WordPress how to include a Google gauge

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

You will need to create a new page template in WordPress.

Google Gauge, uses a JavaScript library. It needs to be included in your theme in the header. Subsequently you need to insert a block of JavaScript in order to make it work.

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Is there a possibility of doing this, without creating a page template ? This is because I actually do not have FTP access nor the knowledge on creating a page template for WordPress.

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Actually you could do one thing though.  That is to use the template editor provided in WordPress Admin Panel.

Login to the WordPress admin panel

• Select "Themes". 
• There is an option called "Editor".
• Open it up and look for a page called header.php.
• Edit it and insert the JavaScript Library links given by Google.

Then save the page. Now you can verify if the changes are there by right clicking a post and viewing the source. If you can see the inserted JavaScript library then the you are ok for the next step.

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Thank you TekGirl.  But I can't seem to find the Menu option you are referring to.

Is this hidden somewhere? I am logged on as an Admin!

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Thank you Dimaz,

I re-logged in as a Network admin and yes I can see the menu option!  Now  I want the Gauge to be visible on my Sidebar.

What should I do? Do I need to edit a page template ? (I do not want to do more editing !)

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Now that you have the base libraries inserted in the header, you can use a "Text Widget" and drag the Widget to your sidebar.

The Text Widget allows you to insert HTML and script code that will be put as is on to the page template HTML without converting it into HTML entities.

You can insert the Google Gauge script generator code here.

WordPress how to include a Google gauge

Thank you TekGirl and Dimaz!

I followed your instructions and now I can see the Gauge in my Sidebar!

Thank you to both of you!