developers. You can us predefined widgets without any code. If you want to adjust something our developers help you.
Features & Capabilities
Which widgets are available?
We offer over 20 pre-built widget templates, including:
- ✓ Poll widgets
- ✓ News feeds
- ✓ Event calendars
- ✓ Employee directories
- ✓ Room booking
- ✓ Birthday widgets
- ✓ And many more!
Which integrations are supported?
Widget Builder supports integrations with the most common systems: HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Personio), CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot), Microsoft Graph, Google Cloud, project management (Jira, Asana), your own production systems and many more via REST APIs.
Are the widgets multilingual?
Yes! Widgets support multiple languages. You can maintain content in different languages, and the widget automatically displays the appropriate language based on user settings.
Pricing & Plans
Is Widget Builder really free?
Yes! Our STARTER plan is free forever and includes up to 2 custom widgets and 2,000 active users. Perfect for trying out and for smaller teams.
Can I change my plan later?
Yes, you can switch between plans at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately, downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period.
Technical & Support
Is Widget Builder GDPR compliant?
Yes! All data is hosted in EU data centers, we are fully GDPR compliant and offer features such as audit logs, access controls, and data encryption. We also offer self-hosting on request.
What support do you offer?
STARTER: Community support via our forum. PRO: Priority email support. ENTERPRISE: Dedicated success manager.
What is the availability?
We guarantee 99.9% uptime (SLA for ENTERPRISE customers). Our infrastructure runs on redundant servers with automatic failover.