You need a set of functions to :
- process datas
- sanitize options
- allow datas to be updated
- output the form
I like to proceed this way. I set also a function to grab datas so I can call them the simpliest way :
add_action('wp_dashboard_setup', 'wpse_106458_add_widget');
function wpse_106458_add_widget() {
$title = my_function_get_options();
$title = $title['title'];
wp_add_dashboard_widget('widget_id', $title, 'callback_output', 'widget_control' );
}
Hope it helps.
EDIT: I wrap it with this :
if ( is_admin() || ( !defined( 'DOING_AJAX' ) || !DOING_AJAX ) ) {/* code goes here */}
This allows to apply code only where it’s necessary.
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