Downloading Additional Web Parts

It is highly recommended to visit the Microsoft SharePoint website to view the list of some of the available Web Parts not included by default in SharePoint. The URL for this is as follows:

http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/downloads/components/default.asp

In general, if someone has ever said, “I wish SharePoint could do this…,” then it is likely that someone else has created a Web Part to accomplish that task.

Working with Third-Party Web Part Vendors

Many Web Parts available from the Microsoft site and from other SharePoint sites are free, whereas others charge licensing and/or purchasing costs for their use. In fact, there is a burgeoning industry in the field of Web Part creation for SharePoint. Some companies ...

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