Have you ever needed to take a break from your WooCommerce store for a vacation or a personal emergency? It’s important to let your customers know that you won’t be able to fulfill orders during that time. Fortunately, you can easily put your WooCommerce store on vacation mode by following these simple steps.
Step 1: Install the WooCommerce plugin
Before we dive into the steps of putting your store on vacation mode, ensure that you have installed the WooCommerce plugin. If it’s not installed, go to the WordPress dashboard and click on “Plugins” on the left-hand menu.
From there, click on “Add New” and search for “WooCommerce”. Once found, click “Install Now” and activate it.
Step 2: Enable vacation mode
After successfully installing the WooCommerce plugin, go to the WordPress dashboard and click on “WooCommerce” on the left-hand menu. From there, select “Settings”. You will then land on the General Settings page where you will find an option called “Vacation Mode”.
Substep 1:
Click on Vacation Mode and enable it by ticking the checkbox beside it.
Substep 2:
Set a start date for your vacation period.
Substep 3:
Set an end date for your vacation period.
Substep 4:
Customize a message that will be displayed when someone tries to make an order during your absence. Use this opportunity to inform customers when they can expect order fulfillment to resume.
Step 3: Save Changes
After making all necessary changes in Step 2, scroll down and click on “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page. This ensures that all changes made are saved and updated in real-time.
- Tip: To make sure that your customers are aware of your vacation mode, you can add a notice at the top of your website’s homepage. This will help to avoid any confusion or frustration when customers try to place an order.
- Note: If you need to make any changes after activating vacation mode, simply follow the same steps and make necessary adjustments.
Closing thoughts
Putting your WooCommerce store on vacation mode is a great way to communicate with your customers and let them know that you won’t be available for a period. It also helps avoid any negative feedback or complaints from customers who might have expected orders in a timely manner. By following these simple steps, you can easily put your store on vacation mode and keep your customers informed while you’re away.