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Add an Economic Calendar Widget to Google Sites
Use Insert, Embed and paste the direct widget address. The widget is free with attribution, needs no API key and updates itself from official-source data.
What you need
- A Google Sites site you can edit
- The widget address from this page
Add the widget to Google Sites
- Copy the widget addressPick a widget and a theme below, then copy the direct widget address.
- Open the Embed toolIn the editor choose Insert, then Embed, and stay on the By URL tab.
- Paste the addressPaste the address, choose Whole page, and click Insert.
- Resize and publishDrag the frame to the widget height, then click Publish. Google Sites frames do not resize themselves.
Tips for Google Sites
- The Embed code tab also accepts the snippet. The By URL method is simpler and gives the same widget.
If something looks wrong
| What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
| The widget area is blank | Check that the page is served over HTTPS and that the script tag was pasted in full. Some editors only run scripts on the published page, so check the live page rather than the editor preview. |
| The bottom of the widget is cut off | Increase the height of the embed element. The widget needs its own height plus about 40 pixels for the attribution link beneath it. |
| The colours clash with the site | Set data-fxmd-theme to light, dark or transparent to match the page background. |
Questions
Is the widget free on this platform?
Yes. Standard widgets on public pages are free while the FXMacroData attribution link stays visible. Customer-facing or subscriber-only products use the Commercial Redistribution add-on.
Do I need an API key or an account?
No. The snippet is everything the widget needs. An optional free publisher ID adds a stats page with views and clicks for your site.
How often does the data update?
The widget loads current data each time the page is opened, and the release ticker refreshes itself every two minutes. You never need to republish the page.
Can I change the currencies, language or time zone?
Yes. Each option is an attribute on the widget element. The options reference on the install guide lists every attribute and its values.